Players of the Week - Group 5

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our fifth group we have a senior and a juniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Player of the Week

Drew O`Buck - Hilton Faceoff Midfielder

Drew O`Buck is a faceoff midfielder who has been winning draws for Hilton since his 8th grade year. Now a senior who is preparing to play at Hobart after graduation, he had a big week as the Cadets increased their winning streak by two games (now 8-1). Drew dominated face-offs with a stellar win percentage (83.33% and 80.95% against Rush-Henrietta and McQuaid Jesuit). He currently has 439 career faceoff wins (61%) and this year has 123 wins (70%) and he leads the team in ground ball production with 67.

Head Coach Tim Byrnes says "Drew has been a great leader for us on and off the field this year. He's ready to play everyday whether it's a practice or a game. Bucky pushes everyone around him to be better and leads by example. You can see by his faceoff stats this year he gives us a lot of opportunities to start on offense with the ball. He will be playing at Hobart next year and should make an impact for the Statesmen right away." 

Defensive Players of the Week

Mason Schembri - Penfield Goalie

Mason Schembri had twenty-six saves last week, a major reason for the patriots increasing their winning streak to five. Games with Spencerport and Irondequoit both ended with a 10-9 win for Penfield as Mason has 12 saves (57%) vs the Rangers and 14 saves (61%) vs the Eagles. A starter since his freshman year, Mason has a three-year career record of 407 saves and 255 ga (61%).  

Proud father and Head Coach John Schembri says, “I am incredibly proud of the unwavering commitment and dedication Mason consistently demonstrates in perfecting his craft. His exceptional work ethic sets a high standard for everyone around him. The long hours, from late nights to early morning training sessions, never go unnoticed. Having grown up on the sidelines, Mason has become like an additional coach on the field, offering valuable insights and leadership. Yet, what stands out most is his strong faith, impeccable character, and the deep love he has for his school, community, and teammates—qualities that truly define him.”

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Close Calls and Dominant Wins

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - There were six games played today, with two thrillingly close contests. Irondequoit edged out Spencerport 12-10 in a non-league showdown, led by stellar contributions from Cooper Moore and Kieran Stenzel, while Spencerport’s Jayden Mandarano put up an impressive effort with four goals. In another tight matchup, Gates Chili claimed an 11-9 victory over East United-Eastridge, thanks to standout performances by Jayden Maryjanowski and Michael Alley. The day’s other games included decisive wins by Aquinas, Brighton, Brockport, and Midlakes, showcasing dominant offensive and defensive displays across the board.

AQUINAS-14 at ST. FRANCIS-7 - Aquinas defeated St. Francis 14-7 in a non-league lacrosse game. Tano Auriuso led Aquinas with five goals and three assists, supported by Jake Guggino's four goals. Aquinas' goalie Jake Gibson recorded ten saves with a 59% save rate, and Dom Siesto excelled in face-offs with an 88% success rate. St. Francis rallied late but fell short.
    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-4 at BRIGHTON-16 - Brighton defeated Churchville-Chili 16-4, with standout performances from Gavin Parks (5 goals, 1 assist) and Miles McGuire (4 goals, 1 assist). Brighton's goalie Logan Serve reached 100 career saves. Churchville-Chili’s Brayden Hoak led his team with three goals.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

SPENCERPORT-10 at IRONDEQUOIT-12 - Irondequoit earned a 12-10 win over Spencerport in a non-league lacrosse game. Cooper Moore and Kieran Stenzel led Irondequoit's scoring, while Sven Habitzreuther posted a 60 percent save rate. Spencerport's Jayden Mandarano tallied four goals and one assist, supported by Brody Kaye and Gavin Brown with two goals each. Both teams now prepare for upcoming games this week.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

MARCUS WHITMAN-3 at BROCKPORT-10 - Brockport secured a 10-3 victory against Marcus Whitman, powered by Mason Schram’s four goals and strong defensive efforts from goalie James Newton, who made nineteen saves with an 86% save percentage. Marcus Whitman’s Ayden Clark scored twice, but Brockport controlled the pace throughout the game.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BISHOP KEARNEY-11 at MIDLAKES-17 - Midlakes defeated Bishop Kearney 17-11 in a non-league lacrosse game on April 28, improving to 5-1. Nate Lathrop (3 goals, 5 assists) and Walker Landschoot (4 goals, 1 assist) led the scoring for Midlakes, with Carter Casper and James Sprague also adding 3 goals each. Freshman Kaden Guillaume scored his first Varsity goal, and goalie Stuart Quku made 16 saves with a 59% save rate.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-9 at GATES CHILI-11 - Gates Chili edged out East United-Eastridge 11-9 in a non-league game, propelled by standout performances from Jayden Maryjanowski (3g-2a) and Michael Alley (2g-1a, 71% face-off wins). Demar Williams anchored the defense with a 65% save rate. Gates Chili improved to 3-4, while East United-Eastridge fell to 2-7. Both teams prepare for midweek matchups. There was no report from East United/Eastridge at post-time.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Week In Review - Week 5

EDITOR'S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were forty-five games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 39 have been played. Section V teams have won 27 and lost 12 (69% wins). There are four undefeated teams at this point: Bloomfield-Honeoye (6-0), Canandaigua (8-0), Pal-Mac (8-0), and Pittsford (7-0).

Looking Back

With the vacation over, the lacrosse schedule intensified, with forty-five games played. Both Canandaigua and Penn Yan entered their Saturday matchups undefeated, but only the Gray Wolves preserved their perfect record. Meanwhile, Midlakes faced its first defeat of the season against Pal-Mac, which maintained its spotless record.

Monday featured two matchups, each decided by more than three goals. HFL dominated Marcus Whitman 17-3, securing its fifth consecutive win behind standout performances from Goodberlet and Arena, who each netted five goals. Jokl Bri controlled faceoffs at RH, while Bennett and Blythe impressed in goal. Batavia-Notre Dame earned an 8-4 victory over Newfane, with Gavynn Trippany leading all scorers with three goals, complemented by two from Harold Mellander and strong efforts from goalies James Rachow and Branden Flanagan. HFL will face Brockport next, while Batavia-Notre Dame prepares to take on Midlakes.

Tuesday saw a packed schedule with 16 games, including three dramatic contests that went down to the wire. Hilton secured a 15-13 win over Rush-Henrietta after holding off a late surge, thanks to Drew Brien’s four-goal effort and a dominant faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck. Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a hard-fought battle, marking Coach Deven York’s 100th career victory. Irondequoit narrowly defeated Thomas 9-8, powered by Kieran Stenzel’s hat trickOther matchups saw commanding performances from Pittsford, McQuaid Jesuit, and Pal-Mac, which extended its perfect run to 7-0.

