Preseason Previews Return in 2026
After a sucessful run in 2025, BlaxFive.NET is, once again, creating preview articles for each of the teams in Section V. Utilizing extensive databases of statistics and records, along with our proprietary information query program "HAL" and display software "the Oracle," we are employing external AI programs to format the information for presentation. Head coaches have been given the opportunity to review the drafts and add quotes and comments. 
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The articles will be released several times each week leading up to the start of the games in mid-March. They will remain on the front page for approximately one week before being moved to the “News Page” and subsequently archived. Additionally, they will be accessible through a list of “published stories” and from the team pages.
We anticipate an exciting year for Section V lacrosse, beginning with these preview articles and culminating in the New York State Lacrosse Championships, which Section V will be hosting at Hobart on June 14th.
You can see the list of published stories here.
A strong group of returning players brings postseason recognition back into the lineup. Grady Goodberlet returns after a standout season in which he recorded 92 goals and 47 assists, earning Monroe County Division 3 Player of the Year honors, Section 5 Class C MVP, First Team All-Section, All-Tournament Team, and All-League First Team Attack recognition. Marco Vengoechea also returns after producing 46 goals and 35 assists and earning All-Tournament Team and All-League Second Team Midfield honors, along with announcing his college plans with Cortland. In goal, Jason Bennett returns after recording 190 saves with a 60.1 percent save rate and earning All-Tournament Team and All-League Honorable Mention honors. Additional returning All-League players include Jackson Coon, Braden Fugate, Lucas Gould, and Sam Jokl, giving HFL experienced contributors across multiple positions.
production. HFL recorded 15 wins by five or more goals and played one game decided within five goals, reflecting steady performance across the schedule.
roster that gained varsity experience, the emphasis this preseason is on turning continuity into more consistent results.
League honoree. In 2026, Marcus Whitman returns six rising seniors, three juniors, and six sophomores. That makeup provides a blend of leadership and youth, with many players having already logged meaningful minutes last spring.
The team recorded two wins by five or more goals and played seven games decided within five goals, including one one-goal win and two one-goal losses.
With most of last season’s scoring returning and a relatively small senior class lost to graduation, Newark begins the season with continuity on offense as it looks to improve overall consistency.
a solid core of upperclass experience. The absence of sophomores listed highlights a roster that will lean heavily on returning players who logged significant minutes last season.
season’s total, along with 38 assists, representing 73 percent of the assist production. Newark recorded four wins by five or more goals and played five games decided within five goals, reflecting a season with competitive stretches and room for growth.
Hobart has overseen the program’s sustained success across multiple eras. His experience and continuity remain central as the Mustangs transition from another accomplished senior class while maintaining established standards.
Section and All-Tournament honors, and announcing his college plans with Towson. Tukker Fisher also returns following a 57-goal, 41-assist campaign that earned him Second Team All-Section and All-Tournament recognition. Greyson Hathway returns as well after earning First Team All-Section honors, anchoring the midfield with extensive faceoff experience. This returning trio forms the core of a group that accounted for much of last season’s production. They will be join with junior midfielder Mike Gigliotti who returns for his fourth year on the Varsity with a career 56g-19a record and junior defenseman Carter MacKerchar.
within five goals, including two one-goal wins, reflecting both scoring depth and the ability to manage close contests.
A former high school player at Irondequoit, Hanss has overseen steady roster development and guided the program through consecutive competitive seasons. With much of the lineup returning, continuity on the sideline pairs with familiarity on the field.
Class C All-Tournament Team honors along with All-League First Team Midfield recognition. Tucker Eaton also returns after posting 22 goals and 13 assists and earning All-League Second Team Midfield honors. Wayne brings back multiple All-League defenders and midfielders, including Owen Raleigh, Cuyler Ruffell, and Ben Dodds. Gavin Hamel returns in goal after recording 180 saves last season. More depth comes along with players like Nick Caine, Ben Carbone, Cody Crandell, Ben Dodds, Brady Flynn, Owen Raleigh, Cuyler Ruffell, and Stone Sozio, all of whom earned All-League recognition at their respective positions.
recorded four wins by five or more goals and played seven games decided within five goals, including two one-goal wins and two one-goal losses, reflecting a season often shaped by narrow margins.
the program completed, Hicks leads a roster that is largely familiar with his approach and returns significant experience across all position groups. He is looking forward to the season. "Even though we have lost some key seniors our young guys have worked hard this off season and look forward to competing this season against some great teams. This group plays for each other and that’s what it’s all about."
Casper, Walker Landschoot, Kaden Guillaume, Jacob Middlebrook, and Duke Vansavage, giving Midlakes experienced depth across the field.
goals and assists, which provides stability and familiarity as the program moves forward in Class C.
decorated seniors, including Joey Cinquino, Max McEnerney, Colton Rose, and Henry Walters. Despite those departures, the returning roster accounts for all of last year’s offensive output, placing an emphasis on development rather than replacement.
Newark, HFL, Mynderse‑Romulus, Brockport, Bloomfield‑Honeoye, Midlakes, Waterloo, Marcus Whitman, and Gananda. The mix mirrors last season’s slate, offering both continuity and competitive variety.
The Rangers showed balance throughout the season, mixing decisive wins with a number of close contests, and advanced into sectional play. With seven seniors graduated but a strong returning core, Spencerport begins the season positioned to remain competitive while integrating new leadership roles across the field.
those losses, the roster remains deep, with two rising seniors, eight juniors, and five sophomores returning. That balance provides both experience and long-term continuity as players step into expanded roles.
decided within five goals, including one one-goal win and two one-goal losses, underscoring both scoring depth and competitive balance.
Booker is excited to return to the sidelines. "I am excited to be back coaching again! We have an interesting dynamic with the combination of players from six schools on one team. The goal is to come together and play the best brand of lacrosse we possibly can."
All-League Honorable Mention Attack honors in MC-d1, finishing last season with 12 goals and five assists. Chancellor Williams is also back after announcing his college plans with Hampton, adding another experienced presence to the lineup. Long Stick Midfielder Latoine Brown had 15 goals and 7 assists last year, but will not return as he graduated early.
Fairport. These games will be key reference points for progress within league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL contests against programs such as Gates Chili, HFL, Brockport, Batavia-Notre Dame, Syracuse City and City Honors, offering a mix of familiar opponents and continued evaluation opportunities. This year, for the first time, they will have the opportunity to play each of the inner-city school teams from Syracuse and Buffalo in the same season. Coach Booker say, "I think it's a great way to show the continued growth of lacrosse in our inner cities across the state."
A number of players chose not to return this spring. Among the departures is last year’s leading scorer, James Scantleburry, a Montreal native and standout in the BK Selects U16 hockey program. Scantleburry signed a tender agreement with the Chicago Steel for the 2025–26 USHL season.
There were four classes for the sectional tournaments. Canandaigua (B), and Penn Yan (D) were top seeds and won their championships. In Class A, Penfield (seeded third) won their games with Fairport (seeded second) and then with top-seeded McQuaid Jesuit. In the Class C tournament, second-seeded Honeoye Falls-Lima defeated top seeded Pal-Mac. 
