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# 4466  2026 Season Wrap Up

*+ There were thirty-four teams playing in Section V. Bishop Kearney dropped out this year but hopes to return in the future. There were 916 players on the final rosters, down again for the second year. McQuaid Jesuit carried forty and Penfield carrier thirty-nine carried the largest rosters while Batavia-Notre Dame with fourteen and Gananda with fifteen finished with smallest rosters. 

There were four classes for the sectional tournaments. Honeoye Falls-Lima (C) was the only top seed to win their championship. In the other three classes, the second-seeded teams won championships; Penfield in Class A, Victor in Class B and Penn Yan in Class D.

Penfield had a decisive 13-3 win against McQuaid, winning against the Knights for the second year in a row. Victor won their game against undefeated Pittsford in a very close game, 14-12 and Honeoye Falls-Lima had a 16-6 win against Geneva.

The first games were played on March 19th when Hilton won their 10-7 game with Thomas. The last regular season game was played on May 20th when Pittsford defeated McQuaid Jesuit 1-7.

The 308 regular season games were played and the 79 league games determined the league championships. In Monroe County-D1 it was Hilton (5-0, 14-3). In MC-2, Pittsford (4-0, 17-0) took the championship and in MC-3 Irondequoit (6-0, 10-6) was on top. Pal-Mac (4-0, 15-2) won the Finger Lakes East title and Midlakes (6-0, 14-3) 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-one nominations, they selected six USA Lacrosse All-Americans and six All-Academics. Named All-Americans were Braden Fingar (Penn Yan), Grady Goodberlet (HFL), Brodie Joyce (Penfield),  Eli Ricci (Victor),  A.J. Theodorakakos (Penfield), and Avery Valenti (Pittsford).

Named All-Academics were Isaac Bailey (Churchville-Chili), Ryland Dunham (Geneva), Carson Lich (Palmyra-Macedon), Eric Odell (Greece Storm), Mason Schembri (Penfield) and Zack Tortora (Spencerport).

Pittsford Head Coach Andrew Whipple was named Coach of the Year from Section V and the Bob Scott Award winner was Isaac Bailey from Churchville-Chili.

The Coaches of Section V awarded the "Official of the Year" to GVLOA official Ryan Robinson.

The Monroe County Division 1 Co-Players of the Year were Brodie Joyce and  A.J. Theodorakakos (Penfield). Zack Tortora (Spencerport) was the Division 2 Player of the Year and Sam Thore - Irondequoit was Division 3 Player of the Year.

Nominees for the Bob Scott Award were Weston Oyer (Victor) and Eric Odell (Greece Storm) and the Section V and USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award winner was Isaac Bailey (Churchville-Chili).

The Monroe County Coaches of the Year were Tim Byrnes (Hilton) and John Schembri (Penfield) in MC1 , Eric Goodberlet (Honeoye Falls-Lima) in MC3, and Andrew Whipple (Pittsford) in MC2.

Assistant Coaches of the Year were Corey Holbrough (Penfield) from MC1, Tony Pezzimenti (Victor) from MC2, and Colin Shafer (Irondequoit) from MC3.

The Finger Lakes East The Player of the Year was Jackson Dennie (Pal-Mac). Dennie was selected as Attackman of the Year,  Ryland Dunham (Geneva) was selected as Midfielder of the Year, Carson Lich (Pal-Mac) was picked as Defenseman of the Year, and Drew Ikewwod (Livonia-Avon-Geneseo) was selected as the Goalie of the Year.

The Finger Lakes West Player of the Year was  Brayden Arber (Bloomfield-Honeoye) who was also the Attackman of the Year. James Sprague (Midlakes) was named Midfielder of the Year. The Defensemen of the year was Jake Middlebrook (Midlakes). Stuart Quku (Midlakes) was selected as Goalie on the Year. Carson Lich (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 Jake Gallina (Wayne) and in the West, Ambrose Carey (Marcus Whitman) and Tyler Brooks-Lambert (Midlakes). The Persons of the Year were, in the East, Dan and Heather Wildey (Wayne). 

Greece Storm (Class A), Webster Schroeder (Class B), Honeoye Falls-Lima (Class C) and Bloomfield-Honeoye (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), Victor (Class B), HF-L (Class C) and Penn Yan (Class D) were the Sectional Champions in 2026.

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), Will Simpson (Victor), Grady Goodberlet (HF-L) and Miles Ditzell(Penn Yan).

The SportsFive/Section V Players of the Year were Avery Valenti (Pittsford) in offense and Anthony (A.J.) Theodorakakos (Penfield) in defense. The Sportsman of the Year was Isaac Bailey (Churchville-Chili).

