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Canandaigua's Great Season Ends

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Garden City dominated the NYS Championship game, securing their 10th title with a commanding 14-5 victory over Canandaigua. The Trojans set the tone early, scoring the first 12 goals of the game and holding the Gray Wolves scoreless through halftime. Junior Charlie Koester led the offensive charge with 3 goals and 3 assists, while sophomore Anthony Asaro (4g-1a) and freshman Ben Smith (3g) also delivered standout performances. Canandaigua fought back in the second half, with AJ Sterman, Drew Williamee, Patrick Olvany, and Jack Stanney contributing to their five-goal effort, but the deficit proved too large to overcome. The victory marked Garden City’s second title in three years, while Canandaigua closed out their season at 19-3, reflecting on a strong campaign despite falling short in their third state finals appearance.

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Penn Yan To Face Forks For Championship

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Penn Yan secured a 17-10 win against Ogdensburg Free Academy, pulling away in the fourth quarter. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and three assists, reaching his 150th career assist, while Tukker Fisher contributed four goals and four assists. Goalkeeper Will Thompson made 13 saves with a 57% save percentage. The win extended Penn Yan’s streak to six games and improved their record to 20-2 and ends the Blue Devil undefeated season at 21-1. Penn Yan will play for the NYS championship on Saturday against Chenango Forks at Hobart and William Smith College. Full Story

Undefeated West Genny Goes to Finals

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West Genesee defeated Penfield 16-6 in a NYS Semifinal matchup at SUNY Cortland. Jack Wenham led West Genesee with five goals and one assist, while Jake McMahon had four goals and two assists. Penfield’s Jake Maurer scored twice, with Griffin Banister adding one goal and two assists. West Genesee’s goalie, Jonathan Shoults, had seven saves, while Penfield’s Mason Schembri recorded eleven. The Wildcats remained undefeated at 21-0 and will play Half Hallow Hills (Section XI) on Saturday at Hobart and WIlliam Smith College. Full Story

Canandaigua to Meet Garden City In Finals

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Canandaigua defeated CBA 17-11 in a non-league game at SUNY Cortland, building an early lead and maintaining control throughout. Mike Belles scored 6 goals for Canandaigua, supported by Ryan Bremer with 4 and Drew Williamee with 2 goals and 4 assists. CBA’s Jack Ludington led his team with 6 goals and an assist. Canandaigua’s goalie Quentin Shedrick made 10 saves while allowing 11 goals, while CBA’s Drew Britton had 16 saves and allowed 17 goals. This game marks the first meeting between the two teams and The Grey Wolves will play Garden City (Section VIII) in the Finals at Hobart and William Smith College on Saturday.  Full Story

Penfield Takes Hard-Fought Victory

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Penfield earned a 12-10 victory over Orchard Park in a non-league matchup. The game was close throughout, with Penfield’s early five-goal run proving decisive. Leading scorers for Penfield were Jake Maurer with five goals and Griffin Banister with two goals and three assists. Orchard Park’s top performer was Owen Wright with four goals. Penfield goalie Mason Schembri recorded 14 saves with a 58% save percentage. The win extended Penfield’s streak to six games. Full Story

Canandaigua Moves on to The Semifinals

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Canandaigua earned a 15-6 victory over Lake Shore in a non-league matchup. The team built an early lead with seven first-quarter goals and maintained control through four quarters. Patrick Olvany led the offense with three goals, while Drew Williamee contributed two goals and five assists. Goalie Quentin Shedrick recorded a 75% save rate in 24 minutes. The win improves Canandaigua’s record to 18-2. Full Story

JD Gets Win Over HFL

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JD claimed a 16-5 victory over HFL in their non-league matchup at CNS. Despite HFL's early lead, JD maintained offensive pressure, with Lucas Patchen scoring five goals and Ryan Babikan contributing four. HFL saw production from Goodberlet and Vengoechea with two goals each, and Coon added another. In goal, Jason Bennett made 13 saves, surpassing 300 career saves. This win marks JD’s third straight against HFL. Full Story

Penn Yan Moves on to Semifinals

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Penn Yan won their non-league matchup against Marcellus 13-8 at CNS, maintaining steady offensive production across four quarters. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with four goals and three assists, supported by Mike Gigliotti and Braden Fingar, who each scored three times. Will Thompson stood firm in goal, making 17 saves with a 68% save rate. Marcellus saw contributions from Chris Doshna II, Nick Rayfield, and Henry Lawrence, but Penn Yan’s offensive push secured the victory, extending their winning streak to five games. Full Story

