East United-Eastridge achieved their first win of the season, beating Brockport 7-6 after an exciting overtime finish. John Hart and Josh Verna played pivotal roles in scoring the tying and game-winning goals, respectively. Scoring contributions came from Latoine Brown, John Hart, Taye Brown, Josh Verna, and Matai White, while Foxx Fulton added an assist. Brockport’s stats were unavailable at post-time. Full Story

Pal-Mac defeated Newark 27-3 in their FL-D1 league game, improving to 6-0 while Newark fell to 0-2. Newark’s goals came from Sam Underhill (2) and Evan Shulla (1). Pal-Mac will face Midlakes on April 22nd, while Newark will play Livonia-Avon-Geneseo. Full Story

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with the Canandaigua National Bank are, once again, sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our second group we have a member from each class who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Players of the Week

Zach Tortora - Spencerport Midfielder

Zach Tortora The junior who has committed to play at Canisius has been an important part of the Spencerport successes going back to his freshman year. Last week he scored ten goals, eight gbs and five controlled turnovers to help the Rangers off to a 2-0 record with wins against HFL and Williamsville East (Section VI). His current career totals include 85g-36a-89gbs and 24takes. 

Head Coach Bill Buttaro says "Tort is a gritty player. He is a true two-way midfielder that is rarely off the field. He is a junior and was voted to be a captain for the second year in a row by his teammates. I haven`t coached many kids that want to win as bad a Tort, and I can guarantee you he's going to do everything he can to try and get us there." 

Gianluca Auriuso - Hilton Attackman

Gianluca Auriuso Sometimes a game-winning goal overtime is extra special. Last week Gianluca scored the last two goals in the Irondequoit game, to tie the game and then to win it on overtime. It was the first win for the Cadets against the Eagles since 2019. The sophomore, in his second year is off to a great start with 13g-7a.

Head Coach Tim Byrnes says, "Luca is a great team player and he works hard to be a better player every day. He`s a big part of our team and as a sophomore, we believe the future is bright for him."

Defensive Players of the Week

Cody Whittaker - Bloomfield-Honeoye Face-Off Midfielder

Cody Whittaker The Pride is off to a great start this year scoring forty goals in the first week which is due, in part, to the efforts of the senior face-off midfielder. Last week is won twenty faceoffs (80%), then seventeen (77%) and then twenty-five (81%) in their three opening games against Haverling, Brockport and Myndersse-Romulus. He also added thirty-six ground balls, and nine goals. In his fourth year on the Varsity he has won over 400 face-offs and picked up just under 250 ground balls.

Head Coach Joe Sidari says, “As a senior, Cody is a high-character leader in our program on and off the field, and has a motor that doesn`t stop. Not only is he a truly dependable two-way midfielder, he does an incredible job earning us extra possessions at the faceoff dot every game. We are very proud and excited for him earning his 400th career faceoff win last week, a testament to his hard work and dedication.”

AJ Theodorakakos - Penfield Defenseman

AJ Theodorakakos The Patriots are off to a tough start, but have been playing against some of the strongest teams in the section but there are still some strong performances from the hard-working team. One of them is junior defenseman AJ Theodorakakos who scored two goals against Orchard Park and two more against Hilton. He added six controlled turnovers and eight ground balls as well. Last summer AJ committed to the US Military Academy (West Point).

Head Coach John Schembri says, “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.”

Previous Groups: Group One Full Story

Mynderse-Romulus secured a 12-8 victory over Gananda in an FL-D1 league game. Griffin Hilimire led Mynderse-Romulus with six goals and one assist, while Brody Daciw paced Gananda with five goals and one assist. Goaltender Nick Falso recorded a 59% save rate, and Alex Galka won 18 of 24 faceoffs for Gananda. Mynderse-Romulus now prepares for a matchup against Geneva, while Gananda will face Bloomfield-Honeoye. Full Story

Livonia-Avon-Geneseo defeated Brockport 11-1 in a lacrosse match today. Freshman Rider VanZandt won eleven face-offs with a 73 percent success rate, while senior goalie Colton Rose saved ten shots with one goal allowed, achieving a 91 percent save rate. Nikolai Hanna and Max McEnerney led scoring with three goals each, supported by teammates Will Schweitzer, Rider VanZandt, Henry Walters, and Joey Cinquino. Brockport`s lone goal came in the second quarter. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo prepares for their next game against Greece Storm. Full Story

