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.
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# 4018 2026 Preview: Wayne Wayne Returns ExperienceProgram OutlookWayne enters the 2026 season in Class C coming off an 8–10 record a year ago. The Eagles navigated a schedule that included a mix of close contests and learning opportunities, finishing with seven games decided within five goals.
With only three seniors graduated and a large group of returning upperclassmen, Wayne brings back much of its core as it looks to build on last season's experience. Coaching ContinuityJohn Hanss returns for his fourth season as head coach with a 26–21 record at Wayne. Roster BreakdownWayne graduated three seniors, including key contributors at attack and defense. In their place, the Eagles return 12 rising seniors, along with four juniors and four sophomores, giving the roster a strong veteran presence. That experience is expected to help balance a team that showed offensive capability last season while continuing to work through defensive challenges. Returning Award WinnersA significant number of returning players earned postseason recognition in 2025. Shane Coleman returns after a standout year that included 36 goals and 17 assists, earning Section 5 Statistical OverviewIn 2025, Wayne scored 186 goals while allowing 239, averaging 10.3 goals per game with 13.3 goals against. The Eagles return 79 goals, accounting for 42 percent of last season’s scoring, and 66 assists, representing 53 percent of their assist total. Wayne Games This YearWayne’s 2026 schedule again features a blend of league and non-league matchups. League games, designated as FLE contests, include meetings with Pal-Mac, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, Geneva, and Newark. Those games will serve as key benchmarks within league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL games against familiar opponents such as Churchville-Chili, HFL, Schroeder, Greece Storm, Midlakes, and Marcus Whitman, offering continued opportunities for evaluation and growth. Looking AheadWith a deep returning class and multiple All-League performers back in the lineup, Wayne enters the season focused on consistency and progression. The combination of experience, continuity, and offensive return gives the Eagles a clear foundation as they move into the 2026 campaign.
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# 3855 Wayne Secures Win Over Geneva Wayne secured a 12-9 win against Geneva, breaking away in the third quarter with six goals. Mason Michel led Wayne with four goals and two assists, followed by Tas Strickland with three goals and three assists. Shane Coleman added three goals, and goalie Gavin Hamel recorded 15 saves with a 63% save percentage. Geneva's stats were unavailable. Wayne will face Newark next, while Geneva will host Pal-Mac on Thursday. |
# 3831 Amherst Downs Wayne Amherst defeated Wayne 10-7 in a non-league game, gaining an advantage with a strong second quarter. Wayne’s leading scorer was Tas Strickland with three goals, supported by Mason Michel’s two goals and two assists. Eighth-grade goalie Gavin Hamel recorded fifteen saves, reaching one hundred career saves while posting a 60% save rate. |
# 3812 Wayne Over Lakers in Close Match Wayne defeated Livonia-Avon-Geneseo 14-13 in a close contest. Wayne's Mason Michel led all scorers with seven goals and three assists, while teammate Tas Strickland had five goals and reached his 100th career goal. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's top scorer was Will Schweitzer with five goals, followed by Henry Walters with four goals and an assist. Both goalies made key saves, with Wayne's Gavin Hamel stopping 18 shots and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's Colton Rose recording 15. Wayne maintained its early lead despite a strong third-quarter push from Livonia-Avon-Geneseo. |
# 3799 Joe Hill Wins 225th Game at Pal-Mac Pal-Mac defeated Wayne 19-5 in an FL-D1 league game. Shane Coleman led Wayne with three goals, while Mason Michel and Tucker Eaton each added one. Eaton and Stone Sozio contributed assists. Wayne’s goaltenders, Andrew Contestabile and Gavin Hamel, each finished with save percentages above 50%. Pal-Mac maintained its undefeated record at 11-0, with head coach Joe Hill earning his 225th career win. Wayne will travel to Livonia-Avon-Geneseo on Thursday, while Pal-Mac hosts Mynderse-Romulus the same night. There was no report from Pal-Mac by post-time. |
# 3794 Tuesday – Thrilling Battles and Milestone Moments DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Brighton edged out Thomas 13-11 in the day’s closest contest, while standout performances and career milestones defined the action across the 15 games played. Sam Underhill became Newark’s all-time leading scorer with a nine-goal performance, Jake Olbrich hit 100 career assists for Aquinas, and Geneva extended their winning streak to five. Victor, Penfield, and Fairport secured key wins, while Canandaigua remained undefeated with a dominant 19-0 victory. |
# 3736 Fourth Quarter Give Saints Win 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. |
# 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. |
# 3714 Wayne Secures First Win of the Season 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. |
# 3686 Brighton Over Wayne 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. |
# 3671 HFL Over Wayne HFL defeated Wayne in a non-league game with a score of 20-3, bolstered by standout performances from Grady Goodberlet (six goals, four assists) and Mathew Brassie (four goals, three assists), who achieved his fiftieth career assist. Nine players scored for HFL, including Ezra Gathercole and Ben Segar with their first Varsity goals. Wayne’s junior midfielder Ben Dodds also scored his first Varsity goal. In goal, HFL’s Jason Bennett had nine saves and a ninety percent save rate, contributing to the team’s strong showing. |
# 3654 Midlakes Earns First Win Against Wayne The Midlakes Screaming Eagles triumphed over the Wayne Eagles 20-9 in Thursday's FL-D1 league game. Leading scorers for Midlakes included James Sprague (six goals, three assists), Carter Casper (four goals, three assists), and Nate Lathrop (four goals, four assists). For Wayne, Shane Coleman contributed three goals and one assist, while Tas Strickland added two goals and one assist. Midlakes goalie Stuart Quku posted a save percentage of fifty-seven, with twelve saves in forty-eight minutes. Freshman Stone Sozio scored his first varsity goal for Wayne. Midlakes moves to 2-0, and Wayne will seek their first win in upcoming matches. |
# 3649 Exciting OT Highlights Tonight DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Thursday saw a total of eight lacrosse games, with four of them decided by narrow margins. Canisius edged out Aquinas 10-9 in overtime after six ties throughout the game, while East United-Eastridge secured their first win of the season with a thrilling 7-6 overtime victory against Brockport. |
# 3554 2025 Preview: Wayne As the spring lacrosse season approaches, the Wayne Boys Lacrosse team is ready to hit the field with renewed vigor and determination. After posting a 7-10 record last year, the team aims to build on their experiences and make a strong showing in Class C competition. |
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