On Wednesday, the Players of the Week were announced: Cooper Moore (Irondequoit), Will Johnson (Victor), and Will Thompson (Penn Yan) were honored for their outstanding performances.

. Thursday featured 11 games, five of which were decided by thrilling finishes. Penn Yan held off Brighton’s late rally to secure an 11-10 victory, while McQuaid Jesuit outlasted Marcellus 19-18 in a high-scoring showdown fueled by AJ Quagrello’s stellar performance. Penfield edged out Spencerport 10-9, mounting an impressive second-quarter comeback. Thomas maintained its winning streak against Hamburg with an 8-7 victory, and Mynderse-Romulus defeated Haverling 12-9 behind Griffin Hilimire’s milestone night. Other decisive results included Victor’s dominant 18-5 win over Schroeder and Wayne’s 15-7 triumph over Gananda.

Friday showcased two contests, one of them a nail-biter. Pittsford narrowly topped Fairport 6-5 in a thrilling league matchup, led by Avery Valenti’s three goals and a strong showing from Fairport’s Jack Gosiewski, who scored twice. Goalies Bear Wehrheim and Luke Ryan delivered standout performances with save rates above 60%, while Corey Roeser controlled face-offs for Fairport, winning ten of fourteen. Despite Fairport’s late push, Pittsford remained undefeated. Geneva claimed a commanding 13-3 non-league victory over Essex, with Max Heieck and Alex Pesante leading the charge and goalie Brent Williams boasting an impressive 85% save rate.

Saturday capped off the week with 14 games, including two close battles. Penfield edged Irondequoit 10-9 in a fiercely contested match, led by Jake Maurer and Harrison Easton, who each scored three goals. Marcus Whitman narrowly defeated Bishop Kearney 13-12, thanks to standout performances from Ayden Clark and Tariku Blueye, who both tallied five goals. Several other matchups ended in dominant victories.

Looking Ahead

Forty-two games are scheduled for the upcoming week, promising plenty of action on the field.

Monday will see six matchups, including East United/Eastridge at Gates Chili and Churchville-Chili at Brighton. Bishop Kearney plays its second game of the season at Midlakes.

Tuesday also features six games, highlighted by Mynderse-Romulus visiting Newark.

Wednesday brings eleven exciting contests, including HFL at Canandaigua, Orchard Park at Aquinas, and Haverling at Batavia-Notre Dame. Fans will also keep an eye on Schroeder at Brighton and Irondequoit at Pittsford.

Thursday has only three games, with The Pride facing off against Pal-Mac.

Friday’s five matchups include Corning at Brighton, Aquinas at Hilton, and Fairport at Spencerport.

Saturday rounds out the week with eleven games, featuring some marquee matchups: JD at Victor, Wayne at Mynderse-Romulus, and Penn Yan at Lake Shore.

Get ready for another thrilling week of lacrosse, and don’t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.

Close Wins Highlight 14 Games

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday saw an action-packed day in lacrosse with a total of 14 games played, including two nail-biters. Penfield edged out Irondequoit 10-9 in a highly competitive match, led by Jake Maurer and Harrison Easton with three goals each. Marcus Whitman narrowly defeated Bishop Kearney 13-12, thanks to standout performances from Ayden Clark and Tariku Blueye, both scoring five goals. The remaining games featured several dominant victories. 

SCHROEDER-10 at GREECE STORM-2 - Schroeder won 10-2 against Greece Storm, with JD Stockmann scoring three goals and Jonny May adding two. Greece Storm’s Brandon Rodriguez and Carter Fabian each had a goal, while goalie Mitchell Barnes recorded ten saves at 53%. Junior Eric Odell reached his four-hundredth career faceoff win with ten in the game. Schroeder will face Brighton next, while Greece Storm takes on Penfield.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-14 at WAYNE-5 - Churchville-Chili pulled away in the fourth quarter, securing a 14-5 victory over Wayne. Matthew Mitchell and William Morgan led the way with three goals each, while goalie Dominic Marra recorded eleven saves for Churchville-Chili. Mason Michel and Tas Strickland each had two goals and two assists for Wayne.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GATES CHILI-9 at NEWARK-18 - Newark earned its first victory of the season with an eighteen to nine win over Gates Chili, led by Sam Underhill’s nine-goal performance. Evan Shulla contributed five goals, and threeNewark players recorded their first varsity goals. Gates Chili saw four goals from Joshua Yakowitz and reached a milestone with Demar Williams’ two hundredth career save. Senior Carter Bumpus posted sixteen saves, helping secure the win for Newark. The team looks ahead to its next game against Mynderse-Romulus.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-16 at PENN YAN-10 - Canandaigua defeated Penn Yan 16-10, led by Patrick Olvany and Ryan Bremer, each with four goals, while Penn Yan's Braden Fingar scored four in the loss. Senior goalie Will Thompson achieved 300 career saves, and freshman Greyson Hathway reached 100 faceoff wins for Penn Yan.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-18 at BALDWINSVILLE-14 - Victor defeated Baldwinsville 18-14 in a non-league lacrosse match, with Kyle Saeger and Will Johnson each scoring 4 goals and 1 assist for Victor. Baldwinsville's Brady Garcia led his team with 6 goals and 2 assists. Victor's freshman Eli Ricci excelled at faceoffs with an 85% success rate. Both teams face new opponents in their upcoming games.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MCQUAID JESUIT-6 at HILTON-12 - Hilton defeated McQuaid Jesuit 12-6 in a non-league game on Saturday, with standout performances from Gianluca Auriuso (3g-2a) and Braydon Pike (3g). Freshman goalie Brendan Maxwell posted a 65% save rate with 11 saves. McQuaid's AJ Quagrello led his team with one goal and two assists, while senior Jack Rawleigh made 22 saves at 65% in net. Hilton, now 8-1, faces East United-Eastridge next, as McQuaid (6-3) prepares for St. Joseph's.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IRONDEQUOIT-9 at PENFIELD-10 - Penfield triumphed over Irondequoit, ten to nine, in a tightly contested non-league lacrosse match. Leading scorers Jake Maurer and Harrison Easton each had three goals, and goalie Mason Schembri saved sixty-one percent of shots faced. For Irondequoit, Cooper Moore stood out with two goals and two assists, while goalie Sven Habitzreuther recorded nine saves.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL-22 at MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-7 - HFL triumphed over Mynderse-Romulus 22-7 in a non-league lacrosse game on Saturday, with Grady Goodberlet leading the charge with seven goals and four assists. HFL's Jason Bennett excelled in goal with a 63% save rate, and Griffin Hilimire was a standout for Mynderse-Romulus with three goals. Both teams look forward to their upcoming games, as HFL extended their record to 7-1.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BRIGHTON-12 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-7 - Brighton defeated Rush-Henrietta 12-7 in a non-league lacrosse game Saturday. Brighton's offense was led by Tim Tourangeau, Miles McGuire, Gavin Parks, and Mitch Minor, each contributing three goals. Logan Serve recorded seven saves for Brighton with a 50% save rate, while Henry Werzinger won 64% of face-offs.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BATAVIA-1 at MIDLAKES-20 - Midlakes secured a 20-1 win over Batavia-Notre Dame in a non-league contest, with nine players contributing goals, including first Varsity goals from Rowen Cartwright and Kenneth Baker. Midlakes' standout performers included Walker Landschoot (4 goals, 2 assists) and Nate Lathrop (2 goals, 5 assists), while junior goalie Stuart Quku excelled with an 86% save rate. Gavynn Trippany scored the lone goal for Batavia-Notre Dame, who will seek improvement in their upcoming game against Haverling.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