Victor and Canandaigua were tied three times before Canandaigua pulled ahead with a six-goal run in the third quarter to secure a 9-6 victory. Victor`s top scorers were Kyle Saeger (2g-2a), Will Johnson (2g), Brody Secker (1g-1a), and Jackson Mead (1g-1a). Freshman Eli Ricci won 8 of 10 face-offs, while sophomore goalie Will Simpson recorded eleven saves at a 55% save percentage. Canandaigua (3-0) had not submitted a report at post-time. Full Story

The Thomas Titans defeated Churchville-Chili 24-9 in a non-league game. Leading scorers for Thomas were Jonah Jobson, Lucas Nuccotelli, Brandon Trottier, and Lucas Estelle, each with three goals. Jaxon Leonard led Churchville-Chili with five goals. Thomas goalie Joshua Jobson had a 50% save percentage, while Churchville-Chili`s Dominic Marra made twelve saves. Thomas now holds a 3-1 record, while Churchville-Chili is 1-3. Full Story

Bloomfield-Honeoye claimed a 14-3 win over Marcus Whitman, with standout performances from Brayden Arber (3 goals) and John Blair (2 goals, 3 assists). Goalies Butler and Stoddard achieved a combined 87% save rate. Tariku Blueye led Marcus Whitman with 2 goals and 1 assist. Full Story

Pal-Mac improved to 5-0 with a 21-2 win over Greece Storm in a non-league matchup. Baldwin and Fabian scored for Greece Storm, while Odell won 75 percent of his faceoffs. Barnes and Fox combined for seven saves in goal. Pal-Mac will face Newark next, and Greece Storm will take on Livonia-Avon-Geneseo. Full Story

Fairport secured an 8-5 win over Penfield in an MC-D1 league game at home, with no report available from Fairport. Penfield saw contributions from scorers Joyce, Banister, Castro, Theodorakakos, and Pavone, along with strong efforts by junior goalie Mason Schembri and face-off specialist Colin Miller. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups against West Genesee. Full Story

Rush-Henrietta triumphed in a 16-4 non-league game against East United-Eastridge, powered by standout performances from Andrew Coleman (four goals, two assists) and Jackson Koppers (four goals). Goalie Daniel Schmitz recorded a 67% save rate, and Cullen Hirschman excelled in faceoffs with 71% efficiency. Full Story

Pittsford defeated Thomas 13-9 in a non-league matchup at Sutherland. Avery Valenti led Pittsford's scoring with three goals and one assist, while Thomas was paced by Brett Mersdorf and Lucas Estelle, each with two goals and one assist. Goalie Bear Wehrheim made seven saves for Pittsford. Junior Peter Roussell reached 200 career faceoff wins, securing 15 in the game. Both teams will return to action on Wednesday. Full Story

HFL prevailed over Churchville-Chili 15-8 in a league match, driven by Grady Goodberlet`s six goals and Jason Bennett’s 92% save performance. Churchville-Chili's Matthew Mitchell scored four goals in a strong second-half effort. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups later this week. Full Story

Victor achieved an 11-5 win over Brighton in an MC-D2 league game with contributions from Brody Secker (three goals) and Colin Wheeler (three goals). Despite Brighton`s early fight, Victor's nine-goal run and six saves from Will Simpson secured their victory. Brighton`s efforts were led by Ben Marangola with two goals and Henry Werzinger excelling in faceoffs. Full Story

Geneva, led by Ryland Dunham with six goals and Max Heieck with five goals and four assists, defeated Gates Chili 19-4 in a non-league lacrosse game. Brent Williams shone in net with a flawless twelve-minute stint, and Alex Pesante excelled at face-offs. Gates Chili`s effort featured goals from four different players and notable goaltending by Demar Williams, who recorded twenty-two saves. Geneva prepares for Penn Yan next, while Gates Chili anticipates hosting Batavia-Notre Dame. Full Story

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Today`s lacrosse highlights showcased dominant victories across various matchups. Hilton overwhelmed Greece Storm 15-1 with standout performances from Gianluca Auriuso and Drew Brien. HFL triumphed 15-8 over Churchville-Chili, thanks to Grady Goodberlet`s six goals. Irondequoit crushed Schroeder 12-1, led by Cooper Moore`s five goals and Sven Habitzreuther`s stellar goaltending. Rush-Henrietta excelled in a 16-4 win against East United-Eastridge, powered by Andrew Coleman and Jackson Koppers. Victor defeated Brighton 11-5 with Brody Secker and Colin Wheeler leading the charge. Geneva routed Gates Chili 19-4 behind Ryland Dunham`s six goals, while Pittsford topped Thomas 13-9 in a non-league battle, featuring Peter Roussell`s milestone faceoff achievement. Meanwhile, Fairport secured an 8-5 win over Penfield, and McQuaid Jesuit clinched a 16-11 victory over Orchard Park.  

