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

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

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

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

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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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 the most competitive matchups.

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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 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

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

Greater Rochester Lacrosse , formerly, the Rochester Chapter of USA Lacrosse has announced the15th Annual Herb Fitch and Chris Barnes Lacrosse All Star Game player selections. This year's contest, featuring some of the best of the graduating seniors will be held on Thursday, June 16th at Victor High School. The boys' game will start at 6:00 PM and the girls' play at 8:00 PM.

"Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or fan, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s come together as a community to honor our seniors and grow the future of the sport we love. FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS AND RAFFLES ON SITE!!" Full Story

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

*+The Head Coaches of Section V considered players who had been nominated for All-American and All-Academic awards. The awards identify some of the best players from each area around the country. Each of the head coaches in the Section is allowed to vote on each of the awards. The selections from our area were then submitted to the USA Lacrosse for final approval.

The All-American awards are given to excellent lacrosse players from the area. The national program allows one award for each six teams in the area but this year there were six awards available. Twenty-two players were nominated. Section V coaches require that players who are in leagues must make first team league honors in order to be considered.

For the All-Academic award, an emphasis has been placed on the academic qualification of the nominees, but players were required to be assets for their teams. Where, in the past, nominees for this award were first considered for their skill on this field, again this year, although skill was considered important, nominees did not need to be "All-American" quality players.Academically, nominees needed to have an average GPA of 3.7 (on a 4.0 scale). There were also six awards available in Section V and some players were nominated for both awards.

The Head Coaches also selected a USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year for NYS Section V. This year the coaches selected the Co-Coaches from Gates Chili, who have helped save the program and instill new enthusiasm for the sport. Glenn Pittman & Bill Lewis "increased the number of kids participating, made a schedule where they could find success and helped change a culture that may have been broken."

In 2012, USA Lacrosse added an award named for the long-time Johns Hopkins lacrosse coach and Athletic Director, Bob Scott. The annual award is given to a senior of outstanding character, good academic standing and one who demonstrates good sportsmanship and safe play. The winner from Section V, this year, is Jamison Brown, from Spencerport High School.

Head Coach, Bill Buttaro says, "Jamison Brown is the type of person and player that every coach would dream of coaching. A true team guy. Jamison's whole life he was a goalie, before the 2024 season, we were short on midfielders, I asked him to switch positions, and he started for us at midfield all season. This year he started the season back in goal for us, but as injuries mounted at halftime of the Hilton game, I asked him to play midfield again to get us through the game. Without hesitation or question he sprinted to our equipment room and changed his gear. Warmed up and off he went."

• Keegan Ahern- Pittsford senior Defenseman - Hofstra
  Head Coach Andrew Whipple  says: "Keegan Ahern is "the full package" when it comes to an athlete, leader, teammate and person. He is a highly skilled athlete with exceptional game IQ in the sport of lacrosse. This year Keegan led our team in ground balls, was routinely assigned to cover the opposing team's best mid-fielder and was on the wing for every face-off. Keegan is well-respected and admired by teammates of his own class as well as players at the younger levels. Our team will miss Keegan next year, and I have no doubt he will continue his successes during his lacrosse and academic career at Hofstra and beyond." 
  
  
• Teagan Fingar - Penn Yan senior midfielder - Mount Saint Mary
  Head Coach Brian Hobart says: "Teagan has been a starter in our program since the 8th grade. He has established himself as the hardest worker in our program during that time. He has been a mentor to many of our younger players and gives his time and energy to the youngest of players in our program. Little kids flock to him and his energy for the game.He will leave our program as one of the all time leading scorers and in the top 5 in most all offensive categories. He signed a letter of intent to attend Mt St Mary's University in the fall.
• Teagan has fought thru many challenges and never backed down from any of them. He embodies what it is to be a lacrosse player in Penn Yan." 
  