SPENCERPORT-14 at EAST AURORA-6 - Spencerport defeated East Aurora 14-6 in a non-league game, powered by Zach Tortora’s six goals and strong contributions from Mason Endres and others. East Aurora's top scorer, Ethan Mior, led their six-goal effort, while Spencerport goalie Zach Miceli posted a 50% save rate. Spencerport's record now stands at 4-3.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BISHOP KEARNEY-12 at MARCUS WHITMAN-13 - Marcus Whitman narrowly defeated Bishop Kearney 13-12 in a non-league game, led by Ayden Clark and Tariku Blueye with five goals each. Logan Storms added three assists, and Tyler Speers made twelve saves with a 50% save rate. Freshman Brady Freida excelled in face-offs, securing eleven wins out of twenty. Marcus Whitman advances to 2-3 for the season, while Bishop Kearney is now 0-1.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

ROME FREE ACAD-0 at PAL-MAC-21 - There was no report from Pal-Mac at post-time.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-4 at AQUINAS-14 - Aquinas triumphed over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league game, winning fourteen to four. Leading scorers for Aquinas included Jake Guggino (seven goals, two assists) and Tano Auriuso (two goals, two assists), while goalie Jake Gibson finished with a sixty-seven percent save rate. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo saw contributions from Henry Walters (one goal, one assist) and Jack Ackerman, Max McEnerney, and Will Schweitzer (one goal each). Rider VanZandt excelled in face-offs, and goalie Colton Rose reached his 100th save milestone.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Pittsford Edges Fairport 6-5; Geneva Dominates Essex

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - On Friday, two lacrosse games were played, with one being a close contest. Pittsford narrowly defeated Fairport 6-5 in a thrilling league matchup, where Avery Valenti led Pittsford with three goals, and Jack Gosiewski contributed two for Fairport. Goalies Bear Wehrheim and Luke Ryan were standout performers with save rates above 60%, while Corey Roeser dominated face-offs for Fairport, winning ten of fourteen. Despite Fairport’s late surge, Pittsford held on to remain unbeaten. In the other game, Geneva triumphed over Essex in a commanding 13-3 non-league victory, with Max Heieck and Alex Pesante leading the charge, and goalie Brent Williams making impressive saves at an 85% rate.

ESSEX-3 at GENEVA-13- Geneva defeated Essex 13-3 in a non-league lacrosse game, led by Max Heieck with four goals and three assists, and Alex Pesante with one goal and seventeen faceoff wins, reaching 104 career wins. Senior goalie Brent Williams recorded seventeen saves with an 85 percent rate. Geneva's scoring was consistent, while Essex struggled offensively, particularly in the second and fourth quarters.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-6 at FAIRPORT-5 - Pittsford outlasted Fairport 6-5 in a close league match on Friday night. Leading scorers were Avery Valenti with three goals for Pittsford and Jack Gosiewski with two for Fairport. Goalies Bear Wehrheim and Luke Ryan both recorded save rates over 60%, while Fairport’s Corey Roeser shined in face-offs, winning ten out of fourteen. Despite a final push by the Raiders, the Panthers maintained their undefeated record.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Exciting Finishes Highlight Thursday’s Lacrosse Action

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Thursday’s slate featured 11 games, with five coming down to the wire in thrilling fashion. Penn Yan edged Brighton 11-10, holding off a late surge in the final quarter. McQuaid Jesuit outlasted Marcellus 19-18 in a high-scoring duel, powered by AJ Quagrello’s dynamic performance. Penfield secured a nail-biting 10-9 win over Spencerport, fueled by a strong second quarter turnaround. Thomas kept its winning streak against Hamburg alive with an 8-7 victory, while Mynderse-Romulus earned a 12-9 win over Haverling behind Griffin Hilimire’s milestone night. The remaining six matchups saw decisive victories, including Victor’s dominant 18-5 win over Schroeder and Wayne’s 15-7 triumph over Gananda.

MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-12 at HAVERLING-9 - Mynderse-Romulus defeated Haverling 12-9 in a non-league game, securing the win with a strong first quarter. Griffin Hilimire led all scorers with six goals and reached his 150th career goal. Haverling’s Warren McCormick recorded three goals, while goalie McLane Stermole had 15 saves with a 56% save percentage.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-18 at SCHROEDER-5- Victor triumphed over Schroeder eighteen to five in an MC-D2 league game, fueled by balanced scoring from ten players, including Jackson Mead and Will Johnson. Will Simpson (100% save rate) and Landon Tantillo (57% save rate) excelled in goal. Schroeder's scorers included Owen Martin, who netted his first varsity goal.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BRIGHTON-10 at PENN YAN-11 - Penn Yan secured its seventh win of the season with an 11-10 victory over Brighton. The game was competitive, with Brighton scoring four times in the final quarter to close the gap. Braden Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and one assist, while Teagan Fingar added two goals and three assists. Goalie Will Thompson finished with 14 saves for a 58% save rate. Penn Yan will next host Canandaigua, while Brighton is set to play Rush-Henrietta.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MCQUAID JESUIT-19 at MARCELLUS-18- McQuaid Jesuit won a dramatic lacrosse match against Marcellus 19-18, powered by AJ Quagrello's five goals and eight assists and John Burrows' decisive fourth-quarter score. Marcellus, led by five-goal scorers Jimmy Cox and Chris Doshna, kept the game close with dynamic offense.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-14 at BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-3 - East United-Eastridge secured a 14-3 non-league victory over Batavia-Notre Dame, scoring consistently across all four quarters. Batavia-Notre Dame saw goals from Jon Smith, Gavynn Trippany, and Trey Rodriguez, with Jeremiah Childs adding an assist. Goalies Branden Flanagan and James Rachow each had save rates above 50 percent. Childs led at the face-off, winning 11 of 12 attempts.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GANANDA-7 at WAYNE-15 - Wayne took an early lead against Gananda, securing a 15-7 win in their FL-D1 league game. Leading scorers for Wayne included Mason Michel with five goals and three assists and Shane Coleman with four goals and two assists. Gananda’s top contributors were Alex Galka and Mason Groh, each scoring twice. In goal, Wayne's Gavin Hamel recorded eleven saves with a 61% save rate.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENFIELD-10 at SPENCERPORT-9 - Penfield edged Spencerport ten-nine in a tight non-league matchup. Spencerport opened strong, but Penfield's five-goal second quarter turned the game. Leading scorers included Penfield’s Griffin Banister with five goals and Spencerport’s Zach Tortora with three. Penfield goalie Mason Schembri finished with a fifty-seven percent save rate. The game marked career milestones for Jayden Mandarano and Colin Miller.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MIDLAKES-12 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-4 - Midlakes secured a 12-4 victory over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, with James Sprague leading the offense with four goals and five assists. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo saw scoring efforts from Will Schweitzer and Max McEnerney, while their goalie, Colton Rose, posted 17 saves. Midlakes’ goalie, Stuart Quku, registered a strong performance with 14 saves and a 78% save percentage. Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-16 at CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-7 - Rush-Henrietta secured a 16-7 win over Churchville-Chili, pulling away in the second half after both teams traded goals early. Churchville-Chili’s leading scorer, Jaxon Leonard, tallied three goals, with additional contributions from Jack Sloan, Cooper Lass, Matthew Mitchell, and Isaac Bailey. Goalie Dominic Marra recorded a 50% save rate. Rush-Henrietta, now 4-4, will face Brighton next, while Churchville-Chili prepares for their game against Wayne.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-8 at HAMBURG-7 - Thomas edged out Hamburg 8-7 in a closely contested non-league matchup, marking its eighth straight win against Hamburg. Leading scorers for Thomas included Blake Jipson (2 goals, 1 assist) and Mason Mylott (2 goals). Junior goalie Joshua Jobson recorded 16 saves, surpassing 200 career saves. Hamburg kept pace but couldn’t break Thomas’ winning streak.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WHITNEY POINT-14 at WATERLOO-1 - There was no report from Waterloo by post-time.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Players of the Week - Group 4

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our fourth group we have a senior and two juniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Player of the Week

Cooper Moore - Irondequoit Attack/Midfielder

Cooper Moore is in his fourth year on the Varsity and had a big moment last week when he scored two goals and an assist, including the game-winning overtime score against Baldwinsville. With the Eagles tied 6-0 entering the last quarter, Doug Velepec scored two goals to match the Bees and send the game at 8-8 into overtime. Cooper scored with an assist from Dylan Carey.

The junior commit to the US Military Academy (West Point) currently leads the Eagles in scoring and points and has a career total of 153g-62a.

Head Coach Aaron Bottazzo says "Cooper Has been a solid force for our team this year. He is a great player as well as an even better person. Through the ups and downs he has stayed steady and ready to take advantage of opportunities when the present themselves like being ready to hit the final shot in overtime for us vs B'ville. " 

Will Johnson - Victor Midfielder

Will Johnson is a junior in his second year on the Varsity and had a big performance last week when he scored two goals including the game winner in the Blue Devil 9-8 overtime win against Marcellus. With Marcellus up 8-7 with 1:47 left in regulation, Brody Secker scored the tying goal on a pass from Colin Wheeler to send the game into overtime. Will scored with just over two minutes left on a feed from Jacson Mead. This year Will has scored 11g-1a.

Head Coach Dan Stone says "Will spent last year learning the speed, physicality, and level of IQ needed to play at the Varsity level. Like many of his teammates, he committed time in the off-season to develop his speed and strength in preparation for his Junior season. The effects of Will's work has impacted our team in many positive ways through our first five games, and we look forward to his continued contributions all season long." 

Defensive Players of the Week

Will Thompson - Penn Yan Goalie

Will Thompson is a fourth year Varsity goalie who, last week, was instrumental in keeping the Mustangs undefeated with twenty-two saves (71%) in their Cortland win, and sixteen save (84%) in their Westhill win. The senior goalie has a 73% save record this year, making a total of 74 saves in Penn Yan's six games. 

Head Coach Brian Hobart says, “Will has been playing at an extremely high level. He pushes himself daily to improve and lead the defense in front of him. He has been the backbone of our early season success.”

Previous Groups: Group One     Group Two     Group Three

Close Wins Highlight Tuesday 16 Games

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Tuesday featured 16 games, with three thrilling matchups going down to the wire. Hilton held off a late push from Rush-Henrietta for a 15-13 victory, aided by Drew Brien’s four-goal effort and a strong faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck. Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a hard-fought battle, marking Coach Deven York’s 100th career win. Irondequoit narrowly topped Thomas 9-8 behind Kieran Stenzel’s hat trick. The remaining games saw several dominant performances, including Pittsford extending their undefeated run, McQuaid Jesuit’s commanding win, and Pal-Mac keeping their perfect record intact at 7-0.

