First Team SSDM Midfield (MC-d2). Matt Langan, a senior LSM earned All-League Second Team LSM Midfield (MC-d2). Mason Hawryschuk, a junior defenseman, earned All-League Honorable Mention Defense (MC-d2).
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# 4013 2026 Preview: Victor Victor Sets Sights on Another Strong RunRoster OutlookVictor enters the 2026 season following a 14-5 campaign and returns a substantial portion of its production despite graduating one of the largest senior classes in Section V.
The Blue Devils lost 15 seniors, including key contributors at every position such as Dennis Cole, Dante Pezzimenti, JT Ricci, Kyle Saeger, Brody Secker, and both goalies Carter Fries and Landon Tantillo. Several of these graduates earned major postseason honors, leaving meaningful roles to fill across the field. Even with those departures, Victor retains 61% of its goals and 63% of its assists from last season. The roster includes ten rising seniors, five juniors, and six sophomores, giving the team a balanced mix of experience and youth heading into 2026. Returning StandoutsVictor brings back one of the deepest returning award-winning groups in Class B. Will Johnson, a senior attackman, returns after a 36-goal, 12-assist season AND earning All-League Second Team Attack (MC-d2) recognition. Jackson Mead, a junior attackman produced 32 goals and 16 assists and earned All-League Second Team Attack (MC-d2). Matthew Herendeen, a junior attackman, added 17 goals and 25 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Attack (MC-d2). Eli Ricci, a sophomore midfielder/faceoff specialist, posted 13 goals, 5 assists, and an impressive 241+/75- at the X, earning 1st All-Section Team, Section 5 Class B All-Tournament Team, and All-League First Team FO Midfield (MC-d2) honors. Oliver Kowal, a senior defensive midfielder, earned HM All-Section Team and All-League Weston Oyer, a senior defensive midfielder, earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). Will Simpson, a junior goalie returns after a 55.7% save rate and All-League Honorable Mention Goalie (MC-d2) recognition. Colin Wheeler, a senior midfielder, added 26 goals and 16 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). Coaching InformationVictor continues under Head Coach Dan Stone, who enters his sixth season leading the program. Stone holds an impressive 81-15 record at Victor, matching his overall scholastic mark. His leadership has guided the Blue Devils through deep postseason runs, and he returns to a roster with both proven talent and emerging contributors. Coach Stone sees the need for older players to help develop younger ones. "Leadership became a priority and many players stepped up taking roles to guide our work through the off-season. Experienced players and alums have helped accelerate the learning curve for our younger players, who have worked hard to develop their skill and athleticism. Statistical OverviewVictor scored 222 goals last season, averaging 11.7 per game, while allowing 152 goals at an average of 8.0. Twelve games were decided by five goals or fewer, including two one-goal wins and two one-goal losses. With more than half of its scoring returning and a strong defensive core back, Victor enters 2026 with a solid statistical foundation. Games This YearThe 2026 schedule includes several MC2 league matchups. League games are set against Schroeder (04/10), Irondequoit (04/23), Brighton (04/25), and Thomas (05/05). Other contests include non-league meetings with Penfield, West Genesee, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Andrews (FL), Canandaigua, JD, Spencerport, Niskayuna, Baldwinsville, Fairport, and Hilton. Looking AheadWith a deep group of returning scorers, elite faceoff play, experienced defenders, and a veteran coach entering his sixth season, Victor approaches 2026 with confidence. The combination of returning production, defensive strength, and proven leadership positions the Blue Devils to remain a top contender in Class B.
Stories are planned for each of the teams in Section V and will be released, a few at a time, between now and the start of the playing season. The stories will remain on the front page for about one week and then will be available in the NEWS archive. There will be links for all the published stories HERE and a link will also be available on each TEAM PAGE. |
# 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. |
# 3964 Grey Wolves Triumph in Thrilling Comeback 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.
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# 3936 Victor Advances in Section 5 Quarterfinals Victor defeated Spencerport 20-4 in the Section 5 Quarterfinals, with Will Johnson leading the offense with four goals and four assists. Nine different players contributed to Victor’s scoring, while Spencerport’s top performer was Gavin Brown with two goals. Freshman Eli Ricci reached his 300th career faceoff win, and senior JT Ricci won nine faceoffs at an 82% success rate. Victor advances to the next round of the playoffs where they will face SPencerport. |
