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Mowry Commits to Lenoir Rhyne |
December 3, 2020 |
Penn Yan offensive player, Ayden Mowry, has announced that he will sign his National Letter of Intent to study and play at Lenoir Rhyne University after his senior year. Full Story |
Jack Wallace Signs with Drexel |
November 16, 2020 |
Pittsford senior defenseman Jack Wallace has signed his National Letter of Intent to study and play lacrosse for the Dragons of Drexel University in Philadelphia. In his sophomore years Jack registered thirty-five takes and picked up forty-four ground balls and two assists. For his efforts he was named to the second team MC-D1 All County list as a Long Stick Midfielder. Full Story |
First Player Page Ad Posted |
November 16, 2020 |
The first player support ad has been posted in support of Pittsford Defenseman Jack Wallace. With the new design for BLaxFive.NET last year, new "player ads" were made available to help defray the ever-growing costs by allowing friends and family to post an "ad" on their favorite player's "Player Pages". When the season ended before it even started, there were, surprisingly, no ads purchased until this week, when an "anonymous fan" posted the first ad on Jack's player page. Full Story |
Connor Russell to Teach Faceoffs Here |
October 25, 2020 |
Penfield High School Alumnus and Albany star, Connor Russell will conduct a face off instruction session at the Regional Sports Center (Jefferson Rd) on November 28th from 3:30PM-5:30PM. Full Story |
Eric Platten Commits to Yale |
October 25, 2020 |
Canandaigua junior defenseman Eric Platten recently announced his verbal commitment to continue his education and play lacrosse at Yale University. He received an All League Honorable Mention award in his freshman year. Full Story |
Webster Thomas Needs JV Coaches |
October 20, 2020 |
Webster Thomas is in need of new JV Head and JV Assistant Coaches. If interested, please check out the posting at: Full Story |
Mynderse Academy Needs Head Coach |
October 15, 2020 |
Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls) is in need of a new Head Coach. If interested, please contact athletic director, Tony Ferrara at: |
Fall Youth Session at HF-L |
September 27, 2020 |
Over 150 K-2 graders experienced a beautiful fall Saturday as they began to learn the basics of lacrosse as a part of the HF-L Youth Lacrosse program. Following youth camp COVID protocols, the boys and girls, under the direction of volunteer adults, high school players and coaches, traveled as a group from one drill area to another. Full Story |
Remote Learners and Athletics |
August 10, 2020 |
In light of the current state of education, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association sent out an advisory yesterday to Section Executive Directors with an interpretation that affects student athletes who will receive remote only education this year. Full Story |
Two Named UA-All-Americans |
August 5, 2020 |
The annual Under Armour All-America Senior games were cancelled last spring, but the organizers recently published the list of players who would have been invited if there had been a 2020 spring season. Full Story |
2020 Awards |
June 29, 2020 |
There are only two awards section-wide awards for the season that wasn't, one by Section V and one by US Lacrosse. Full Story |
The Seniors of 2020 |
May 27, 2020 |
Although every player this season has missed their opportunities, the senior class, in many casses, had been looking forward to their last year for many years. As a small recogniztion of their accomplishments, the Coaches of Section V have helped to put together a list of the more than 320 members of the senior class of 2020. Full Story |
NYSPHSAA Publishes COVID-19 FAQ |
May 12, 2020 |
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has published a list of questions and answers about scholastic sports in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
The Season at Wasn’t Comes to an End |
May 2, 2020 |
With Governor Cuomo’s announcement on Friday that the school buildings in New York would not reopen this spring, Section V Executive, Kathy Hoyt, sent out a release stating that there would be no spring sports this year. Full Story |
Players of the Week - Week Five |
April 28, 2020 |
For "Week 5" we have two players who had standout performances last week: Noah Gibson and Casey Berns Full Story |
Who Are These Coaches |
April 21, 2020 |
Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Can you name them? For a hint, click on the picture. Full Story |
Who Are These Coaches |
April 21, 2020 |
Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Can you name them? Below are some hints. For the answers, click the image. Full Story |
Who Are These Coaches |
April 21, 2020 |
Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Full Story |
US Lacrosse Postpones Awards Programs |
April 20, 2020 |
US Lacrosse announced today that due to the issues with the coronavirus pandemic, they have decided to postpone the 2020 High School All-America Awards Program. Full Story |
36th Year for Nazareth Lacrosse Camp |
April 8, 2020 |
The long-running Nazareth Lacrosse Camp is celebrating it's 36th year this summer. Full Story |
Who Are They? |
March 26, 2020 |
There were quite a few comments on the last "Who is it?"..... so just for fun, older fans may be able to name the players in a 1972 picture below. If you need a hint, click the picture. Stay Safe..... Stay Positive. |
Update on Spring Sports |
March 25, 2020 |
Last week, Section V announced on their website that following the recommendations of the CDC and "in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches and fans": All Section V winter and springs sports programs are on currently on hold. This shutdown is in collaboration with the mandated school closures throughout all of Section V. This in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches and fans. Full Story |
Schools Closed Due to Virus |
March 24, 2020 |
Section V released the following statement: "Due to the unprecedented events as a result of the coronavirus many local county health departments have recommend school closings. This obviously puts a pause on the spring sports season. We will continue to communicate with our members schools, sport coordinators as well as NYSPHSAA leadership. We will remain positive and optimistic, while focusing on the health and safety of all involved." Full Story |
Who is That? |
March 20, 2020 |
Games were planned for this weekend..... but just for fun, fans over 40 may be able to name the players from 1986 below. If you need a hint, click the picture. Stay Safe..... Stay Positive. |
Coach York Sends Message to the CA Family |
March 17, 2020 |
Earlier this week, Canandaigua Head Coach Deven York sent the following message to the Canandaigua Lacrosse family. The well stated sentiment will ring true for the lacrosse community at large, so we have received his permission to publish it here. Full Story |
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