The New York State Tournaments required an play-in game for all four classes which required that the champions played against the Section VI champions in order to get into the quarter finals. All four teams won their games in Buffalo. Victor and HFL played on Wednesday night while Penfield and Victor played on Thursday night.

In Class A, Penfield beat Kenmore and then lost to West Genesee in the semifinals. In Class B, Victor beat Orchard Park, and then Horseheads (Section IV) to reach the finals where they lost to Manhasset (Section VIII). In Class C, HF-L defeated Hamburg but then fell to Jamesville-DeWitt in the quarterfinals and in Class D, Penn Yan beat East Aurora and then lost to Marcellus (Section III).

The All-Section V Awards were announced with sixteen first team, fifteen second team, and fifteen Honorable Mention picks.

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

# 4465  2026 All-Section Five List Announced

The Section V Lacrosse leadership has selected first, second and honorable mention lists of All-Section players. The 2026 first team lists sixteen 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 were only ten 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 this year from a pool of eighty-five players. The selections were reviewed by Chairmen of each of the two leagues, 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 (3), and Independents (3). Showing that the "Best of the Best" can come from any age group, there were 20 seniors, 19 juniors, and 10 sophomores listed. Distribution among the positions shows 13 midfielders, 13 attackmen, 10 defensemen, 2 FO specialists, 2 LSM, 2 ssdm, and 4 goalies.

First Team

Ronan Boyle - Penfield senior
Braden Fingar  Penn Yan senior - Towson *
Grady Goodberlet - HFL - junior - Maryland * 
Grayson Hathway - Penn Yan sophomore
Charles Hezel - Pittsford junior - Lehigh
Brodie Joyce - Penfield senior - Providence *
Matt Langan - Victor senior - Jacksonville 
Grant Lewis - Pittsford junior
Jackson Mead - Victor Junior - High Point
Tyler Reger - Hilton junior - Fairfield
Eli Ricci - Victor sophomore *
Mason Schembri - Penfield senior - Mercyhurst 
Will Simpson - Victor junior - Brown
A.J. Theodorakakos - Penfield senior - USMA *
Sam Thore - Irondequoit senior - Mercyhurst
Avery Valenti - Pittsford senior - Colgate *
* All-Americans

Second Team

John Burrows - McQuaid Jesuit - junior 
Jackson Dennie - Pal-Mac - junior - NJIT
Miles Ditzell - Penn Yan - junior
Domenic Giangreco - McQuaid Jesuit - senior - Georgetown
Drew Ikewood - Pal-Mac - junior
Jason Cunningham - Hilton - junior - Ohio State
Cole Goetz - Pittsford - junior Jacksonville
Brody Kaye - Spencerport - junior -Lafayette
Oliver Kowal - Victor - senior
Jake Maurer - Penfield - junior - Colgate
John Mallaber - Fairport - sophomore
Cooper Moore - Irondequoit - senior - USMA
Corey Roeser - Fairport - senior - RIT
Cahlan Smith - Hilton - sophomore 
Zach Tortora - Spencerport - senior - Canisius 

Honorable Mention

Drew Brien - Hilton - sophomore
Dylan Carey - Irondequoit - senior - SJFU
Jackson Coon - HFL - senior - Endicott
Ryland Dunham - Geneva - senior - Roberts Wesleyan
Lucas Estelle- Thomas - sophomore
Tukker Fisher - Penn Yan - senior 
Max Hill - Pal-Mac - sophomore
Carson Lich - Pal-Mac - senior - Ohio Northern
Jacob Middlebrook - Midlakes - junior
Trevor Nally - Pittsford - junior - St Bonaventure
Patrick Olvany-  Canandaigua - senior
Stuart Quku - Midlakes - senior
James Sprague - Midlakes - junior
Marco Vengoechea - HFL - senior - Cortland 
Caleb Wood - Aquinas - senior
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# 4459  USA Lacrosse National Awards

*+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. Fifteen 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, 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 Pittsford Head Coach Andrew Whipple who led the Panthers to an undefeated regular season with a highly competitive Class B and Monroe County D-2 schedule.

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 Isaac Bailey, from Churchville-Chili High School.

Head Coach, Ryan Yunker says, "Isaac is the epitome of leading by example, always does the right thing, says the right thing, and is striving for excellence in every area of his life. He was voted team captain twice by his teammates, clearly demonstrating that he has his peers respect."

