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Penfield and Canandaigua Triumph in Sectional Thrillers |
June 3, 2025 |
![]() 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 |
Grey Wolves Triumph in Thrilling Comeback |
June 3, 2025 |
![]() 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. |
Penfield Upsets Defending Champion McQuaid Jesuit, 11-9 |
June 3, 2025 |
![]() 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. |
HFL Wins in Class C |
June 2, 2025 |
![]() 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 |
Penn Yan Wins in Class D |
June 2, 2025 |
![]() 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 |
Championship Monday: Class C and D |
June 2, 2025 |
![]() 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 |
Canandaigua Will Play Victor in Finals |
May 31, 2025 |
![]() DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - In a nail-biting Class B semifinal matchup, Canandaigua edged out Irondequoit 12-11 in overtime, with Drew Williamee delivering the game-winning goal as part of his three-goal, two-assist performance. After trailing 11-8 heading into the fourth, Canandaigua rallied with three late goals to force overtime, where Williamee sealed the victory. Full Story |
Drew Williamee Takes CA to Finals |
May 31, 2025 |
![]() Canandaigua won 12-11 in overtime against Irondequoit in the Class B semifinals. Drew Williamee led with three goals and two assists, including the game-winner, while Patrick Olvany and Jack Stanney each scored three times. Junior goalie Quentin Shedrick entered late in the third quarter and made eight saves, shutting out Irondequoit in the fourth. Cooper Moore led Irondequoit with six goals. After trailing 11-8 heading into the fourth, Canandaigua scored three times to force overtime, where Williamee sealed the victory. Canandaigua will play second-seeded Victor in the final on June 2nd on Tuesday. Full Story |
Victor Advances to Finals with 12-7 Win |
May 31, 2025 |
![]() Victor defeated Pittsford 12-7 to advance to the Class B Finals. Matthew Herendeen led Victor with three goals and three assists, while Kyle Seger contributed three goals and one assist. Victor controlled the game after a tied first quarter, scoring five unanswered goals in the second and maintaining their lead. Pittsford’s Lewis Grant was the only Panther with multiple points, finishing with one goal and one assist. Victor will face top-seeded Canandaigua on June 3rd at Hobart. Full Story |
Penfield Advances to Class Finals |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() Penfield defeated Fairport 10-7 in the Section 5 semifinal, with Griffin Banister leading the team with four goals and one assist. Jake Maurer added three goals, while Brodie Joyce, Manny Castro, and Harrison Easton each scored once. Goalie Mason Schembri made 10 saves with a 59% save percentage, and Colin Miller won 11 faceoffs. Penfield will play McQuaid Jesuit in the Class Finals on June 3rd. Full Story |
McQuaid Advances to Class A Finals |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() McQuaid Jesuit secured a 19-5 victory over Rush-Henrietta in the Section 5 semifinal on May 30. Ten players contributed goals, including leading scorers Talin Parks and John Burrows. Goalie Jack Rawleigh made nine saves with a 64% save rate. McQuaid Jesuit will play Penfield in the Class A finals on June 3rd. Full Story |
Penn Yan Advances to Class D Championship |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() Penn Yan defeated Mynderse-Romulus 19-4 in the Section 5 semifinal, with nine players contributing to the scoring effort. Teagan and Braden Fingar, Tukker Fisher, and Miles Ditzell led the offensive charge. Penn Yan's defense held strong, with solid performances from goalkeepers Jaxon Jensen and Wilson Oliva. The team will play Bloomfield-Honeoye for the Class D championship on Monday. Full Story |
Brennan Thomas Lifts the Pride in Closing Seconds |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() Bloomfield-Honeoye won the Section 5 semifinal against Midlakes with a 12-11 victory, capped off by Brennan Thomas’s winning goal with five seconds left. Tyler Bruder led the team with three goals, while John Blair assisted on four scores. Goalie Ethan Stoddard finished with a 54% save rate. The team advances to the Class D championship on Monday against Penn Yan. Full Story |
Pal-Mac Defeats Wayne to Reach Class C Finals |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() Top seeded Pal-Mac used multiple long runs of scoring to defeat fourth seeded Wayne 21-10 in the first of tonight’s two Class C Semi-Final games. The Red Raiders were led in scoring by Jackson Dennie (6g-4a). Reid Diehl (4g), Brandon Dennie (3g-1a), Luke VanGorden (3g-1a) also added multiple goals for Pal-Mac. For Wayne, Shane Coleman (3g-1a) and Tucker Eaton (4g) led in scoring. The Eagles’ goalie, Gavin Hamel, had an outstanding first quarter with 9 saves; he finished the game with 16 total saves. Full Story |
Last-Second Drama & Dominant Wins |
May 30, 2025 |
