First Team SSDM Midfield (MC-d2). Matt Langan, a senior LSM earned All-League Second Team LSM Midfield (MC-d2). Mason Hawryschuk, a junior defenseman, earned All-League Honorable Mention Defense (MC-d2).
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# 4013 2026 Preview: Victor Victor Sets Sights on Another Strong RunRoster OutlookVictor enters the 2026 season following a 14-5 campaign and returns a substantial portion of its production despite graduating one of the largest senior classes in Section V.
The Blue Devils lost 15 seniors, including key contributors at every position such as Dennis Cole, Dante Pezzimenti, JT Ricci, Kyle Saeger, Brody Secker, and both goalies Carter Fries and Landon Tantillo. Several of these graduates earned major postseason honors, leaving meaningful roles to fill across the field. Even with those departures, Victor retains 61% of its goals and 63% of its assists from last season. The roster includes ten rising seniors, five juniors, and six sophomores, giving the team a balanced mix of experience and youth heading into 2026. Returning StandoutsVictor brings back one of the deepest returning award-winning groups in Class B. Will Johnson, a senior attackman, returns after a 36-goal, 12-assist season AND earning All-League Second Team Attack (MC-d2) recognition. Jackson Mead, a junior attackman produced 32 goals and 16 assists and earned All-League Second Team Attack (MC-d2). Matthew Herendeen, a junior attackman, added 17 goals and 25 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Attack (MC-d2). Eli Ricci, a sophomore midfielder/faceoff specialist, posted 13 goals, 5 assists, and an impressive 241+/75- at the X, earning 1st All-Section Team, Section 5 Class B All-Tournament Team, and All-League First Team FO Midfield (MC-d2) honors. Oliver Kowal, a senior defensive midfielder, earned HM All-Section Team and All-League Weston Oyer, a senior defensive midfielder, earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). Will Simpson, a junior goalie returns after a 55.7% save rate and All-League Honorable Mention Goalie (MC-d2) recognition. Colin Wheeler, a senior midfielder, added 26 goals and 16 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). Coaching InformationVictor continues under Head Coach Dan Stone, who enters his sixth season leading the program. Stone holds an impressive 81-15 record at Victor, matching his overall scholastic mark. His leadership has guided the Blue Devils through deep postseason runs, and he returns to a roster with both proven talent and emerging contributors. Coach Stone sees the need for older players to help develop younger ones. "Leadership became a priority and many players stepped up taking roles to guide our work through the off-season. Experienced players and alums have helped accelerate the learning curve for our younger players, who have worked hard to develop their skill and athleticism. Statistical OverviewVictor scored 222 goals last season, averaging 11.7 per game, while allowing 152 goals at an average of 8.0. Twelve games were decided by five goals or fewer, including two one-goal wins and two one-goal losses. With more than half of its scoring returning and a strong defensive core back, Victor enters 2026 with a solid statistical foundation. Games This YearThe 2026 schedule includes several MC2 league matchups. League games are set against Schroeder (04/10), Irondequoit (04/23), Brighton (04/25), and Thomas (05/05). Other contests include non-league meetings with Penfield, West Genesee, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Andrews (FL), Canandaigua, JD, Spencerport, Niskayuna, Baldwinsville, Fairport, and Hilton. Looking AheadWith a deep group of returning scorers, elite faceoff play, experienced defenders, and a veteran coach entering his sixth season, Victor approaches 2026 with confidence. The combination of returning production, defensive strength, and proven leadership positions the Blue Devils to remain a top contender in Class B.