PITTSFORD-12 at BRIGHTON-6 - Pittsford secured a 12-6 road win over Brighton, improving to 6-0 on the season. Grant Lewis led Pittsford with three goals, while Gavin Parks scored twice for Brighton. Pittsford gained momentum in the second and third quarters, creating separation in the score. Brighton’s Logan Serve had 15 saves, and Pittsford’s Pierce Madigan recorded two in limited time. Pittsford controlled faceoffs and ground balls, helping maintain offensive pressure throughout the contest.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-15 at GREECE STORM-1-  Fairport defeated Greece Storm 15-1 in an MC-D1 league game at Arcadia. Mitchell Monte led Fairport's balanced offense with three goals and four assists, while Carter Fabian scored Greece Storm's lone goal. Fairport's goaltending was efficient, with Luke Ryan achieving a seventy-five percent save rate and Luke Temple a perfect save percentage. Junior Corey Roeser excelled in faceoffs, winning fifty-three percent.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HILTON-15 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-13 - Hilton built an early lead in their 15-13 victory over Rush-Henrietta, with standout performances from Drew Brien (four goals, one assist) and Gianluca Auriuso (three goals). Rush-Henrietta surged in the fourth quarter but couldn’t overcome Hilton’s advantage. Brendan Maxwell posted a 67% save rate, while Sam Guzzetta recorded his 100th career save. Hilton’s strong faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck contributed to their seventh straight win.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-16 at GANANDA-9 - Bloomfield-Honeoye secured a 16-9 victory over Gananda in a Finger Lakes Division I game, led by Brayden Arber’s six goals and John Blair’s eight points. Ethan Stoddard posted a 50% save rate for Bloomfield-Honeoye, while Gananda’s Jase Smith contributed four goals and four assists, supported by goalkeeper Nick Falso’s 60% save rate. Bloomfield-Honeoye capitalized on a strong second-half surge for the win.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-6 at MCQUAID JESUIT-20 - McQuaid Jesuit claimed a decisive 20-6 win over Aquinas, with ten players scoring and standout performances from Dominic Bianchi, John Burrows, Will Engle, and JP Gianforti, each tallying three goals. Aquinas highlighted efforts from Jake Guggino and Sam Agostinelli, but McQuaid Jesuit's strong offense proved too much. Goalie Logan Schimmel finished with a fifty-seven percent save rate for Aquinas. McQuaid Jesuit improved to a 5-2 record as Head Coach Alex Gray marked his twenty-fifth win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-3 at PENFIELD-19 - Penfield delivered a team-driven victory over East United-Eastridge, winning 19-3 in a non-league game. Fourteen players scored for Penfield, with Brodie Joyce leading in assists and Trevor Serafin making seven saves with a 70% save rate. East United-Eastridge scored three times, led by Taye Brown, Chancellor Williams, and Matai White, while Niger Hicks tallied seven saves. The win marked Coach John Schembri's 175th career victory. Penfield will next play Spencerport on April 24th.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BROCKPORT-6 at HFL-20 - HFL defeated Brockport twenty-to-six in an MC-D3 league match with nine different players contributing to the scoring effort. Leading HFL were Grady Goodberlet (five goals, one assist) and Mathew Brassie (three goals, two assists). Brockport's Tyler Houseman (two goals, one assist) led their team. Goalie stats included HFL’s Jackson Blythe (50 percent save rate) and Brockport's James Newton (55 percent save rate).     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IONA PREPARATORY-15 at VICTOR-5 - Iona Preparatory bested Victor fifteen-to-five in a non-league match led by Tim Plunkett (five goals, four assists) and Billy Haggerty (four goals, two assists). Victor's top scorer was Kyle Saeger (three goals, one assist), while goalie Will Simpson made 20 saves at 57 percent. Freshman Eli Ricci won 88 percent of face-offs for Victor.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-2 at GENEVA-20 - Geneva secured a 20-2 home victory over Mynderse-Romulus in an FL-D1 league game on April 22, with Ryland Dunham leading scoring with eight goals. Geneva's goalies and defense held strong, allowing two goals in the game while Brent Williams recorded an 89% save rate. Freshman Markey Seneca scored his first Varsity goal for Mynderse-Romulus. Geneva improves to 4-2 while Mynderse-Romulus drops to 2-2.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WATERLOO-1 at HAVERLING-17 - Haverling dominated their non-league lacrosse matchup against Waterloo today, winning 17-1 at home. Gavin Price led the offense with five goals and one assist, with Noah Schneider and Drew Spears contributing significantly as well. Jacob Warner excelled in face-offs with a 60% win rate, and McLane Stermole stood strong in goal with an 86% save percentage. Waterloo managed just one goal, and their team stats remain unavailable.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-13 at SPENCERPORT-12- Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a close game on April 22, 2025, with Patrick Olvany and Drew Williamee leading the way for the Braves and Zach Tortora shining for the Rangers. Coach Deven York also celebrated his 100th career win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PAL-MAC-19 at MIDLAKES-6 - Pal-Mac extended their winning streak against Midlakes, earning a 19-6 victory and preserving their undefeated season at 7-0. Midlakes’ Nate Lathrop contributed four goals and two assists, while Brendan Baldwin added one goal and two assists. Despite Stuart Quku’s effort in goal with twelve saves, the hosts fell short. Midlakes and Pal-Mac prepare for their next league games on Thursday evening. There was no report from Pal-Mac at post-time.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IRONDEQUOIT-9 at THOMAS-8 - Irondequoit narrowly defeated Thomas 9-8 in a league game, with Kieran Stenzel's hat trick leading the way. Dylan Carey and Doug Velepec added critical goals, while goalie Sven Habitzreuther saved 62% of shots. For Thomas, Brett Mersdorf scored four goals, and Jonah Jobson added three. Goalie Joshua Jobson had a 55% save rate. Both teams continue their evenly matched rivalry, each with 14 wins.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WAYNE-21 at MARCUS WHITMAN-9- Wayne secured its first win of the season with a 21-9 victory over Marcus Whitman. Senior attackmen Mason Michel and Tas Strickland both reached career milestones, with Michel scoring his 100th goal and Strickland recording his 50th assist. Wayne’s offense was fueled by contributions from multiple players, while goalie Gavin Hamel posted a 62% save rate. Despite a strong start, Marcus Whitman couldn’t match Wayne’s scoring output. Both teams are set for league matchups on April 24th.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-17 at NEWARK-3 - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo won against Newark with a 17-3 score in their FL-D1 league game. Henry Walters led with five goals and an assist, while goalie Colton Rose had 12 saves and a 80% save rate. Newark’s Sam Underhill scored all three of his team’s goals. The third quarter saw Livonia-Avon-Geneseo pull away, scoring eight times. Freshman Connor Duryea celebrated his first varsity goal in the match. Next, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo hosts Midlakes, and Newark faces Gates Chili.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-18 at GATES CHILI-9 - Churchville-Chili defeated Gates Chili 18-9 in a league matchup, building a strong lead in the first half with contributions from Jaxon Leonard, Matthew Mitchell, and Brayden Hoak. Gates Chili responded with nine goals, led by Michael Alley. Churchville-Chili freshman Brayden O'Mara scored his first varsity goal, and junior goalie Dominic Marra recorded a 56% save rate.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL and Batavia-ND Win Today

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - On Monday, two games were played, both decided by more than three goals. HFL dominated Marcus Whitman 17-3, extending their win streak to five games behind standout performances from Goodberlet and Arena, who each tallied five goals, while Jokl controlled faceoffs and Bennett and Blythe impressed in goal. Meanwhile, Batavia-Notre Dame secured an 8-4 victory over Newfane, with Gavynn Trippany leading all scorers with three goals, supported by Harold Mellander’s two and strong showings from goalies James Rachow and Branden Flanagan. HFL will face Brockport next, while Batavia-Notre Dame prepares to visit Midlakes.

