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There were thirty-five games played last week. There are seventy-two out of section games scheduled and 47 have been played. Section V teams have won 31 and lost 16 (66% wins). There are two undefeated teams at this point: Canandaigua (10-0) and Pal-Mac (10-0).

Looking Back

Despite a rainout that halted play for a day, the week delivered a mix of dominant wins and closely contested matchups. Two teams saw their perfect seasons come to an end: Pittsford fell to Irondequoit, while Bloomfield-Honeoye lost to Pal-Mac in a clash of unbeatens.

Monday: A Pair of Nail-Biters
Six games kicked off the week, including two thrillingly close contests. Irondequoit edged Spencerport 12-10 in a non-league showdown, fueled by standout performances from Cooper Moore and Kieran Stenzel, while Spencerport’s Jayden Mandarano delivered an impressive four-goal effort. In another tight matchup, Gates Chili secured an 11-9 victory over East United-Eastridge, thanks to stellar contributions from Jayden Maryjanowski and Michael Alley. Elsewhere, Aquinas, Brighton, Brockport, and Midlakes dominated their opponents, showcasing impressive offensive and defensive displays.

Tuesday: No Games, Player Honors Announced
Weather disruptions kept teams off the field, but the Players of the Week were unveiled: Hilton’s faceoff midfielder Drew O’Buck and Penfield’s goalkeeper Mason Schembri earned the honors.

Wednesday: A Dynamic Day of Lacrosse
A full slate of matchups unfolded on Wednesday. Orchard Park outlasted Aquinas 17-12 behind Justin Relosky’s three goals and five assists, while Aquinas’ Jake Gibson reached a milestone with 400 career saves. Brighton delivered an authoritative 11-3 league win over Schroeder, powered by Miles McGuire’s offensive leadership and Logan Serve’s 67% save rate in goal.
Twelve total games were played, including commanding victories from Hilton (28-1 over East United-Eastridge), Haverling (13-0 over Batavia-Notre Dame), and Canandaigua (16-5 over HFL).

Thursday: Mismatched Wins Across the Board
All four games played on Thursday ended in decisive victories. Pal-Mac remained undefeated with a 21-9 win over Bloomfield-Honeoye, shaking off early struggles before pulling away. Geneva handled Marcus Whitman 17-3, with Max Heieck netting five goals, while Marcus Whitman’s Tyler Speers celebrated his 200th career save. Midlakes dominated Newark 16-2, featuring contributions from seven different Eagles and a stellar 87% save rate by goalie Stuart Quku. Meanwhile, Penn Yan shut out Waterloo 19-0, showcasing airtight defense and a deep scoring roster.

Friday: Overtime Drama
Four matchups highlighted Friday’s action, including a nail-biting overtime showdown where Spencerport edged Fairport 7-6. Jayden Mandarano delivered the clutch game-winner after a late rally, while standout efforts from Ajavananda and Monte kept the game competitive. Elsewhere, Canandaigua cruised past Gates Chili 19-3 behind Ryan Bremer’s four-goal effort, Brighton dispatched Corning 17-7, and Hilton controlled the second half en route to a 14-5 victory over Aquinas.

Saturday: Wet Conditions, Tight Battles
Ten games took place in generally rainy weather, with three coming down to the wire. Grand Island secured a hard-fought 10-8 win over Schroeder, bolstered by key performances from Cody Preston and Van Bolton in goal. JD held off Victor in a gritty 9-7 victory, fending off a late offensive surge from Victor. Meanwhile, Wayne edged Mynderse-Romulus 14-13 in a dramatic FL-D1 league contest, with Tas Strickland leading the scoring and eighth-grade goalie Gavin Hamel stepping up in a clutch moment.
Other matchups saw dominant victories, including McQuaid Jesuit extending their winning streak against St. Joseph’s, Penn Yan celebrating milestone goals, and HFL rolling past their opponent with a commanding 14-2 win. 

Looking Ahead

Fifty-one games are scheduled for the upcoming week, promising plenty of action on the field.

Monday will see four matchups, including Haverling at Bishop Kearney and Waterloo at Batavia-Notre Dame

Tuesday also features fifteen games, highlighted by Victor at Irondequoit and Fairport at Hilton.

Wednesday has just one game ar Bishop Kearney plays at Batavia-Notre Dame.

Thursday has a dozen games scheduled including Gananda at Newark, Penn Yan at HFL, Thomas at Aquinas, Wayne at LAG, Bloomfield-Honeoye Geneva, Hilton at Canandaigua, East United-Eastridge at Brockport and Pittsford at Victor.

Friday’s four matchups include Spencerport at Brighton.

Saturday rounds out the week with fifteen games, featuring some marquee matchups: Pittsford at Hilton, LAG at Schroeder, Batavia-Notre Dame at Gananda, Brockport at Newark, Midlakes at HFL, and Aquinas at Marcus Whitman.

Get ready for another thrilling week of lacrosse, and don’t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.