"Just as Isaac sets an example for our team with his never ending work ethic and motor, he has also been a phenomenal vocal motivator for our players. In a particularly hard practice this year Isaac took charge and made sure to push EVERYONE on the team to give their all and push through the pain to get better. It didn't matter if it was a freshman first year, or a fellow senior captain, Isaac was right behind them making sure they were running all out through the line and finishing every rep to the max. Isaac Bailey is truly one-of-one and I can't think of another kid more deserving of this award. "

• Braden Finger- Penn Yan senior Midfielder - Towson
  Head Coach Brian Hobart  says: "Braden has been the rock of my program for five years. He does all that is ever asked of him and looks to do more. He excels in all areas of the game - offense, defense, wing play and special teams. He is one of the finest young men I have had the pleasure to be involved with in my 25 years in education. What stands out most to me is his character and his ability to do the right thing in situations even if it is the more difficult choice. He expects high character choices from himself but also encourages and demands it from his teammates. It has been my true pleasure to watch him grow as a young man and a leader since he first began playing for me in 8th grade." 
  
  
• Grady Goodberlet - Honeoye Falls-Lima junior attackman - Maryland
  Head Coach Eric Goodberlet says: "Grady genuinely cares about his teammates and the success of our team. He consistently demonstrates fairness and compassion, treating everyone with respect regardless of their skill level. Grady understands that every player in our program brings value, has a role, and is a vital part of our overall program success. He is willing to play any position on the field and is extremely versatile. He brings and demands a high level of focus and intensity at practice and on game day which has proven to be contagious. Our overall team success in the recent years has been a result of this level of work ethic in which Grady's leadership has been the foundation." 
  
  
• Brodie Joyce - Penfield senior Attackman - Providence
  Head Coach John Schembri says: "A two-time lacrosse captain Brodie's work ethic and ability to foster younger offensive players is remarkable. He has been a leader of our offense for the last two seasons and excels in all aspects of the game. Shooting, feeding, and riding. His motor does not quit. He is a difference maker for our team. His quiet confidence in the face of adversity is a calming factor for fellow teammates when tensions rise and he brings a level head and valuable feedback to game time adjustments. Brodie has rewritten many of Penfield's offensive records. Points in a career, Career Goals, Career Assists, and Most points in a single season. All this while excelling in the classroom carrying a 4.0 GPA while taking six AP courses and multiple SUPA/SUPA/Dual enrollment classes. He is also a member of the national honor society." 
  
  
• Eli Ricci - Victor sophomore faceoff midfielder - Undecided
  Head Coach Dan Stone says: "Eli is a student-athlete who represents Victor High School with discipline, humility, and competitive integrity. He is a fierce competitor who continually pushes himself and his teammates to grow and become the best version of themselves. He has established himself as one of the most reliable and impactful face-off specialists in the area, and his influence on games continues to grow. Eli's progression from winning possession to consistently turning those wins into offensive opportunities makes him a multifaceted threat for opponents to plan for. His continued development as a two-way threat has made him a more complete midfielder whose impact is felt not only at the draw, but throughout the flow of the game." 
  
  
• AJ Theodorakakos - Penfield senior defenseman - US Military Academy at West Point
  Head Coach John Schembri says: "Despite the title of being a two-time 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. A.J. is the #1 ranked defensemen in the Country for the 2026 class by Inside Lacrosse and the #4 overall recruit for the 2026 class. He was selected to the coveted New Balance Senior All-Star game the summer of 2026, an honor only given to the nation's best players and he is a two-time US All-American."
  
  
• Avery Valenti - Pittsford senior midfielder - Colgate
  Head Coach Andrew Whipple says: "Avery has been on Varsity since 7th grade. A true two way midfielder and has had an amazing senior year on a strong team. Avery is an amazing teammate and young man. I am sure other school's players would say the same. Avery is my best midfielder on both ends of the field. He had six goals vs Thomas, two goals and an assist vs Hilton, six goals and two assists vs Irondequoit, five goals vs West Genesee, three goals and 2 assists vs Canandaigua, four goals vs Marcellus, three goals and 2 assists vs Brighton and three goals vs Fayetteville, Manlius."
  
  

• Issac Bailey - Churchville-Chili senior faceoff midfielder - Uncommitted
  Head Coach Ryan Yunker says: "On the field He is a true throwback two-way midfielder that does literally everything for us, face offs, man up, man down, offense, defense, and everything in between. He even convinced us to let him use a pole for a few man downs this year. In the age of position specialization this kid does not come off the field. A game early in the season he took his first sub of the game with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. He attacks every play and every groundball with a tenacity that just cannot be taught. Our players think we have been joking but our team motto next year is BE LIKE ISAAC. He always does the right thing, always says the right thing, and is always striving for excellence." 
  
  
• Ryland Dunham - Geneva senior midfielder - Roberts Wesleyan 
  Head Coach Jeff Dunham says: "As a four-year starter on varsity, Ryland has grown tremendously as a leader amongst the team. Not only does his play and work ethic on the field serve as an example to his teammates, but he is consistently coaching up the younger players on the team. He is a great young man. He is well-respected by his peers, faculty, and staff at Geneva High School. His stats rank him fourth all-time is our school history and he will finish second in career goals. He will finish as four-year All-League player. In the classroom he is a member of National Honor Society."
  