  
• Mitchell Monte - Fairport senior Attack/midfielder - Dartymouth
  Head Coach Mike Torrelli says: "Mitchell has a special instinct in the game of lacrosse that has allowed him to make plays most can't. He's done this every year he's played for us as a two way midfielder, one of the most demanding positions in lacrosse. This year, as an attackman, he's been able to showcase his ability as an offensive player. With athleticism, strength, speed, and unique dodging against the best defenders from every team, he is able to score with his hands free or under pressure. His humble demeanor and infectious work ethic have allowed him to succeed more and more each year, but also has set a standard for our entire program and community of student athletes." 
  
  
• Coooper Moore - Irondequoit junior attack/midfielder - West Point
  Head Coach Aaron Bottazzo says: "Cooper is an outstanding young man, and he is a top-notch lacrosse player as well. Cooper has been one of the top attackmen in Section V since the moment he played varsity as an 8th grader. He works hard all the time on and off the field and elevates his teammates as well. Cooper does everything in his power to improve and reach team success. Additionally, he executes at a high level and is one of, if not the top attackmen in Section V and has sustained success over that past 4 years at the varsity level and is only a Junior. Cooper was voted a captain by his teammates due to his relentless work ethic care for the team and the way he carries himself in the program and in the community. He is a great player and an even better person." 
  
  
• Will Rheude - Canandaigua senior defenseman - Loyola
  Head Coach Deven York says: "Will is going to Loyola on a scholarship to play lacrosse. He is extremely versatile and will play short stick defensive midfielder for them. For us he plays close an LSM defense, we always put him on the other teams best players and he has neutralized them when he is one on one. Will is a force between the lines, he stretches the field for us in transition. He stays on offense quite a bit and must be accounted for. He is great with the ball on the ground and plays wing of face offs. Will is invaluable on our team because of all the facets of the game he influences. He is a great student that is teachable and respectful. The strength of our team is how unified they are and this is a result of our leadership. Will doesn't call people out, he calls them in."
  
  
• AJ Theodorakakos - Penfield junior defenseman - West Point
  Head Coach John Schembri says: "
• Despite the title of being a captain he leads through example. A.J. epitomizes everything we ask of a Penfield Lacrosse Player. More than his unique skill set, his effort, physicality, work ethic, character and leadership are second to none. That is why it should be no surprise that he was selected to serve our country at the USMA at West Point after he graduates. We are blessed to have someone like A.J. as a leader in our program."
  
  

• Zachary Ajavananda - Spencerport senior midfielder - Uncommitted
  Head Coach Bill Buttaro says: "He works hard for everyone on the field and is a great teammate. He works hard, and speaks little. He has worked really hard to be the player he is today. Zac is a young man of incredible integrity. He does the right thing on the field, in the classroom and in our community. Zac has stepped up in a big way since our playoff run in 2024, and in 2025 he has done an incredible job in our offense, being one of our main ball handlers and scorers. I am excited to see what Zac can achieve in the next Chapter of his life." 
  
  
• Ryan Bremer - Canandaigua senior midfielder - RIT
  Head Coach Deven York says: "When I took over as Varsity coach in 2017 I did a lax rat challenge for our youth where they had to record minutes on the wall. Ryan won that as a 9 year old. He loves the game of lacrosse. He is always calm, measured and has a smile on his face. He is not a me guy, he only cares about the success of the team and will do whatever is asked. A joy to coach and an incredible teammate and leader. He is a friend to all and is a major reason our team plays together and selfless. Ryan is the role model for our program. "
  
  
• Max Heieck - Geneva senior midfielder - St John Fisher University
  Head Coach Jeff Dunham says, "Max is the very definition of a balanced lacrosse player. He was the Finger Lakes Attackman of the Year as a Junior and as of writing this he has 136 career goals and 116 career assists for a total of 254 career points, which ranks in the top 3 in Geneva`s 103 year history. Max has been a leader this season and for the past several years. He organizes pickup sessions, mentors younger players, and leads by example in the classroom. He plays whatever role he needs to play to help his team win. Off the field, Max is a member of the National Honor Society, a volunteer for the Geneva Half-Marathon, and a mentor to incoming freshman through our school`s Link Crew organization."
  