MARCUS WHITMAN-3 at HFL-17 - HFL secured a 17-3 victory over Marcus Whitman in their non-league matchup. Seven players contributed to the scoring, with Goodberlet and Arena each netting five goals. HFL goaltenders Bennett and Blythe posted strong save percentages, and Jokl won 10 of 14 faceoffs. HFL extended their win streak to five games and will face Brockport next, while Marcus Whitman will take on Wayne.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-8 at NEWFANE-4 - Batavia-Notre Dame defeated Newfane eight to four in their non-league game. Gavynn Trippany led all scorers with three goals, while Harold Mellander added two. Aiden Robins recorded one goal and two assists. Goalies James Rachow and Branden Flanagan each finished with a seventy-five percent save rate. Newfane scored once in each quarter. Batavia-Notre Dame will visit Midlakes next.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Week In Review - Week 4

EDITOR'S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were nineteen games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 30 have been played. Section V teams have won 20 and lost 10 (67%). There are six undefeated teams at this point: Bloomfield-Honeoye (5-0), Canandaigua (6-0), Midlakes (2-0), Pal-Mac (6-0), Penn Yan (6-0), Pittsford (6-0).

Looking Back

There were not many games played last week due to the spring break and most of the games were played against teams from outside of the section..

Monday’s  two lacrosse games were both decisive victories. Mamaroneck defeated Irondequoit with a score of 15-5, highlighted by standout performances from Jude Miesner and Carsen Winters, alongside Irondequoit milestones for Cooper Moore's 150th career goal and Andrew Scully's 100th faceoff win. HFL delivered a commanding victory over Wayne, winning 20-3, thanks to Grady Goodberlet's six goals and four assists, Mathew Brassie's fiftieth career assist, and contributions from nine different scorers, including first-time varsity goals for Ezra Gathercole, Ben Segar, and Wayne's Ben Dodds. Both games showcased stellar individual achievements in addition to their high-scoring outcomes.

Tuesday saw Seven lacrosse games with three being particularly close and thrilling. Fairport narrowly defeated McQuaid Jesuit 7-6, led by Mitchell Monte’s six-goal performance, while McQuaid's AJ Quagrello and John Burrows shone in a hard-fought match. Brighton secured a 5-3 victory over Westhill, with Gavin Parks scoring twice and goalie Logan Serve excelling with a 73% save rate. Nichols rallied from a 6-1 deficit to edge Aquinas 14-12, thanks to a strong team effort and six final-quarter goals. Other results included Penfield’s 8-4 win over Thomas, Penn Yan’s commanding 19-3 triumph over Cortland, Canandaigua’s 18-15 win against Jamesville-DeWitt, and Horseheads’ 12-4 victory over Rush-Henrietta. 

There were no games played on Wednesday.

Thursday saw five games played, with one going down to the wire as Victor secured a hard-fought 9-8 overtime victory against Marcellus, thanks to Will Johnson’s game-winning goal. Penn Yan remained unbeaten with a 13-9 win over Thomas, fueled by Teagan Fingar’s five-goal performance and Will Thompson’s stellar goalkeeping. Brighton dominated Wayne with a commanding 22-1 victory, showcasing balanced scoring from eleven players. Pittsford cruised past Greece Storm with an 18-0 shutout, relying on contributions from ten different goal scorers. Penfield controlled its matchup against Schroeder, pulling away in the second quarter to seal a 14-5 victory. The Players of the Week were announced. Ryan Bremer (Canandaigua), JW Smith (Midlakes) and Colton Rose (Livonia-Avon-Geneseo) were honored.

Canandaigua topped Fairport on Friday in the "Face Off Against Cancer" lacrosse game. Mike Belles (4g-2a) and Patrick Olvany (3g-1a) led Canandaigua's offense, while Ryan Priddy (2g) stood out for Fairport. Quentin Shedrick had a one-hundred percent save rate for Canandaigua during his brief appearance in goal.

The week wrapped up on Saturday with three games.  Irondequoit edged out Baldwinsville 9-8 in a thrilling overtime match, with Cooper Moore securing the game-winning goal, supported by standout performances from Doug Velepec and Sven Habitzreuther. Meanwhile, Penn Yan extended their undefeated streak with a dominant 8-3 win over Westhill, led by Teagan Fingar's six-point performance and Will Thompson's exceptional goaltending. Victor defeated Shaker 10-4, showcasing a strong third quarter and contributions from Jackson Mead, Kyle Saeger, and goalie Will Simpson.

Looking Ahead

Vacation week  is over and there are currently forty-six games scheduled.

There are two games scheduled for Monday with HFL at home playing Marcus Whitman and Batavia-Notre Dame on the road at Newfane (Section VI).

Tuesday will be very active with sixteen games scheduled. At least a half-dozen will be notable including Aquinas at McQuaid Jesuit, Fairport at Greece Storm, Mynderse-Romulus at Geneva and Waterloo at Haverling. Other of note include Canandaigua at Spencerport, Iona Prep at Victor and Irondequoit at Thomas.

No games are scheduled for Wednesday.

There are a dozen games to be played on Thursday with three that should be especially interesting. McQuaid Jesuit is at Marcellus, Midlakes will play the Lakers, and Penfield travels to Spencerport.

Friday will see Essex at Geneva and Pittsford at Fairport.

The week ends with fourteen games on Saturday, and most will be good ones including Victor at Baldwinsville, Brighton at Rush-Henrietta, Schroeder at the Storm, Churchville-Chili at Wayne, Canandaigua at Penn Yan and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo at Aquinas.

Get ready for another exciting week of lacrosse, and don't forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.

Irondequoit Wins OT Thriller Against Bville

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Irondequoit edged out Baldwinsville 9-8 in a thrilling overtime match, with Cooper Moore securing the game-winning goal, supported by standout performances from Doug Velepec and Sven Habitzreuther. Meanwhile, Penn Yan extended their undefeated streak with a dominant 8-3 win over Westhill, led by Teagan Fingar's six-point performance and Will Thompson's exceptional goaltending. Victor defeated Shaker 10-4, showcasing a strong third quarter and contributions from Jackson Mead, Kyle Saeger, and goalie Will Simpson. 

