Building Continuity Forward

Program Outlook

East United-Eastridge enters the 2026 season as a Class A program looking to build stability after a challenging 2025 campaign. The team finished 3–13 a year ago, graduating a large senior class while relying heavily on underclassmen.

With more than half of its goals and assists returning, the emphasis this preseason centers on continuity, growth, and experience gained through a difficult schedule.

Coaching Leadership

London Booker returns as head coach after a one-year absence and begins his second year leading the program. His overall scholastic record at East United-Eastridge stands at 23–28. This season represents another step in reinforcing the program’s foundation following roster turnover and continued development of younger players. Coach Booker is excited to return to the sidelines. "I am excited to be back coaching again! We have an interesting dynamic with the combination of players from six schools on one team. The goal is to come together and play the best brand of lacrosse we possibly can."

Roster Snapshot

The graduation of 13 seniors from last year’s team marked a major transition point. That group included players from every position, highlighting the scope of experience lost. Despite that, East United-Eastridge brings back three rising seniors along with 13 juniors and one sophomore, giving the roster a stronger upperclass core than it had a year ago.

Returning Contributors

Offensively, the team returns 46 goals, accounting for 55 percent of last season’s total, and 13 assists, representing 57 percent of the production. John Hart returns after earning All-League Honorable Mention Attack honors in MC-d1, finishing last season with 12 goals and five assists. Chancellor Williams is also back after announcing his college plans with Hampton, adding another experienced presence to the lineup. Long Stick Midfielder Latoine Brown had 15 goals and 7 assists last year, but will not return as he graduated early.

Statistical Overview

In 2025, East United-Eastridge scored 83 goals while allowing 226, averaging 5.2 goals per game and 14.1 goals against. The team recorded two wins by five or more goals and played three games decided within five goals. One of those close results included a one-goal victory, while the team did not record a one-goal loss. The numbers reflect a season where margins were often large, but the returning production provides a measurable base for improvement.

Games This Year

The 2026 schedule again blends league and non-league contests. League games are marked by MC1 matchups and include dates against Rush-Henrietta, Penfield, Hilton, and Fairport. These games will be key reference points for progress within league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL contests against programs such as Gates Chili, HFL, Brockport, Batavia-Notre Dame, Syracuse City and City Honors, offering a mix of familiar opponents and continued evaluation opportunities. This year, for the first time, they will have the opportunity to play each of the inner-city school teams from Syracuse and Buffalo in the same season. Coach Booker say, "I think it's a great way to show the continued growth of lacrosse in our inner cities across the state."

Season Focus

With a more experienced roster and returning offensive production, East United-Eastridge heads into the season focused on translating growth into consistent performance. The combination of continuity in coaching and a stronger returning core provides a clearer baseline as the program looks ahead to the 2026 campaign.

Preseason stories are based on information from SportsFive.NET databases and coaches.

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