GREECE STORM-1 at HILTON-15 - Hilton secured a commanding 15-1 victory over Greece Storm, led by standout players Gianluca Auriuso (four goals) and Drew Brien (three goals). Brendan Maxwell and Sam Guzzetta provided strong goaltending performances for Hilton, maintaining their perfect record against Greece Storm since 2018. James Maccallini scored Greece Storm’s only goal, with Eric Odell excelling in face-offs (67 percent). Hilton improves to a 4-1 record.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL-15 at CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-8 - HFL prevailed over Churchville-Chili 15-8 in a league match, driven by Grady Goodberlet`s six goals and Jason Bennett’s 92% save performance. Churchville-Chili's Matthew Mitchell scored four goals in a strong second-half effort. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups later this week.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

SCHROEDER-1 at IRONDEQUOIT-12 - Irondequoit topped Schroeder 12-1 in an MC-D2 league game, led by Cooper Moore`s five goals. Senior goalie Sven Habitzreuther`s 92% save rate and Andrew Scully`s dominance in faceoffs powered Irondequoit. Schroeder`s Jonny May scored their single goal. Head Aaron Bottazzo won his 50th game at Irondequoit tonight.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-16 at EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-4 - Rush-Henrietta triumphed in a 16-4 non-league game against East United-Eastridge, powered by standout performances from Andrew Coleman (four goals, two assists) and Jackson Koppers (four goals). Goalie Daniel Schmitz recorded a 67% save rate, and Cullen Hirschman excelled in faceoffs with 71% efficiency.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BRIGHTON-5 at VICTOR-11 - Victor achieved an 11-5 win over Brighton in an MC-D2 league game with contributions from Brody Secker (three goals) and Colin Wheeler (three goals). Despite Brighton`s early fight, Victor's nine-goal run and six saves from Will Simpson secured their victory. Brighton`s efforts were led by Ben Marangola with two goals and Henry Werzinger excelling in faceoffs.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GATES CHILI-4 at GENEVA-19 - Geneva, led by Ryland Dunham with six goals and Max Heieck with five goals and four assists, defeated Gates Chili 19-4 in a non-league lacrosse game. Brent Williams shone in net with a flawless twelve-minute stint, and Alex Pesante excelled at face-offs. Gates Chili`s effort featured goals from four different players and notable goaltending by Demar Williams, who recorded twenty-two saves. Geneva prepares for Penn Yan next, while Gates Chili anticipates hosting Batavia-Notre Dame.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENFIELD-5 at FAIRPORT-8 - Fairport secured an 8-5 win over Penfield in an MC-D1 league game at home, with no report available from Fairport. Penfield saw contributions from scorers Joyce, Banister, Castro, Theodorakakos, and Pavone, along with strong efforts by junior goalie Mason Schembri and face-off specialist Colin Miller. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups against West Genesee.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-9 at PITTSFORD-13 - Pittsford defeated Thomas 13-9 in a non-league matchup at Sutherland. Avery Valenti led Pittsford's scoring with three goals and one assist, while Thomas was paced by Brett Mersdorf and Lucas Estelle, each with two goals and one assist. Goalie Bear Wehrheim made seven saves for Pittsford. Junior Peter Roussell reached 200 career faceoff wins, securing 15 in the game. Both teams will return to action on Wednesday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MCQUAID JESUIT-16 at ORCHARD PARK-11 -  There was no report from the Knights at post-time.    [ BOX SCORE]  Full Story

Hilton secured a commanding 15-1 victory over Greece Storm, led by standout players Gianluca Auriuso (four goals) and Drew Brien (three goals). Brendan Maxwell and Sam Guzzetta provided strong goaltending performances for Hilton, maintaining their perfect record against Greece Storm since 2018. James Maccallini scored Greece Storm’s only goal, with Eric Odell excelling in face-offs (67 percent). Hilton improves to a 4-1 record. Full Story

Irondequoit topped Schroeder 12-1 in an MC-D2 league game, led by Cooper Moore`s five goals. Senior goalie Sven Habitzreuther`s 92% save rate and Andrew Scully`s dominance in faceoffs powered Irondequoit. Schroeder`s Jonny May scored their single goal. Full Story

EDITOR' S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were thirty-eight games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 12 have been played. Section V teams have won 10 and lost 2 (83%). There are eleven undefeated teams at this point.

Looking Back

What a week of exciting lacrosse action! It all kicked off on Monday with three commanding victories: Aquinas dominated Haverling, McQuaid Jesuit outplayed St. Francis, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo took down Gananda in a Finger League matchup.