  
• Drew O`Buck - Hilton senior midfielder/Face Off - Hobart
  Head Coach Tim Byrnes says, "Drew has been a mainstay on varsity since his Freshman season. He has put in the work to become the great player that he is. He was named 1st team all county last year and I expect the same this year. He continuously works to improve his craft as well as make the players around him better. He is self driven to find success, his leadership and skill has not only help him on the high school field but it will also lead to his success at the next level when he heads to Hobart College. Drew O'Buck is everything you want in a All American."
  
  
• Michael Thomas - Bloomfield-Honeoye senior defenseman - Uncommitted
  Head Coach Joe Sidarie says, "Last year as a junior Michael earned first team all-league honors. As a sophomore, He earned 3rd team all-legaue honors. This year he will be up for defensemen of the year for our league.

  Michael has maintained a 98.04 unwieghted GPA and a 99.46 weighted GPA throughout his high school academic career. He has taken a rigorous courseload all through high school and has completed 8 AP or IB classes including 3 during his senior year and mulitple FLCC GEMINI college courses as well. He will be attending Fisher and persuing a degree in Pharmacy."

• Will Thompson - Penn Yan senior Goalie - Uncommitted
  Head CoachBrian Hobart says, "Will is an outstanding young man. He is a valuable member of our school community and leads by example. He is trustworthy and sincere in his approach to the game and his academic endeavors. He has an outstanding record of behavior in his academic career and chose to turn down a division I scholarship to pursue his academic goals. He is the captain of our defense and leads in a vocal manner. He is willing to address tough issues and assist his teammates in growing. Even when he has been injured he remained supportive and echoing the coaches messages."

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Penn Yan staged an incredible comeback to claim their second-ever NYS Championship with an 11-8 victory over Chenango Forks, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit with a dominant second half. Teagan Fingar led the charge with a stunning 7 goals and 2 assists, playing a role in nearly all of Penn Yan’s scoring. After trailing 5-2 at halftime, the Mustangs unleashed a five-goal third-quarter run to take their first lead, followed by a decisive fourth-quarter push to seal the win. Meanwhile, Garden City secured their 10th championship in dominant fashion, shutting down Canandaigua early and racing to a 12-0 lead before finishing with a commanding 14-5 victory. 

CHENAGO FORKS-8 at PENN YAN-11- Penn Yan captured their second-ever NYS Championship with an 11-8 victory over Chenango Forks, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit to dominate the second half. Teagan Fingar led the charge with an impressive 7 goals and 2 assists, contributing to 9 of Penn Yan’s 11 total goals. After a strong first half from Chenango Forks, including a 5-2 halftime lead powered by Bauer Maus’ 4 goals, the Mustangs turned the tide with a five-goal run in the third quarter to take their first lead. The fourth quarter belonged to Penn Yan as they outscored Chenango Forks 4-1, with decisive goals from T. Fingar and B. Fingar securing the victory. Senior goalie Will Thompson made 15 crucial saves, keeping Penn Yan in the fight early on. This championship marks their first NYS title since winning the Class C championship in 2001.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - Many More images in the extended photo gallery.

GARDEN CITY-14 at CANANDAIGUA-5 - 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.    [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery. Full Story

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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The Genesee Valley Lacrosse Officials Association closed out another successful season with its annual "Year-End Gathering," where officials were recognized for their hard work and commitment to the game. Over the course of the season, the association provided officiating services for 737 games, requiring an impressive 1,846 official assignments.

Mike Pitts received the coveted "Iron Man Award" for officiating the most games, tallying 35 matches. He was closely followed by nine officials who surpassed the 30-game mark, including John Littwitz and Jack Mekeel with 34 games, Brian Winslow with 32, and Chad Pino with 31.

The event also celebrated the contributions of 46 officials who worked the Section V Tournament this year. Among them, Chris Geng, Scott Maloney, and Luke Paulis had the honor of officiating New York State semifinal games in Cortland,while Dave Scutella, Tim Burgess, Geng, Maloney, and Paulis officiated the NYS Championship games at Hobart and William Smith College.