Stories are planned for each of the teams in Section V and will be released, a few at a time, between now and the start of the playing season. The stories will remain on the front page for about one week and then will be available in the NEWS archive. There will be links for all the published stories HERE and a link will also be available on each TEAM PAGE. |
# 3959 Victor Advances to Finals with 12-7 Win Victor defeated Pittsford 12-7 to advance to the Class B Finals. Matthew Herendeen led Victor with three goals and three assists, while Kyle Seger contributed three goals and one assist. Victor controlled the game after a tied first quarter, scoring five unanswered goals in the second and maintaining their lead. Pittsford’s Lewis Grant was the only Panther with multiple points, finishing with one goal and one assist. Victor will face top-seeded Canandaigua on June 3rd at Hobart. |
# 3957 Canandaigua Will Play Victor in Finals DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - In a nail-biting Class B semifinal matchup, Canandaigua edged out Irondequoit 12-11 in overtime, with Drew Williamee delivering the game-winning goal as part of his three-goal, two-assist performance. After trailing 11-8 heading into the fourth, Canandaigua rallied with three late goals to force overtime, where Williamee sealed the victory. |
# 3901 Victor Holds Off Hilton Hilton and Victor battled in a close non-league game, with Victor winning 8-6. Hilton led at halftime but Victor’s four-goal third quarter turned the game. Leading scorers included Hilton’s Auriuso (two goals) and Victor’s Mead (three goals). Faceoff specialist Ricci controlled possession for Victor, and Hilton’s Maxwell recorded 20 saves. |
# 3818 Victor Holds Off Pittsford Victor built an early lead with a seven-goal first quarter and held off a strong second-half surge from Pittsford to secure an 11-8 win. Will Johnson led Victor’s scoring with four goals, while Charlie Ryan paced Pittsford with three goals and one assist. Victor’s sophomore goalie Will Simpson recorded 17 saves with a 68% save rate, while Pittsford’s sophomore goalie Pierce Madigan stopped six shots with an 86% save rate in the first half. |
# 3807 Victor Earns Win Over Irondequoit Victor defeated Irondequoit 14-9 in their MC-D2 league matchup, extending their winning streak against Irondequoit to sixteen games. Will Johnson led Victor with four goals, while Dylan Carey paced Irondequoit with four goals. Goalies Sven Habitzreuther and Will Simpson recorded save rates above 50%. Victor coach Dan Stone marked his 75th career win. Irondequoit plays Fairport next, while Victor faces Pittsford. |
# 3781 JD Edges Victor in Non-League Matchup JD secured a 9-7 win against Victor in a closely contested non-league game. JD built an early lead and maintained their advantage despite Victor’s late push. Leading scorers for Victor were Kyle Saeger and Brody Secker with two goals each, while sophomore goalie Will Simpson recorded 15 saves at a 65% save rate. The series history remains tight, with Victor leading five wins to JD’s four. Up next, Victor will face Irondequoit. |
# 3763 Victor Rolls Past Thomas Victor outperformed Thomas with a 14-2 victory in Wednesday's MC-D2 league game. Colin Wheeler led the offense for Victor with four goals, while Brody Secker and Matthew Herendeen added significant contributions. Nine different Victor players scored in the game, and freshman Eli Ricci excelled at faceoffs with 88% success. Thomas saw limited offense, with goals from Jake Polizzi and Lucas Nuccotelli. Victor goalie Will Simpson maintained a solid 67% save rate, helping Victor improve to 7-2 this season. |
# 3756 WEDNESDAY - Lacrosse Action Sparkles DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - On a dynamic day of lacrosse, Orchard Park edged past Aquinas with a 17-12 victory, thanks to Justin Relosky’s standout performance with three goals and five assists, while Aquinas’ Jake Gibson achieved a historic 400 career saves. Brighton showcased dominance in an 11-3 league win against Schroeder, with Miles McGuire leading the offense and Logan Serve securing a strong defense with a 67% save rate. Eleven other matches unfolded throughout the day, including commanding wins by Hilton (28-1 against East United-Eastridge), Haverling (13-0 against Batavia-Notre Dame), and Canandaigua (16-5 against HFL). The total number of games played today was twelve, illustrating a thrilling lineup across leagues. |
# 3706 Iona Preparatory Defeats Victor 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. |
# 3635 Victor Takes Home Win Against Brighton Victor achieved an 11-5 win over Brighton in an MC-D2 league game with contributions from Brody Secker (three goals) and Colin Wheeler (three goals). Despite Brighton`s early fight, Victor's nine-goal run and six saves from Will Simpson secured their victory. Brighton`s efforts were led by Ben Marangola with two goals and Henry Werzinger excelling in faceoffs. |
# 3613 Victor Outpaces Fairport in Non-League Victor secured a 13-8 win over Fairport in a non-league lacrosse match, showcasing contributions from Will Johnson and Kyle Saeger. Fairport`s Mitchell Monte led with four goals and two assists. Both teams` goalies performed notably, with Carter Fries achieving a 60 percent save rate. Victor capitalized on a strong first quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game. |
# 3518 McQuaid and Victor Are In the Championships DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Section V went two for four in the Western Semifinals as McQuaid beat Liverpool 10-5 and Victor beat Vestal 17-6. Aquinas lost to a strong team from Marcellus and Jamesville-DeWitt defeated HFL. |
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