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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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Monroe County Awards for 2025

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The Monroe County coaches met for their end of the year meeting and gave out 167 awards to their players. Full Story

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

Finger Lakes Awards for 2025

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The Head Coaches from the Finger Lakes met at the end of the season and determined their awards for 2025. 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

Penn Yan and CA Move to State Finals

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DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - [UPDATED] Three NYS semifinal games were played today, with Canandaigua securing a strong 17-11 win over CBA, powered by Mike Belles' six-goal performance. Penn Yan emerged victorious against Ogdensburg Free Academy with a 17-10 win. West Genesee continued their undefeated streak by defeating Penfield 16-6 in the NYS Semifinal. Full Story

Lots of Awards at End of the Season

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The end of the season always means awards, as players receive league, tournament and national awards. It is a massive project to account for all the various honors. Last year there were 439 awards that need to be loaded onto player pages and various stories.  Full Story

Penfield Penn Yan and Canandaigua Win

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DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - In a tightly contested non-league battle, Penfield edged out Orchard Park 12-10, fueled by Jake Maurer’s five-goal performance and a crucial early five-goal run. Mason Schembri’s 14 saves proved vital in preserving the victory and extending Penfield’s winning streak to six games. Meanwhile, three other teams secured comfortable victories, with Canandaigua cruising past Lake Shore 15-6, Jamesville-DeWitt overpowering HFL 16-5, and Penn Yan methodically dispatching Marcellus 13-8.  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

GVLOA Honors Team Sportsmanship

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The Genesee Valley Lacrosse Officials Association (GVLOA) provides officials for all of the the boys lacrosse teams in Section V and recently handed out their annual Steven R. Morgan Sportsmanship Awards to one team in each Class. The award is given to a team that exemplifies sportsmanship at the coaches’ level, the players level, and the fans level.  Officials vote after every game by the officials at the game. Full Story

2025 Sportsfive/Section V Players of the Year

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The 2022 Section V Player of the year honors were announced at the end of the Section V Championship games. The winners were Mitchell Monte from Fairport, Anthony (A.J.) Theodorakakos from Penfield and Drew Williamee from Canandaigua. 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

Dominant Performances Set the Stage for Quarters

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DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Two decisive victories highlighted today’s matchups as HFL powered past Hamburg 11-4, extending their winning streak to five games behind standout performances from Marco Vengoechea and Cash Arena. Meanwhile, Penn Yan delivered a commanding 19-8 win over Akron, fueled by stellar offensive contributions from Braden and Teagan Fingar alongside Tukker Fisher. Coach Brian Hobart notched his 325th career victory, leading Penn Yan into the next round. In total, two games were played, shaping the path for upcoming quarterfinal clashes. Full Story

Penfield and Canandaigua Triumph in Sectional Thrillers

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DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Penfield secured its first Section V title since 2018 with an impressive 11-9 victory over defending champion McQuaid Jesuit, powered by standout performances from Tournament MVP Brodie Joyce (6g-2a) and Jake Maurer (2g-4a). Meanwhile, Canandaigua staged a thrilling comeback in the Sectional Finals, overcoming a late deficit to defeat Victor 11-10, led by Senior Mike Belles (4g) and a strong defensive stand from goalie Quentin Shedrick (8 saves). These nail-biting matchups highlighted a day filled with intense competition across multiple games.  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

Championship Monday: Class C and D

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DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Two sectional championships were decided in commanding fashion, as Honeoye Falls-Lima (HFL) and Penn Yan stamped their authority on the field. HFL cruised to a 19-7 victory over previously unbeaten Pal-Mac, capturing their third straight Sectional title with an explosive offense led by MVP Grady Goodberlet (6g-2a). Meanwhile, Penn Yan overwhelmed Bloomfield Honeoye 19-6, claiming their 26th Sectional crown behind Teagan Fingar’s stellar 5-goal, 5-assist performance.  Full Story

Canandaigua Will Play Victor in Finals

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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. 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

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