HFL Secures Win Over Hamburg

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HFL defeated Hamburg 11-4 in the out-bracket game between Section V and VII held at Canandaigua, extending their winning streak to five games. Marco Vengoechea led HFL with four goals and one assist, while Cash Arena scored three times and Quinn Kailbourne contributed two goals and three assists. Jack McDonald led Hamburg with two goals. Sophomore goalie Jason Bennett recorded seven saves with a 64% save rate. This win marked head coach Eric Goodberlet’s 50th victory, adding to HFL’s strong season record. Full Story

Penn Yan Earns Play-In Victory Over Akron

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Penn Yan earned a 19-8 victory over Akron in the Class D NYS play-in game behind strong offensive performances from Braden Fingar, Teagan Fingar, and Tukker Fisher. Akron’s Charles Rebmann III led his team with three goals and an assist. Penn Yan goalie Will Thompson recorded eight saves for a 57% save percentage, while freshman Greyson Hathway won 23 of 29 faceoffs. The win marked coach Brian Hobart’s 325th career victory at Penn Yan who will now face Marcellus in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Full Story

Grey Wolves Triumph in Thrilling Comeback

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Canandaigua pulled off a dramatic fourth-quarter rally to dethrone two-time defending champion Victor, securing an 11-10 victory in the Sectional Finals. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Braves exploded with four unanswered goals in the final frame to take the lead, led by Senior Mike Belles (4g), who earned Class B All Tournament MVP honors. Ryan Bremer (3g-1a) and Drew Williamee (1g-1a) added key offensive contributions, while goalie Quentin Shedrick anchored the defense with eight saves. Victor’s Kyle Seager (4g) and Brody Secker (2g-2a) led their team’s effort, but a late push fell just short. With the win, Canandaigua returns to the State Tournament for the first time in four years and will face Lake Shore (Section VI) in their next matchup. In total, multiple games were played tonight across classifications, but this battle stood out as the closest and most intense matchup.

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HFL Wins in Class C

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In a dominant performance, HFL secured their third consecutive Sectional Championship with a commanding 19-7 victory over the previously undefeated Pal-Mac Red Raiders, marking their fourth title in program history. The Cougars set the tone early, jumping to a 5-0 lead and maintaining control throughout, led by standout sophomore Grady Goodberlet (6g-2a), who was named Class C All Tournament MVP. Teammates Marco Vangoechea (6g-1a) and Quinn Kailbourne (2g-4a) also played pivotal roles, while Jackson Dennie (3g) and Reid Diehl (1g-2a) led the Red Raiders' efforts. HFL’s strong defensive showing, highlighted by face-off battles and eight saves from goalie Jason Bennett, sealed the victory. The Cougars now advance to the Sub-regional round against Section VI Champion Hamburg on Wednesday at Canandaigua Academy.  Full Story

Penn Yan Wins in Class D

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In a dominant performance, HFL secured their third consecutive Sectional Championship with a commanding 19-7 victory over the previously undefeated Pal-Mac Red Raiders, marking their fourth title in program history. The Cougars set the tone early, jumping to a 5-0 lead and maintaining control throughout, led by standout sophomore Grady Goodberlet (6g-2a), who was named Class C All Tournament MVP. Teammates Marco Vangoechea (6g-1a) and Quinn Kailbourne (2g-4a) also played pivotal roles, while Jackson Dennie (3g) and Reid Diehl (1g-2a) led the Red Raiders' efforts. HFL’s strong defensive showing, highlighted by face-off battles and eight saves from goalie Jason Bennett, sealed the victory. The Cougars now advance to the Sub-regional round against Section VI Champion Hamburg on Wednesday at Canandaigua Academy.  Full Story

Drew Williamee Takes CA to Finals

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Canandaigua won 12-11 in overtime against Irondequoit in the Class B semifinals. Drew Williamee led with three goals and two assists, including the game-winner, while Patrick Olvany and Jack Stanney each scored three times. Junior goalie Quentin Shedrick entered late in the third quarter and made eight saves, shutting out Irondequoit in the fourth. Cooper Moore led Irondequoit with six goals. After trailing 11-8 heading into the fourth, Canandaigua scored three times to force overtime, where Williamee sealed the victory. Canandaigua will play second-seeded Victor in the final on June 2nd on Tuesday. Full Story