  
• Carson Lich - Palmyra-Macedon senior midfielder - Ohio Northern
  Head Coach Joe Hill says, "Carson boasts an extraordinary resume of athletic and academic excellence that makes him a standout candidate. On the lacrosse field, he was named All-State 1st Team and Finger Lakes Co-Player of the Year in 2025, following it up this season with another dominant performance as the league's Defensive Player of the Year. A phenomenally versatile three-sport athlete, In the classroom, he matches that elite drive by ranking #7 in his class while pursuing an Advanced Regents Diploma alongside numerous rigorous IB courses. Furthermore, Carson completed the demanding Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM sequence, developing the critical thinking and hands-on engineering skills necessary to qualify for the renowned engineering program at Ohio Northern University, where he will proudly continue his academic journey and play collegiate lacrosse. "
  
  
• Eric Odell - Greece Storm senior faceoff midfielder - Clarkson
  Head Coach Shane Cole says, "Eric demonstrates strong leadership qualities through his role as a captain of our team. As a captain, he is trusted to hold his teammates accountable in a respectful and constructive manner, ensuring that team standards are maintained in both effort and attitude. He consistently leads by example, showing up prepared, focused, and willing to put in the work required for success, which naturally elevates the behavior and performance of those around him. He is currently a top leader in Section V for career faceoff wins and is a big reason for getting us offensive possessions. He is a role model for our team and always does the right thing and is willing to put in the hard work to get positive results.
  
  
• Mason Schembri - Penfield senior goalie - Uncommitted
  Head Coach John Schembri says, "Mason is a young man that is defined by his character. He loves life and his friends. He is always looking to do what is right and fair. He is always leading through example, that is why it should be no surprise he was selected as a captain in both his junior and senior seasons by his peers. A 4.0 student, the National Honor Society member has taken eleven AP/Dual credit course and will arrive at college with over 30 college credits, essentially making him a college sophomore academically. He broke the all-time saves record for Penfield as a junior making 700 career saves at 60%. Mason is someone that represents our program with character and integrity. Mason is someone that represents our program with character and integrity."
  
  
• Zack Tortora - Spencerport senior midfielder - Canisius
  Head Coach Bill Buttaro says, "Zach is the epitome of a what a winning person looks like. He works hard, and plays even harder. He does things that very few people in our league are asked to do. For three seasons he has played every game from beginning to end at midfield, taking only one break per game. He is a three-time captain, works with the kids coming up in our youth lacrosse program, and plays three Varsity Sports. He is a pillar of the Spencerport Community. When he plays defense, coaches isolate him to tire him out. He doesn't get tired. He just continues to work harder. There have been very few players that I have watched that can take over a game like he can. Defensively he is one of the best players on the field. He is strong, fast and nobody wants it more than him. He is the epitome of a Lacrosse Player and Leader. I am lucky to have coached him. "

# 4027  2026 Preview: Pal-Mac

Pal-Mac enters the 2026 season in Class D after a 17–1 campaign in 2025. The Red Raiders combined consistent scoring with strong defensive results throughout the year and advanced to the sectional final.
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# 3990  2025 All-Section Five List Released

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.
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# 3989  2025 Season Wrap Up

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. 
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# 3979  Finger Lakes Awards for 2025

The Head Coaches from the Finger Lakes met at the end of the season and determined their awards for 2025.
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# 3960  HFL Wins in Class C

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. 
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# 3561  2025 Preview: Pal-Mac

The Pal-Mac Boys Lacrosse team enters the 2025 season after a remarkable 2024 campaign, finishing with a stellar 17-1 record. The Red Raiders showed dominance, with 13 of their victories coming by a margin of 5 or more goals. Despite their impressive season, they suffered a heart-wrenching loss in the Section Championship game against HF-L.
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# 3507  HFL Wins Section V Class C Championship

*+DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Both the Class C and D Championships were planned for Finger Lakes Community College today, but thunder and lightning storms caused great delays and in the in although the Class C game was won by Honeoye Falls-Lima, the Class D championship was moved to Sunday at 10:30 AM at FLCC.
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# 3501  Pal-Mac survives Scare from Livonia-Avon

*+Pal-Mac stepped up in the fourth quarter to defeat Livonia-Avon 4-3.  In a game that was plagued with penalties, the teams both had multiple attempts at extra-man offense.  The Red Raiders converted on two of their attempts while the Lakers could not convert on any of their attempts.  The man-down defense for Pal-Mac was a key factor of their win.
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