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# 4026  2026 Preview: Gananda

Gananda Builds Through Transition

Program Outlook

Gananda enters the 2026 season in Class D following a 4–13 record in 2025. The team experienced significant roster turnover, graduating eight seniors and working with a small returning upperclass group. Despite those challenges, Gananda will field a team this season, leaning on developing numbers and continuity rather than results-driven expectations.

Coaching Perspective

Dan Riordan returns for his second season as head coach with a current record of 4–13 at Gananda. He has acknowledged that two players who were expected returners have transferred, reducing the available experience at the varsity level. Even with that adjustment, the program is moving forward with the season, supported by stronger participation numbers at the middle school level and a focus on maintaining program continuity.

Roster Overview

Gananda graduated eight seniors who filled roles across midfield, defense, attack, and goal, several of whom earned All-League recognition. The returning varsity group includes two rising seniors, one junior, and two sophomores. While the numbers are limited, many of the returning players logged meaningful minutes last season.

Returning Award Winners

Two returning players bring league recognition back into the lineup. Nick Falso returns in goal after earning Finger Lakes Goalie Player of the Year honors, finishing last season with 283 saves and a 56.2 percent save rate. Also returning is sophomore Cameron Richards who scored 9g-4a as a freshman. Together, they provide leadership and stability for a young roster.

Statistical Overview

In 2025, Gananda scored 161 goals while allowing 233, averaging 9.5 goals per game with 13.7 goals against. The team returns 84 goals, accounting for 52 percent of last season’s scoring, and 40 assists, representing 48 percent of the assist total. Gananda recorded two wins by five or more goals and played five games decided within five goals, including one one-goal loss.

Games This Year

Gananda’s 2026 schedule features a mix of league and non-league contests. League games, designated as FLW matchups, include games against Bloomfield-Honeoye, Midlakes, Waterloo, Marcus Whitman, and Mynderse-Romulus. These contests will serve as the primary benchmarks within league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL games against teams such as Haverling, Pal-Mac, Newark, Wayne, Geneva, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo.

Season Focus

With a small returning group and acknowledged roster challenges, Gananda enters the season focused on participation, development, and maintaining continuity within the program. The emphasis in 2026 will be on growth and experience as the program bridges toward stronger numbers in future seasons.
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# 3914  Gates Chili Over Gananda

Gates Chili won 19-12 against Gananda in a non-league matchup. The teams were tied early, but Gates Chili surged ahead in the third quarter. Leading scorers for Gates Chili included Jayden Maryjanowski with six goals and four assists and Michael Alley with six goals and one assist. Gananda’s top players were Jase Smith with five goals and Brody Daciw with two goals and four assists. Gates Chili goalie Demar Williams had eight saves, while Gananda’s Nick Falso recorded 18. The win improves Gates Chili’s record to 5-9, while Gananda stands at 4-12.
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# 3873  Gananda Secures Win Over Marcus Whitman

Gananda defeated Marcus Whitman 12-10 in a competitive game with multiple lead changes and three ties. Jase Smith led the Blue Panthers with six goals, while Ayden Clark paced Marcus Whitman with six of his own. Goalie Nick Falso had 18 saves for Gananda with a 64% save percentage. Gananda’s late-game rally secured the victory.
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# 3825  Pal-Mac Stays Unbeaten 12-0

Pal-Mac continued its undefeated season with a win over Gananda on Friday. Gananda scored three goals, with Mason Groh striking early, Jase Smith scoring in the third quarter, and Cameron Richards adding one in the fourth. Nick Falso recorded 17 saves for Gananda. With the win, Pal-Mac improved to 12-0, while Gananda fell to 2-8.
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# 3823  Brighton Takes Thriller, Pal-Mac Stays Perfect

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Four games were played on Friday, with Brighton edging out Spencerport in a close 14-10 battle. Brighton broke an early tie and sealed the win with a dominant fourth-quarter performance, led by Miles McGuire’s five goals. Zach Tortora matched that total for Spencerport, while Chase D’Amico reached a milestone with 300 career faceoff wins. In the other games, Pal-Mac continued its undefeated season with a commanding victory over Gananda, Tully overpowered Mynderse-Romulus, and Gates Chili cruised past Batavia-Notre Dame. 
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# 3815  Newark Secures Win Over Gananda

Newark secured a 15-12 win against Gananda in a non-league matchup. Newark's Evan Shulla led with seven goals and one assist, while Sam Underhill contributed five goals and two assists. Gananda’s top scorers were Jase Smith and Brody Daciw, both with four goals and one assist. Gananda's goalie Nick Falso recorded 15 saves with a 50% save rate. Newark’s record improves to 3-4, while Gananda moves to 2-7.
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# 3720  Wayne Secures Victory Over Gananda

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.
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# 3628  Gananda Over East United-Eastridge

Gananda defeated East United-Eastridge 11-9 in a closely contested non-league lacrosse game, with leading scorers Brody Daciw and Jase Smith driving Gananda's offensive efforts. Goaltender Nick Falso played a crucial role with a 64 percent save rate. Despite a fourth-quarter surge from East United-Eastridge, Gananda maintained their lead to secure the win.
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# 3481  Pal-Mac Remains Undefeated

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were thirteen games played today and three were close ones. Newark defeated Brockport by a score of 11-10. Pal-Mac was a 6-4 winner over Williamsville East. Fayetteville-Manlius was a 11-10 winner over McQuaid Jesuit. 
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