
Penn Yan Wins NYS Championship
June 14, 2025 - 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.
Game Results | ||||
Report | 14 | Garden City | 5 | Canandaigua |
Report | 8 | Chenago Forks | 11 | Penn Yan |