Victor Advances to Finals with 12-7 Win

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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. Full Story

Penfield Advances to Class Finals

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Penfield defeated Fairport 10-7 in the Section 5 semifinal, with Griffin Banister leading the team with four goals and one assist. Jake Maurer added three goals, while Brodie Joyce, Manny Castro, and Harrison Easton each scored once. Goalie Mason Schembri made 10 saves with a 59% save percentage, and Colin Miller won 11 faceoffs. Penfield will play McQuaid Jesuit in the Class Finals on June 3rd. Full Story

McQuaid Advances to Class A Finals

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McQuaid Jesuit secured a 19-5 victory over Rush-Henrietta in the Section 5 semifinal on May 30. Ten players contributed goals, including leading scorers Talin Parks and John Burrows. Goalie Jack Rawleigh made nine saves with a 64% save rate. McQuaid Jesuit will play Penfield in the Class A finals on June 3rd. Full Story

Penn Yan Advances to Class D Championship

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Penn Yan defeated Mynderse-Romulus 19-4 in the Section 5 semifinal, with nine players contributing to the scoring effort. Teagan and Braden Fingar, Tukker Fisher, and Miles Ditzell led the offensive charge. Penn Yan's defense held strong, with solid performances from goalkeepers Jaxon Jensen and Wilson Oliva. The team will play Bloomfield-Honeoye for the Class D championship on Monday. Full Story

Brennan Thomas Lifts the Pride in Closing Seconds

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Bloomfield-Honeoye won the Section 5 semifinal against Midlakes with a 12-11 victory, capped off by Brennan Thomas’s winning goal with five seconds left. Tyler Bruder led the team with three goals, while John Blair assisted on four scores. Goalie Ethan Stoddard finished with a 54% save rate. The team advances to the Class D championship on Monday against Penn Yan. Full Story

Pal-Mac Defeats Wayne to Reach Class C Finals

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Top seeded Pal-Mac used multiple long runs of scoring to defeat fourth seeded Wayne 21-10 in the first of tonight’s two Class C Semi-Final games. The Red Raiders were led in scoring by Jackson Dennie (6g-4a). Reid Diehl (4g), Brandon Dennie (3g-1a), Luke VanGorden (3g-1a) also added multiple goals for Pal-Mac. For Wayne, Shane Coleman (3g-1a) and Tucker Eaton (4g) led in scoring. The Eagles’ goalie, Gavin Hamel, had an outstanding first quarter with 9 saves; he finished the game with 16 total saves. Full Story

Penfield Advances to Section V Semifinal

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Penfield defeated East United-Eastridge nineteen to zero in the Section V Quarter Final. Fourteen players scored, with Brodie Joyce leading with three goals and three assists. Goalie Mason Schembri recorded four saves in twenty-two minutes, and Nate Roche added one save in twelve minutes. Colin Miller reached three hundred career faceoff wins with nine victories in the game. Full Story

Geneva Move On To Semifinals

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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. Full Story

HFL Advances in Class C Quarterfinals

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HFL won the Section V quarterfinals over Brockport, 14-2, with strong offensive contributions from Kailbourne, Goodberlet, and Vengoechea. HFL goalies Bennett and Blythe combined for 12 saves, and Blythe reached his 100th career save. Brockport’s goals came from Davis in the first quarter and Miller in the fourth. Full Story

Canandaigua Secures Victory Over Aquinas

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Canandaigua secured a 20-12 victory over Aquinas in the Section 5 quarterfinals, led by senior attackman Drew Williamee’s five-goal performance, which marked his 100th career goal. Ryan Bremer added six goals, while Aquinas’ Jake Guggino countered with six goals of his own. Canandaigua controlled the game with a five-goal run and strong fourth-quarter play, moving to a 15-2 record in the postseason. Full Story

Penn Yan Advances with Strong Team Effort

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Penn Yan won 19-2 against Haverling in the Section 5 Quarter Final, with seven players contributing to the offense. Teagan Fingar led with five goals and two assists, and Colt Walters scored four times. The team's defense was strong, with Jaxon Jensen and Will Thompson combining for seven saves. Haverling’s Zach Colegrove and Gavin Price each scored once, and McLane Stermole made 22 saves. Penn Yan will play Mynderse-Romulus in the semifinal round. Full Story

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