BALDWINSVILLE-8 at IRONDEQUOIT-9 in overtime - Irondequoit defeated Baldwinsville 9-8 in overtime, with Cooper Moore scoring the decisive goal in the overtime period. Doug Velepec's three goals and Sven Habitzreuther's nineteen saves anchored Irondequoit's win. Baldwinsville's Zachary Bice and Brady Garcia each scored twice, while Preston Cusimano excelled with an 86% faceoff rate.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-10 at SHAKER-4 - Victor defeated Shaker 10-4 (Section II) in an out of section game, with standout performances from Jackson Mead and Kyle Saeger, both tallying three goals and one assist, and strong goaltending from Will Simpson, who saved nine of twelve shots for a 75% save rate. Shaker's scorers included Michael Hennessey, Jeremy See, Alessio Clermont, and William Cunningham, but a dominant third quarter by Victor sealed the win. Victor now holds a 4-1 record and is set to host Iona Preparatory next.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WESTHILL-3 at PENN YAN-8 - Penn Yan maintained their undefeated record with an 8-3 victory over Westhill in a non-league lacrosse game. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with four goals and two assists, while goalie Will Thompson recorded sixteen saves at an eighty-four percent save rate. Brendan Gilhooley scored two goals for Westhill. Freshman Greyson Hathway contributed to Penn Yan's success with a fifty-three percent face-off win rate. Penn Yan will host Brighton next week.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

Pittsford at Fayetteville-Manlius game: No report (May not have been played).

Players of the Week - Group 3

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with the Geneva Club Deverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our third group we have three seniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Player of the Week

Ryan Bremer - Canandaigua Midfielder

Ryan Bremer is a senior in his third year on the Varsity and had a big performance last week when he scored three goals in the 9-6 win against Victor and then his four goals and two assists as the Gray Wolves defeated Corning 13-9 to preserve their undefeated season. This season he has scored fourteen goals and eight assists toward his 28g-24a career record. 

Head Coach Deven York says "Ryan is the definition of a two-way middie. He can facilitate the offense, plays great defense and is incredible between the restraining lines. Hard to believe, but he can run all game. Exceptional leader and teammate." 

Defensive Players of the Week

JW Smith - Midlakes Defenseman

JW Smith The third year Varsity defenseman had a great game as the Eagles won their game with Wayne. While holding his assignment scoreless, JW had a coast-to-coast goal to score his first career point. He also led the team with ground ball production and is known as the vocal leader of the defense.

Head Coach John Hicks says, “JW is a team captain and has worked very hard over the course of this off season. He leads by example and is always putting in the extra work and time to be the best he can be. He welcomes any challenge we throw his way. He is a vocal leader as well always communicating on the field. Our defense as a unit has been great together but he is definitely a big glue piece that helps keep their defensive bond strong.”

Colton Rose - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo Goalie

Colton Rose The senior goalie had a 91% save game against Brockport, allowing only one goal and the had a 76% game against Greece to give the Lakers two wins in their 3-2 season thus far. The third-year senior is committed to play for Wheeling after his graduation this spring. 

Head Coach Mark Rumfola says, “Colton is great kid and is a pillar to our success currently and for the rest of the season. I believe his life time save percentage is around 62%. His lacrosse IQ is one of his greatest assets. He is hardworking, he is one of our captains, and he truly is a role model for the rest of our team on and off the field.”

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Canandaigua Tops Fairport in "Face Off Against Cancer" Game

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - The only game played today was Fairport at Canandaigua.

FAIRPORT-5 at CANANDAIGUA-11 - Canandaigua emerged victorious in the "Face Off Against Cancer" lacrosse game against Fairport with an eleven-to-five win. Mike Belles (4g-2a) and Patrick Olvany (3g-1a) led Canandaigua's offense, while Ryan Priddy (2g) stood out for Fairport. Quentin Shedrick had a one-hundred percent save rate for Canandaigua during his brief appearance in goal. It was the first annual "Face Off Against Cancer" game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

Thrilling Finish Highlights an Action Packed Day

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Five games were played today, with one going down to the wire as Victor secured a hard-fought 9-8 overtime victory against Marcellus, thanks to Will Johnson’s game-winning goal. Penn Yan remained unbeaten with a 13-9 win over Thomas, fueled by Teagan Fingar’s five-goal performance and Will Thompson’s stellar goalkeeping. Brighton dominated Wayne with a commanding 22-1 victory, showcasing balanced scoring from eleven players. Pittsford cruised past Greece Storm with an 18-0 shutout, relying on contributions from ten different goal scorers. Penfield controlled its matchup against Schroeder, pulling away in the second quarter to seal a 14-5 victory. The teams now shift focus to their upcoming games, eager to carry momentum forward.

PENN YAN-13 at THOMAS-9 - Penn Yan secured a 13-9 victory against Thomas, using a strong third-quarter performance to take control of the game. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and one assist, while goalkeeper Will Thompson recorded 22 saves with a 71% save percentage. Thomas saw contributions from Jonah Jobson, who scored three goals, and Brett Mersdorf, who had two goals and two assists. Penn Yan remains undefeated as both teams look ahead to their next matchups.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BRIGHTON-22 at WAYNE-1 - Brighton secured a win over Wayne with balanced scoring across eleven players, led by Gavin Parks and Austin Flaum with four goals each. Logan Serve provided solid goalkeeping with four saves and one goal allowed, while Brighton dominated face-offs with strong performances from Henry Werzinger and Gavin Hayslip. Brighton moves to 3-2 and will face Pittsford next, while Wayne will play Marcus Whitman.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-18 at GREECE STORM-0 - Pittsford secured an 18-0 victory over Greece Storm in an MC-D1 league game, with ten different players scoring and strong defensive performances from goalies Pierce Madigan and Bear Wehrheim. Ben Zombek led the offense with three goals and one assist, while Cole Goetz added four goals and three assists. Pittsford remains undefeated this season and will play Fayetteville-Manlius next.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MARCELLUS-8 at VICTOR-9 in overtime - Victor triumphed 9-8 over Marcellus in a non-league overtime match, thanks to Will Johnson's game-winning goal, assisted by Jackson Mead. Mead, Secker, and Wheeler drove Victor's offense, while Ricci excelled at faceoffs. Lawrence, Fraher, and Rayfield shone for Marcellus, whose zone defense challenged Victor early. Simpson recorded eight saves at fifty percent in goal. Both teams showcased grit in a tightly contested game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

