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Penfield and Canandaigua Triumph in Sectional Thrillers

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 Defield mvp Brodie JoyceTournament 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. 

PENFIELD-11 at MCQUAID JESUIT-9 - Penfield secured their first Section V title since 2018 with an 11-9 victory over defending NYS champion McQuaid Jesuit. Tournament MVP Brodie Joyce (6g-2a) and Jake Maurer (2g-4a) led the charge, while McQuaid Jesuit’s fierce third-quarter rally briefly brought them within a goal. Despite the late push, Penfield’s defense held strong to seal the win. The Patriots now advance to the NYS Tournament to face Orchard Park. In total, several games were played today, with Penfield’s triumph standing out among CA mvp Mike Bellesthe most competitive matchups.    [ Story and BOX SCORE

VICTOR-10 at CANANDAIGUA-11 - 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.    [ Story and BOX SCORE

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