Tuesday brought a flurry of games, with 11 matchups showcasing five nail-biters. Notable close wins included Irondequoit’s 8-7 edge over Brighton, Schroeder’s 7-6 triumph against Wayne, and Hilton’s 8-6 victory over Penfield. Geneva narrowly defeated Livonia-Avon-Geneseo 8-7, while Gates Chili eked out a 5-4 win against Brockport.

Wednesday featured seven games, with Bloomfield-Honeoye shining in their 12-6 win over Brockport. Brayden Arber (5 goals) and John Blair (3 goals) led their offense. Unfortunately, the Marcus Whitman vs. Gananda game was postponed.

Thursday celebrated standout Players of the Week: Jase Smith (Gananda), Blake Jipson (Thomas), and Jack Rawleigh. Among the eight games played, Schroeder edged Geneva 6-5, and Hilton secured a thrilling 9-8 win over Irondequoit.

Friday offered more thrills, including Marcus Whitman’s dominant 16-7 victory over Gananda, led by Tariku Blueye’s seven goals and six assists. Penn Yan pulled off a triple-overtime thriller, defeating Homer 11-10, thanks to Teagan Fingar’s six goals and key assist. Mynderse-Romulus crushed Waterloo 14-5, fueled by Griffin Hilimire’s six goals and four assists. Midlakes celebrated their season opener with a 14-7 win against Jordan Elbridge, supported by Stuart Quku’s 12 saves.

The week wrapped up on Saturday with 11 games, including four close contests. Greece Storm edged Wayne 5-4, Gananda defeated East United-Eastridge 11-9, Pal-Mac emerged victorious over Schroeder 7-6 in overtime, and Geneva outlasted Auburn 9-8.

Looking Ahead

The action continues this week with games scheduled every day. Monday features nine matchups, including Penfield at Fairport, Greece at Hilton, and Thomas at Pittsford. McQuaid Jesuit's trip to Orchard Park could bring intriguing results.

Tuesday offers six games, including Corning at Aquinas and HFL at Livonia. On Wednesday, highlights include Gananda at Mynderse and Canandaigua at Victor, while Churchville-Chili travels to Thomas, and Spencerport visits Pittsford.

Thursday packs in nine games, such as Marcus Whitman at Bloomfield-Honeoye, Batavia-Notre Dame at Gates Chili, and Hilton at Schroeder.

Friday will see R-H at Horseheads and Marcus Whitman at HFL. To cap off the week, Saturday promises nine exciting matchups. Among the highlights are Geneva at Penn Yan, East United-Eastridge at Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Pittsford at McQuaid Jesuit.

Get ready for another thrilling week of lacrosse, and don' t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page. Full Story

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were 11 games played today and 4 were close ones. Greece Storm was a 5-4 winner over Wayne. Gananda was a 11-9 winner over East United-Eastridge. Pal-Mac was a 7-6 overtime winner over Schroeder. Geneva defeated Auburn by a score of 9-8. 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-18 at WATERLOO-5 - Churchville-Chili defeated Waterloo 18-5 in a non-league game on April 5th. Junior Jaxon Leonard led Churchville-Chili with six goals and one assist, while sophomore Jackson Worden recorded his first varsity goal for Waterloo. Strong goalkeeping performances came from Dylan Acquilano of Waterloo and Kaiden Leiston of Churchville-Chili.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WAYNE-4 at GREECE STORM-5 - Greece Storm won a tight 5-4 non-league game against Wayne, led by Jackson Pioli`s two goals and Mitchell Barnes` 75% save rate in goal. Wayne`s standout players included Tas Strickland and Mason Michel, who scored two goals each. Greece Storm`s strong second quarter proved decisive in the match.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANISIUS-7 at MCQUAID JESUIT-18 - McQuaid Jesuit defeated Canisius 18-7 in a non-league game, led by Talin Parks (4g-2a) and AJ Quagrello (3g-2a). Eleven players scored for McQuaid, with goalie Jack Rawleigh achieving a 70% save rate. Canisius`s effort was highlighted by goals from Wyatt Van Tine and Braxton Kilgour. McQuaid's Domenic Giangreco excelled in face-offs, winning 16 out of 20. McQuaid remains undefeated at 3-0.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-9 at GANANDA-11 - Gananda defeated East United-Eastridge 11-9 in a closely contested non-league lacrosse game,with leading scorers Brody Daciw and Jase Smith driving Gananda's offensive efforts. Goaltender Nick Falso played a crucial role with a 64 percent save rate. Despite a fourth-quarter surge from East United-Eastridge, Gananda maintained their lead to secure the win.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-16 at IRONDEQUOIT-4 - Canandaigua defeated Irondequoit 16-4 in a non-league lacrosse game with contributions from nine goal scorers, including Ryan Bremer and Jack Stanney. Drew Williamee reached a career milestone of fifty assists. Quentin Shedrick recorded a save percentage of seventy-three percent in goal for Canandaigua. Irondequoit`s scoring came from four players, with Andrew Scully excelling in face-offs.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