PENFIELD-14 at SCHROEDER-5 - Penfield took control in the second quarter, outscoring Schroeder 14-5 in the non-league matchup. Brodie Joyce led Penfield with three goals and five assists, and Jake Maurer scored three times. Garrett Conger netted four goals for Schroeder. Goalies Mason Schembri (Penfield) and Van Bolton (Schroeder) recorded save percentages of 55% and 50%, respectively. Schroeder will face Victor next, while Penfield prepares for East United-Eastridge.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Close Calls and Commanding Wins

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Seven lacrosse games took place, with three being particularly close and thrilling. Fairport narrowly defeated McQuaid Jesuit 7-6, led by Mitchell Monte’s six-goal performance, while McQuaid's AJ Quagrello and John Burrows shone in a hard-fought match. Brighton secured a 5-3 victory over Westhill, with Gavin Parks scoring twice and goalie Logan Serve excelling with a 73% save rate. Nichols rallied from a 6-1 deficit to edge Aquinas 14-12, thanks to a strong team effort and six final-quarter goals. Other results included Penfield’s 8-4 win over Thomas, Penn Yan’s commanding 19-3 triumph over Cortland, Canandaigua’s 18-15 win against Jamesville-DeWitt, and Horseheads’ 12-4 victory over Rush-Henrietta. 

THOMAS-4 at PENFIELD-8 - Penfield earned an 8-4 victory over Thomas in a non-league lacrosse game, marking their first win of the season. Manny Castro led Penfield with three goals, and goalie Mason Schembri recorded twenty-one saves with an eighty-four percent save rate. Jake Polizzi scored three goals for Thomas, while goalie Joshua Jobson posted a fifty-six percent save rate.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery

PENN YAN-19 at CORTLAND-3 - Penn Yan earned its fourth win of the season with a strong offensive effort, defeating Cortland 19-3 in a non-league matchup. Nine players scored for Penn Yan, with Teagan Fingar leading with four goals and two assists. Cortland saw goals from McGrath, Armstrong, and Harrington. Penn Yan’s goalkeepers maintained a 50% save rate, while Hathway won 15 of 17 faceoffs. Penn Yan is set to play Thomas on Thursday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-7 at MCQUAID JESUIT-6 - Fairport edged out McQuaid Jesuit 7-6 in a thrilling non-league match today. Leading scorer Mitchell Monte scored six of Fairport's seven goals, while AJ Quagrello and John Burrows contributed four of McQuaid's six goals. Luke Ryan achieved a 70 percent save rate for Fairport, while Jack Rawleigh had 50 percent for McQuaid Jesuit. Both teams saw players reach key career milestones during this closely contested game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-18 at JD-15 - Canandaigua edged Jamesville-DeWitt 18-15 in a dynamic non-league lacrosse match. Patrick Olvany led Canandaigua with five goals, while Lucas Patchen netted five for JD. Canandaigua goalie Quentin Shedrick achieved a 57% save rate, and senior Mason DePew marked a career milestone with over 300 faceoff wins. Both teams delivered notable scoring runs in a thrilling encounter.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-4 at HORSEHEADS-12 - Horseheads defeated Rush-Henrietta 12-4 in a non-league lacrosse game. Leading scorers for Rush-Henrietta were Parker Zugnoni with two goals and Ronin Walker with two assists. Daniel Schmitz managed a 56% save rate with fifteen saves in goal.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WESTHILL-3 at BRIGHTON-5 - Brighton triumphed over Westhill 5-3 in a non-league game on April 15. Gavin Parks scored twice, while junior goalie Logan Serve made eight saves with a 73% save rate. Westhill's Trevor Young, Jack Hayes, and Grady Etoll each scored, with Keller O'Hern recording sixteen saves in net. Brighton advanced to a 2-2 record as they prepare to face Wayne next.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

 AQUINAS-12 at NICHOLS-14 - Nichols overcame a slow start to defeat Aquinas 14-12 in a closely contested non-league game. After trailing 6-1 in the first quarter, Nichols responded with a strong second half, scoring six goals in the final quarter to claim victory. Jake Guggino led Aquinas with six goals and two assists, while Nichols saw contributions from multiple players, including three-goal performances by Janese, Duffett, and Cameron. Goaltending efforts by Gibson and Schimmel kept Aquinas in contention, but Nichols' late scoring run secured the win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

NYS Experimental Shot Clock Rule

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has approved a one-year experimental shot clock rule for the 2025 lacrosse season. This rule will be implemented at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels across all NYS public high schools.

Key Features of the Rule

60-second shot clock will activate in the following situations:

- Once the ball is advanced into the offensive goal area with possession.
- After Team A satisfies the 10-second count required to advance the ball into the goal area.

Teams must attempt a valid shot-defined as an attempt above the goal line extended (GLE) that contacts the goal, goalpost, goalkeeper, or results in a score-within 60 seconds. Failure to do so will result in the ball being awarded to the defensive team.

Shot Clock Reset Conditions

The shot clock will reset under certain circumstances, including:

1. When the offensive team regains possession in the offensive goal area following a defensive turnover.
2. After a valid shot makes contact with the goalpost or goalkeeper, and possession is regained in the offensive zone.
3. Following a loose ball play-on situation, once offensive possession is confirmed by officials.
4. After a defensive foul, with possession awarded to the offense.

Resets will be signaled by officials with a twirling arm motion, ensuring clarity for players and coaches. The clock remains inactive until a Team A player gains clear possession.

Officials` Signals

Additional hand signals will be used to manage the shot clock:

- Twirl of the hand indicates the shot clock should start or reset.
- A side-to-side wave of the arm indicates the shot clock has started or reset.
- Tapping the top of the head signals shot clock expiration, resulting in a turnover.

Impact of the Rule

This experimental rule is intended to enhance the tempo of play, encourage offensive creativity, and make the game more engaging for players and spectators. It marks a significant evolution in NYS high school lacrosse, with the 2025 season set to provide valuable insights on its impact and effectiveness.

Checking out Teams for 2025

After a brief hiatus, BlaxFive.NET reintroducing preview stories 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 were been given the opportunity to review the drafts and add quotes and comments. Coach Wilson has provided images for the stories.

With practice starting on March 17th and the first games starting the next week, we are on our way for the 2025 season.

There is a link to the stories on each of the team pages as well below or from the news archieves.

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.