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Section V Official of the Year Award by Mike Simon, the coordinator for Section V boys lacrosse. This award, initiated by Penfield Head Coach JJ Schembri, is determined by the head coaches of Section V, with nominees coming from each league. This year’s recipient was longtime official Chris Geng, honored for his dedication, strong work ethic, deep knowledge of the game, and commitment to mentorship. Simon remarked, "This award is special to me. It recognizes officials for their unwavering dedication to the sport."

In addition, two Service Awards were presented. Scott Maloney was recognized for his efforts in preparing officials for the experimental shot clock procedures introduced in New York State this season. Luke Paulis, vice president of the association, was also honored for his numerous hours of work assisting President Pete McCabe in organizing the season. McCabe praised Paulis for his dedication, stating, "I'd like to present this award to Luke for the incredible amount of work this year, on and off the field," which prompted a resounding ovation from attendees.

The final award of the evening was the prestigious Frank Mangione Award, which celebrates professionalism, leadership, passion, and respect for lacrosse. Named in honor of Frank Mangione, who served the association for over 40 years, this year’s recipient was Jim Malloy. Malloy, a past president of the organization, stepped up this season as an assignor at the last minute, and officiated many unexpected games, ensuring a smooth process for officials and games alike. His contributions earned him the loudest applause of the evening.

As the gathering came to a close, officials were encouraged to recruit new members for the next season, ensuring continued excellence in officiating for Section V boys lacrosse.

With another season in the books, the Genesee Valley Lacrosse Officials Association celebrated not only the numbers and milestones but the unwavering dedication of those who ensure the game is played with integrity and respect. Full Story

*+ There were thirty-five teams playing in Section V. Bishop Kearney played nine games, and for the first time since their return, played in the quarterfinals of the Class D tournament. There were 1,149 players on the final rosters, down 55 players from 2024. McQuaid Jesuit, after winning at NYS Championship last year, carried the largest roster with forty-six players and Gananda had the smallest with twenty-two. 

There were four classes for the sectional tournaments. Canandaigua (B), and Penn Yan (D) were top seeds and won their championships. In Class A, Penfield (seeded third) won their games with Fairport (seeded second) and then with top-seeded McQuaid Jesuit. In the Class C tournament, second-seeded Honeoye Falls-Lima defeated top seeded Pal-Mac. 

Penfield had an 11-9 win against McQuaid, reversing the outcome in 2024, Canandaigua won their game against Victor in a very close game, 11-10. Honeoye Falls-Lima had a 19-7 win against top Pal-Mac ending their second undefeated season in a row for the Red Raiders.

The first games were played on March 28th when three games were played. The last regular season games were played on May 22nd when six games were played.

The 303 regular season games were played and the 67 league games determined the league championships. In Monroe County-D1 it was Fairport (5-0, 8-8). In MC-2, Victor (5-0, 14-5) took the championship and in MC-3 Canandaigua (5-0, 19-2) was on top. Pal-Mac (4-0, 17-1) won the Finger Lakes East title and Midlakes (5-0, 14-4) took the West title.

At the end of the year, the Section V Head Coaches selected the post-season award winners including their All-League players. Then, after reviews of twenty-two nominations, they selected six USA Lacrosse All-Americans and six All-Academics. Named All-Americans were Keegan Ahern (Pittsford), Teagan Fingar (Penn Yan), Mitchell Monte (Fairport), Cooper Moore (Irondequoit),  Will Rheude (Canandaigua), and A.J. Theodorakakos (Penfield).

Named All-Academics were Zachary Ajavananda (Spencerport), Ryan Bremer (Canandaigua), Max Heieck (Geneva), Drew O`Buck (Hilton), Michael Thomas (Bloomfield-Honeoye), and Will Thompson (Penn Yan).

Gates Chili Co-Head Coaches Glenn Pittman and Bill Lewis were named Coaches of the Year from Section V and the Bob Scott Award winner was Jamison Brown from Spencerport.

The Coaches of Section V awarded the "Official of the Year" to GVLOA official Chris Geng.

The Monroe County Division 1 Player of the Year was Mitchell Monte (Fairport). Keegan Ahern (Pittsford) was the Division 2 Player of the Year and Grady Goodberlet (HFL) was Division 3 Player of the Year.