SCHROEDER-6 at PAL-MAC-7 in overtime - Pal-Mac edged out Schroeder 7-6 in an overtime non-league lacrosse game on Saturday. Schroeder`s leading scorers included Cody Preston with two goals and JD Stockmann, Jonny May, Parker Brown, and Garrett Conger each contributing offensively. Sophomore goalie Van Bolton recorded a sixty-seven percent save rate, and midfielder John Caricati won fourteen face-offs, marking his one hundredth career victory. Pal-Mac remained undefeated at 4-0 while Schroeder fell to 2-1.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LAKE SHORE-7 at HILTON-13 - There was no report from Hilton at post-time.    [ BOX SCORE] 

HFL-20 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-5 - HFL secured a decisive 20-5 victory in Livonia over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league lacrosse game. Grady Goodberlet achieved his 100th career goal, leading HFL with seven goals and two assists. Max McEnerney scored four goals for Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, while goalie Jason Bennett led HFL's defense with a 71% save rate.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-19 at MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-11 - Bloomfield-Honeoye emerged victorious against Mynderse-Romulus in a FL-D1 League game, winning 19-11. Leading scorers included Brayden Arber and Cody Whittaker for Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Jack Brady and Griffin Hilimire for Mynderse-Romulus. Ethan Stoddard posted a 50 percent save rate in goal, while senior Cody Whittaker achieved his 400th career faceoff win milestone.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WILLIAMSVILLE EAST-4 at SPENCERPORT-18 - Spencerport triumphed in their non-league game against Williamsville East with an 18-4 victory. Leading scorers included Zach Tortora with seven goals and Jayden Mandarano with three goals and two assists, marking Mandarano`s one hundredth career point. Sophomore goalie Zach Miceli recorded five saves with an eighty-three percent save rate. Spencerport`s dominant first quarter helped secure their second win of the season, improving their record to 2-0.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

GENEVA-9 at AUBURN-8 - Geneva defeated Auburn in a close 9-8 non-league matchup. Geneva`s Ryland Dunham scored four goals with two assists, and Max Heieck achieved his 100th career goal with three goals. Auburn`s Gennaro Hill led his team with four goals, supported by Matthew Smith’s two goals and two assists. Both goalies posted solid stats, with Geneva’s Brent Williams saving 53% of shots.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]  Full Story

Churchville-Chili defeated Waterloo 18-5 in a non-league game on April 5th. Junior Jaxon Leonard led Churchville-Chili with six goals and one assist, while sophomore Jackson Worden recorded his first varsity goal for Waterloo. Strong goalkeeping performances came from Dylan Acquilano of Waterloo and Kaiden Leiston of Churchville-Chili. Full Story

Greece Storm won a tight 5-4 non-league game against Wayne, led by Jackson Pioli`s two goals and Mitchell Barnes` 75% save rate in goal. Wayne`s standout players included Tas Strickland and Mason Michel, who scored two goals each. Greece Storm`s strong second quarter proved decisive in the match. Full Story

McQuaid Jesuit defeated Canisius 18-7 in a non-league game, led by Talin Parks (4g-2a) and AJ Quagrello (3g-2a). Eleven players scored for McQuaid, with goalie Jack Rawleigh achieving a 70% save rate. Canisius`s effort was highlighted by goals from Wyatt Van Tine and Braxton Kilgour. McQuaid's Domenic Giangreco excelled in face-offs, winning 16 out of 20. McQuaid remains undefeated at 3-0. Full Story

Canandaigua defeated Irondequoit 16-4 in a non-league lacrosse game with contributions from nine goal scorers, including Ryan Bremer and Jack Stanney. Drew Williamee reached a career milestone of fifty assists. Quentin Shedrick recorded a save percentage of seventy-three percent in goal for Canandaigua. Irondequoit`s scoring came from four players, with Andrew Scully excelling in face-offs. Full Story

HFL secured a decisive 20-5 victory in Livonia over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league lacrosse game. Grady Goodberlet achieved his 100th career goal, leading HFL with seven goals and two assists. Max McEnerney scored four goals for Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, while goalie Jason Bennett led HFL's defense with a 71% save rate. Full Story