and six additional games that fell within five goals, demonstrating their ability to compete in a variety of situations. With 65 percent of goal scoring and 62 percent of assists returning, the team carries meaningful offensive experience into the new season.
selection who contributed 14 goals and six assists. The defense returns strong award-winning talent, including senior defender Colby Lahr, senior LSM/defender Nick Trickler (Oswego commit), and senior defender Gianni Velazquez (Cortland commit). Trickler and Velazquez both earned first-team All-League honors last season, providing crucial experience for a defense that must replace All-League goalie Brent Williams.
Vedora, and Brent Williams. He says, "We are bringing back a solid core at both ends of the field and look forward to the challenge of the season. While we graduated some key pieces, we are confident that our returning players and newcomers are up to the challenge."
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# 4012 2026 Preview: Geneva Geneva Looks to Sustain MomentumPreseason Outlook
Geneva enters the 2026 season following a strong 13–5 campaign that showed both balance and consistency. With seven rising seniors, eight juniors, and two sophomores expected to contribute, the Panthers return a substantial core despite graduating five seniors from last year’s roster. Their 2025 performance included ten wins by at least five goals Returning PlayersSeveral standout players return after earning postseason recognition in the Finger Lakes East. Attackman Ryland Dunham, a Roberts Wesleyan commit, leads all returning scorers after posting 69 goals and 23 assists. His productivity is complemented by fellow attackman Jack Dunham, who delivered 34 goals and 30 assists, and by midfielder Ben Budgar, who added 13 goals and 20 assists while earning second-team All-League honors. Midfield support continues with junior midfielder Max Delgado, an All-League third-team Also returning with college commitments already announced are Owen Devaney (Keuka), Colin McGhan (Alfred), and the previously mentioned Trickler, Dunham, and Velazquez. Their future plans reflect both experience and leadership heading into the year. Coaching InformationHead Coach Jeff Dunham enters his eighth season guiding the program. With a 57–35 record at Geneva, Dunham’s leadership continues to provide stability as the team retools after graduating decorated contributors such as Max Heieck, Dominick Games This YearThe 2026 slate includes several Finger Lakes East matchups that will shape the conference picture. Geneva faces Newark on April 23 and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo on April 30, both league contests. Non-league opponents include Greece Storm, Aquinas, Waterloo, and Bloomfield-Honeoye. Last season, Geneva played competitive league games, including a one-goal win over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo and a close loss to Pal-Mac, while their non-league schedule offered a broad mix of challenges. The upcoming schedule again provides a blend of familiar league competition and varied non-league opponents. Statistical OverviewGeneva scored 239 goals in 2025, averaging 13.3 per game while allowing 121 goals for an average of 6.7. The Panthers’ offense was productive and efficient, and the defensive unit held opponents to single digits in many contests. With a large portion of scoring production returning, the team enters 2026 with a statistical profile that supports both continuity and potential improvement.
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# 3942 Geneva Move On To Semifinals Geneva earned a 21-7 victory over Newark in the Section 5 Quarterfinals, with seven players scoring goals. Ryland and Jack Dunham led with five goals each, and Geneva controlled faceoffs throughout the game. Brent Williams recorded a 63% save rate in goal. Newark's top scorer was Sam Underhill, who finished with four goals and one assist. Goalkeeper Carter Bumpus made 16 saves over 48 minutes. Jack Dunham also hit a career milestone with his 100th point. |
# 3921 Geneva Over Waterloo Geneva controlled the game against Waterloo, winning 16-1 with strong offensive contributions from multiple players. Ryland Dunham led with five goals and one assist, while goalie Owen Marquart recorded a 50% save rate. Geneva finished 12-4 and will play Newark in the Class C tournament, while Waterloo will face Haverling in Class D Round 1. |
# 3900 Geneva Earns Victory Over Newark Geneva controlled their matchup against Newark with steady offensive production in a 21-6 win. Ryland Dunham led Geneva with eight goals and three assists, supported by Max Heieck with three goals and six assists. Newark's Sam Underhill and Evan Shulla each scored three times, but the team struggled in the second half. Geneva’s Brent Williams made nine saves with a 64% save percentage, while Alex Pesante won twenty-four face-offs. Geneva will face Waterloo next, while Newark will take on Haverling. |
# 3800 Geneva Gets Win From Gananda Geneva secured an 18-8 victory over Gananda in an FL-D1 league game on Tuesday. Ryland Dunham led Geneva with eight goals, while Max Heieck added five. Jase Smith and Mason Groh each recorded three goals for Gananda. Geneva’s goalie Owen Marquart posted an 80% save rate, and Gananda’s Nick Falso reached his 400th career save. Geneva extended their winning streak to five games, with their next matchup against Bloomfield-Honeoye, while Gananda will face Newark. |
# 3792 Bishop Kearney Rallies, Penn Yan And Geneva Shine DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Monday's slate featured four games, with one delivering a closely contested battle. Bishop Kearney edged out Haverling 14-11, rallying in the second half behind five goals from James Scantleburry and a strong performance from freshman goalie Ethan Cole, who recorded 14 saves. Haverling’s Drew Spears contributed three goals and one assist, while junior goalie McLane Stermole reached his 600th career save. Elsewhere, Penn Yan dominated Mynderse-Romulus 19-4, Geneva extended its winning streak against Midlakes with a 9-4 victory, and the matchup between Waterloo and Batavia was halted due to lightning, with plans to resume at a later date. |
# 3790 Geneva Secures Victory Over Midlakes Geneva secured a 9-4 win over Midlakes, marking its sixth consecutive victory in the series. Geneva took control early with strong offensive efforts from Max Delgado and Max Heieck, while Brent Williams held firm in goal. Midlakes responded late, with Carter Casper scoring twice and James Sprague hitting his 50th career goal. Despite their push, Midlakes couldn’t close the gap, and Geneva took the win. |
# 3769 Geneva Secures Victory Over Marcus Whitman Geneva defeated Marcus Whitman 17-3 in a league matchup, with eight different players scoring. Max Heieck led Geneva with five goals and three assists, and Fischer Sleeman scored all three goals for Marcus Whitman. Geneva’s goalies Brent Williams and Owen Marquart both had save percentages over 70%, while Marcus Whitman’s Tyler Speers reached his 200th career save. Geneva will face Midlakes next, and Marcus Whitman hosts Waterloo. |
# 3731 Geneva Over Essex Junction (VT) 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. |
# 3627 Geneva Edges Auburn in Non-League Game Geneva defeated Auburn in a close 9-8 non-league matchup. Geneva`s Ryland Dunham scored four goals with two assists, and Max Heieck achieved his 100th career goal with three goals. Auburn`s Gennaro Hill led his team with four goals, supported by Matthew Smith’s two goals and two assists. Both goalies posted solid stats, with Geneva’s Brent Williams saving 53% of shots. |
# 3499 Quarters: All Top Seeds Move on Except One DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - There were 7 games played today and all of them were won by the high seeded teams except for one. In Class C, Livonia-Avon, HFL, and Geneva will join Pal-Mac who had a bye in the quarters. In Class D, Aquinas, Marcus Whitman, Penn Yan and Mynderse won their games. Marcus Whitman (#5) defeated Bloomfield-Honeoye (#4) 10-6. |
# 3457 East United Wins remains Undefeated at 5-0 DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - There were 4 games played today and 2 were close ones. East United-Eastridge was a 6-4 winner over Midlakes-Red Jacket. Nichols was a 7-5 winner over Rush-Henrietta. |
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