The book for Livonia-Avon-Geneseo: Connor Duryea (1a), Nikolai Hanna (2a), Max McEnerney (3g), Colin Molinari (1g), Will Schweitzer (5g), Rider VanZandt (1a), Henry Walters (4g-1a), Goaltending: Colton Rose 15s/14ga = 52% (48 mins).

The book for Wayne: Shane Coleman (1g-1a), Tas Strickland (5g-3a), Mason Michel (7g-3a), Stone Sozio (1g-5a), Goaltending: Gavin Hamel 18s/13ga = 58% (48 mins).

2025-05-08 - Wayne secured a narrow 14-13 victory over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a game that remained close throughout. Wayne led 5-2 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 9-4 by halftime. However, the Lakers fought back, outscoring Wayne 5-2 in the third quarter to pull within two. The fourth quarter was tightly contested, with Wayne holding on for the win.

Wayne's leading scorers were Mason Michel with seven goals and three assists, and Tas Strickland with five goals and three assists. Strickland also reached his 100th career goal during the game. Stone Sozio contributed one goal and five assists, while Shane Coleman added a goal and an assist. Goalie Gavin Hamel made 18 saves with a 58% save rate. For Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, Will Schweitzer scored five goals, Henry Walters added four goals and an assist, and Max McEnerney contributed three goals. Colin Molinari chipped in a goal, while Nikolai Hanna and Rider VanZandt provided assists. Goalie Colton Rose recorded 15 saves with a 52% save rate.

Wayne held onto its lead despite Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's strong third-quarter push. Both teams will play again on Saturday, with Livonia-Avon-Geneseo facing Schroeder and Wayne taking on Amherst.      [ Story and BOX SCORE]