Nominees for the Bob Scott Award were Drew O`Buck (Hilton) and Trevor Serve (Brighton) and the Section V and USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award winner was Jamison Brown (Spencerport).

The Monroe County Coaches of the Year were Josh Laskowski (Brighton - MC2), Glenn Pittman and Bill Lewis (Gates Chili - MC3), and Mike Torrelli (Fairport) in MC1.

Monroe County Co-Coaches of the Year were Glenn Pittman and Bill Lewis (Gates Chili). Jamison Brown (Spencerport) moved forward as the Monroe County nominee for the Bob Scott Award. They all received the national awards.

Assistant Coaches of the Year were Jacques Monte (Fairport) from MC1, Colin Shafer (Irondequoit) from MC2, and Steve Kaye (Spencerport) and Andrew Pratt (HFL) from MC3.

The Finger Lakes East Co-Players of the Year were Carson Lich (Pal-Mac) and Max Heieck (Geneva). Heieck was selected as Attackman of the Year,  Branden Thomas (Pal-Mac) was selected as Midfielder of the Year and Carson Lich (Pal-Mac) was picked as Defenseman of the Year. Colton Rose (Livonia-Avon-Geneseo) was selected as the Goalie of the Year.

The Finger Lakes West Player of the Year was  Johnny Blair (Bloomfield-Honeoye) who was also the Attackman of the Year, James Sprague (Midlakes) was named Midfielder of the Year. There were co-defensemen of the year; Connor Tripp (Midlakes) and Michael Thomas (Bloomfield-Honeoye). Nick Falso (Gananda) was selected as Goalie on the Year. Luke VanGorden (Pal-Mac was selected as the nominee for the Bob Scott Award.

The Finger Lakes Coaches of the Year were John Hicks (Midlakes - West) and Joe Hill (Pal-Mac - East) and the assistant Coaches of the Year were, in the East, Tim Doyle (Pal-Mac) and John McGurk (Wayne) and in the West, Jordan Jarvis (Midlakes) and Dylan Joy (Bloomfield-Honeoye). The Persons of the Year were, in the West, Dan Riordan (Gananda) and in the East, Mark Pieroni (Wayne). 

Penfield (Class A), Canandaigua (Class B), Honeoye Falls-Lima (Class C) and Gananda (Class D) were awarded the Steve Morgan Sportsmanship Awards by the Genesee Valley Lacrosse Officials Association.

After the regular season, the Section V tournaments were conducted. Penfield (Class A), Canandaigua (Class B), HF-L (Class C) and Penn Yan (Class D) were the Sectional Champions in 2025.

There were All-Tournament Teams this year and there were MVPs for each class. Selected as MVPs for classes A, B, C and D were Brodie Joyce (Penfield), Mike Belles (Canandaigua), Grady Goodberlet (HF-L) and Teagan Fingar (Penn Yan).

The SportsFive/Section V Players of the Year were Mitchell Monte (Fairport) in offense and Anthony (A.J.) Theodorakakos (Penfield) in defense. The Sportsman of the Year was Drew Williamee (Canandaigua).

The New York State Tournaments once again required an play-in game for Classes C and D which required that those champions play against the Section VI champions in order to in the quarter finals. Both HFL and Penn Yan won those round 1 games against Hamburg (Class C) and Akron (Class D). Coach Goodberlet won his 50th game at HFL while Coach Hobart won his 325th at Penn Yan.

In Class A, Penfield beat Orchard Park and then lost to West Genesee in the semifinals. In Class B, Canandaigua beat Lake Shore/Silver Creek, and then Christian Brothers Academy (Albany) to reach the finals. In Class C, HF-L fell to Jamesville-DeWitt and in Class D, Penn Yan beat Marcellus and then Ogdensburg Free Academy  (Section X) in the semifinals. Section V sent two teams to the Championships, where Penn Yan defeated Chenango Forks (IV) and Canandaigua lost to Garden City (VIII).