![]() DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Six games were played today, with Bloomfield-Honeoye’s thrilling 12-11 win over Midlakes standing out as the closest battle. Brennan Thomas sealed the victory with a game-winning goal just five seconds before the final whistle. Meanwhile, McQuaid Jesuit, Penfield, Penn Yan, Pal-Mac, and HFL secured decisive wins, solidifying their spots in their respective championship matchups. With the stage set for the finals, these teams are ready for the final showdown. Full Story |
Do You Have Your Tickets Yet? |
May 29, 2025 |
![]() With the Semifinals starting on Friday, it is important to know that ticketing for game from this point forward need to be done on line again this year. Full Story |
Players of the Week - Group 9 |
May 29, 2025 |
![]() Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season. In our nineth group we have three juniors who had noteworthy performances in the last week. Full Story |
Penfield Advances to Section V Semifinal |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Penfield defeated East United-Eastridge nineteen to zero in the Section V Quarter Final. Fourteen players scored, with Brodie Joyce leading with three goals and three assists. Goalie Mason Schembri recorded four saves in twenty-two minutes, and Nate Roche added one save in twelve minutes. Colin Miller reached three hundred career faceoff wins with nine victories in the game. Full Story |
Geneva Move On To Semifinals |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Geneva earned a 21-7 victory over Newark in the Section 5 Quarterfinals, with seven players scoring goals. Ryland and Jack Dunham led with five goals each, and Geneva controlled faceoffs throughout the game. Brent Williams recorded a 63% save rate in goal. Newark's top scorer was Sam Underhill, who finished with four goals and one assist. Goalkeeper Carter Bumpus made 16 saves over 48 minutes. Jack Dunham also hit a career milestone with his 100th point. Full Story |
HFL Advances in Class C Quarterfinals |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() HFL won the Section V quarterfinals over Brockport, 14-2, with strong offensive contributions from Kailbourne, Goodberlet, and Vengoechea. HFL goalies Bennett and Blythe combined for 12 saves, and Blythe reached his 100th career save. Brockport’s goals came from Davis in the first quarter and Miller in the fourth. Full Story |
Canandaigua Secures Victory Over Aquinas |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Canandaigua secured a 20-12 victory over Aquinas in the Section 5 quarterfinals, led by senior attackman Drew Williamee’s five-goal performance, which marked his 100th career goal. Ryan Bremer added six goals, while Aquinas’ Jake Guggino countered with six goals of his own. Canandaigua controlled the game with a five-goal run and strong fourth-quarter play, moving to a 15-2 record in the postseason. Full Story |
Penn Yan Advances with Strong Team Effort |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Penn Yan won 19-2 against Haverling in the Section 5 Quarter Final, with seven players contributing to the offense. Teagan Fingar led with five goals and two assists, and Colt Walters scored four times. The team's defense was strong, with Jaxon Jensen and Will Thompson combining for seven saves. Haverling’s Zach Colegrove and Gavin Price each scored once, and McLane Stermole made 22 saves. Penn Yan will play Mynderse-Romulus in the semifinal round. Full Story |
Bloomfield-Honeoye Advances |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Bloomfield-Honeoye defeated Marcus Whitman 16-8 in the Section 5 Quarterfinals after pulling away in the third quarter. John Blair and Brayden Arber led the offense, while Cody Whittaker won nearly every faceoff. Ayden Clark paced Marcus Whitman with four goals. Ethan Stoddard recorded 20 saves in the victory. Full Story |
Pittsford Coach Whipple Wins 250th |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Pittsford defeated Brighton 7-2 in the Section 5 quarterfinals, pulling ahead with a strong third quarter. Cole Goetz led Pittsford with three goals, while goalie Bear Wehrheim recorded ten saves and reached his 100th career save. Brighton’s offense came from Miles McGuire and Ben Marangola, and goalie Logan Serve made fourteen saves. Pittsford coach Andrew Whipple earned his 250th career win as the team moves on to face Victor in the semifinals on Saturday at Wayne High School. Full Story |
Wayne Advances After Win Against Lakers |
May 27, 2025 |
![]() Wayne overcame an early deficit to defeat Livonia-Avon-Geneseo 11-7 in the Section V Quarterfinals. Mason Michel led the way with four goals and one assist, while Shane Coleman contributed three goals and five assists. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo was led by Rider VanZandt with three goals and two assists. In goal, Wayne's Gavin Hamel recorded nine saves with a 56% save rate, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's Colton Rose posted 15 saves at 58%. Wayne's strong second-half performance secured their advancement in the tournament. Full Story |
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