The All-Section V Awards were back again this year with fifteen first team, fifteen second team, and fifteen Honorable Mention picks.

The Democrat and Chronicle are expected to post their AGR list in July and this story will be updated when available.

At the end of the season at least sixty-seven players have made college commitments. Fifty-three of them, seniors, will become part of over three hundred players from Section V who are currently playing at all college levels.

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The Section V Lacrosse leadership has selected first, second and honorable mention lists of All-Section players. The 2025 first team lists fifteen players and includes the six All-Americans previously announced. "The first six athletes on the first team are easy" said Section Five Assistant Coordinator, Paul Wilson. "after that, it becomes more difficult as we have so many excellent players. With the six first spots taken, there are only nine more places on the first team."

To be nominated each player was required to be selected to their first team all-league team (except Independent teams). The lists were selected from a pool of ninety-two players. The selections were reviewed by Chairmen of each of the two leagues, three at-large coaches, the Lacrosse Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator. "It is a difficult task", Wilson continued. "There are so many talented players, so many different opinions, and so many elements to consider." Players are reviewed for their performances, the strength of their opponents and how their stats relate to the quality of their opponents. "Certainly, the strength of a team's schedule is a factor when reviewing a player" said Section V Coordinator Mike Simon. 

Although grade and league were not major factors in selection, the list shows the skills that are found throughout the section. Ten Monroe County teams were represented on the lists, with the rest representing Finger Lakes (6), and Independents (3). Showing that the "Best of the Best" can come from any age group, there were 26 seniors, 11 juniors, 6 sophomores, and 2 freshmen listed. Distribution among the positions shows 13 midfielders, 12 attackmen, 7 defensemen, 5 FO specialists, 2 LSM, 1 ssdm, and 5 goalies.

First Team

Keegan Ahern - Pittsford senior - Hofstra *
Ryan Bremer  Canandaigua senior - RIT
Braden Fingar - Penn Yan junior - Towson
Teagan Fingar - Penn Yan senior - Mt St. Mary *
Grady Goodberlet - HFL - sophomore
Grayson Hathway - Penn Yan freshman
Max Heick - Geneva senior - St John Fisher
Quinn Kailbourne - HFL senior - RIT
Carson Lich - Pal-Mac junior 
Mitchell Monte - Fairport senior Dartmouth *
Cooper Moore - Irondequoit Junior - USMA *
Will Rheude - Canandaigua senior - Loyola *
Eli Ricci - Victor freshman 
A.J. Theodorakakos - Penfield junior - USMA *
Will Thompson - Penn Yan senior
* All-Americans

Second Team

John Blair - Bloomfield-Honeoye - senior 
Mike Belles - Canandaigua - senior - Canisius
Turker Fisher - Penn Yan - junior
Domenic Giangreco - McQuaid Jesuit - junior - Georgetown
Sven Habitzreuther - Irondequoit - senior
Jackson Dennie - Pal-Mac - sophomore
Brodie Joyce - Penfield - junior - Providence
Drew O`Buck - Hilton - senior Hobart
Noah Olbrich - Aquinas - senior
Gavin Parks - Brighton - senior
Luke Ryan - Fairport - senior - USMA
Kyle Saeger - Victor - senior - Jacksonville
Brady Secker - Victor - senior - Binghamton
Mason Schembri - Penfield - junior 
Sam Thore - Irondequoit - junior 

Honorable Mention

Reid Diehl - Pal-Mac - sophomore
Griffin Hilimire - Mynderse - senior
Brady Goetz - Pittsford - senior - Tampa
Drew Ikewood - Pal-Mac - sophomore
Brody Kaye - Spencerport - sophomore
Oliver Kowal - Victor - junior 
Alex Pesante - Geneva - sophomore
AJ Quagrello - McQuaid Jesuit - senior - Tampa
Jase Smith - Gananda - senior - Alfred
Michael Thomas - Bloomfield-Honeoye - senior
Ryan Torrelli - Fairport - senior - Brockport
Zach Tortora -  Spencerport - junior - Canisius
Conner Tripp - Midlakes - senior
Avery Valenti - Pittsford - junior 
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