# 3933 Overtime Drama and High-Scoring Battles DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Fourteen games packed today's slate, with two close contests keeping fans on edge. Mynderse-Romulus secured a thrilling 15-14 victory over Bishop Kearney, fueled by Griffin Hilimire’s incredible 10-goal performance. Irondequoit pulled off the only upset of the day, edging Hilton in overtime 6-5, thanks to Colin Giudice’s game-winner. Pittsford’s 7-2 victory over Brighton marked a special milestone, as head coach Andrew Whipple secured his 250th career win. |
# 3901 Victor Holds Off Hilton Hilton and Victor battled in a close non-league game, with Victor winning 8-6. Hilton led at halftime but Victor’s four-goal third quarter turned the game. Leading scorers included Hilton’s Auriuso (two goals) and Victor’s Mead (three goals). Faceoff specialist Ricci controlled possession for Victor, and Hilton’s Maxwell recorded 20 saves. |
# 3889 Niskayuna Holds Off Victor Niskayuna secured a narrow 9-8 victory over Victor in a non-league matchup, with Dillon Lichtleading the scoring for Niskayuna with four goals. Victor saw contributions from multiple players, including Ricci, Saeger, and Mead, each scoring twice. The fourth quarter featured key goals from both teams, but Niskayuna held on for the win. Victor, now 11-4, will face Hilton on Tuesday. |
# 3865 Victor Takes McQuaid in Late Comeback Victor staged a late comeback to defeat McQuaid Jesuit 11-10 after trailing for most of the game. JP Gianforti led McQuaid Jesuit with six goals, while Kyle Saeger paced Victor with four goals and one assist. Victor scored five goals in the fourth quarter, with Eli Ricci delivering the game-winner. McQuaid Jesuit's goalie, Jack Rawleigh, posted sixteen saves at 59%, while Victor's Will Simpson recorded ten saves at 50%. Victor and McQuaid Jesuit move on to their next matchups this Saturday. |
# 3863 Tight Battles and Late Rallies Today DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Of the ten games played today, six were nail-biters, with thrilling finishes and standout performances. Rush-Henrietta edged out Schroeder 8-7 after overcoming an early deficit, while Hilton held off Spencerport in a 13-11 contest. Victor mounted a dramatic comeback, scoring five goals in the final quarter to secure an 11-10 win over McQuaid Jesuit. |
# 3818 Victor Holds Off Pittsford Victor built an early lead with a seven-goal first quarter and held off a strong second-half surge from Pittsford to secure an 11-8 win. Will Johnson led Victor’s scoring with four goals, while Charlie Ryan paced Pittsford with three goals and one assist. Victor’s sophomore goalie Will Simpson recorded 17 saves with a 68% save rate, while Pittsford’s sophomore goalie Pierce Madigan stopped six shots with an 86% save rate in the first half. |
# 3807 Victor Earns Win Over Irondequoit Victor defeated Irondequoit 14-9 in their MC-D2 league matchup, extending their winning streak against Irondequoit to sixteen games. Will Johnson led Victor with four goals, while Dylan Carey paced Irondequoit with four goals. Goalies Sven Habitzreuther and Will Simpson recorded save rates above 50%. Victor coach Dan Stone marked his 75th career win. Irondequoit plays Fairport next, while Victor faces Pittsford. |
# 3763 Victor Rolls Past Thomas Victor outperformed Thomas with a 14-2 victory in Wednesday's MC-D2 league game. Colin Wheeler led the offense for Victor with four goals, while Brody Secker and Matthew Herendeen added significant contributions. Nine different Victor players scored in the game, and freshman Eli Ricci excelled at faceoffs with 88% success. Thomas saw limited offense, with goals from Jake Polizzi and Lucas Nuccotelli. Victor goalie Will Simpson maintained a solid 67% save rate, helping Victor improve to 7-2 this season. |
# 3756 WEDNESDAY - Lacrosse Action Sparkles DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - On a dynamic day of lacrosse, Orchard Park edged past Aquinas with a 17-12 victory, thanks to Justin Relosky’s standout performance with three goals and five assists, while Aquinas’ Jake Gibson achieved a historic 400 career saves. Brighton showcased dominance in an 11-3 league win against Schroeder, with Miles McGuire leading the offense and Logan Serve securing a strong defense with a 67% save rate. Eleven other matches unfolded throughout the day, including commanding wins by Hilton (28-1 against East United-Eastridge), Haverling (13-0 against Batavia-Notre Dame), and Canandaigua (16-5 against HFL). The total number of games played today was twelve, illustrating a thrilling lineup across leagues. |
# 3734 Victor Wins High-Scoring With B Victor defeated Baldwinsville 18-14 in a non-league lacrosse match, with Kyle Saeger and Will Johnson each scoring 4 goals and 1 assist for Victor. Baldwinsville's Brady Garcia led his team with 6 goals and 2 assists. Victor's freshman Eli Ricci excelled at faceoffs with an 85% success rate. Both teams face new opponents in their upcoming games. |
# 3733 Close Wins Highlight 14 Games DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday saw an action-packed day in lacrosse with a total of 14 games played, including two nail-biters. Penfield edged out Irondequoit 10-9 in a highly competitive match, led by Jake Maurer and Harrison Easton with three goals each. Marcus Whitman narrowly defeated Bishop Kearney 13-12, thanks to standout performances from Ayden Clark and Tariku Blueye, both scoring five goals.The remaining games featured several dominant victories. |
# 3706 Iona Preparatory Defeats Victor Iona Preparatory bested Victor fifteen-to-five in a non-league match led by Tim Plunkett (five goals, four assists) and Billy Haggerty (four goals, two assists). Victor's top scorer was Kyle Saeger (three goals, one assist), while goalie Will Simpson made 20 saves at 57 percent. Freshman Eli Ricci won 88 percent of face-offs for Victor. |
# 3700 Close Wins Highlight Tuesday 16 Games DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Tuesday featured 16 games, with three thrilling matchups going down to the wire. Hilton held off a late push from Rush-Henrietta for a 15-13 victory, aided by Drew Brien’s four-goal effort and a strong faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck. Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a hard-fought battle, marking Coach Deven York’s 100th career win. Irondequoit narrowly topped Thomas 9-8 behind Kieran Stenzel’s hat trick. The remaining games saw several dominant performances, including Pittsford extending their undefeated run, McQuaid Jesuit’s commanding win, and Pal-Mac keeping their perfect record intact at 7-0. |
# 3685 Victor Takes Marcellus in Overtime Thriller Victor triumphed 9-8 over Marcellus in a non-league overtime match, thanks to Will Johnson's game-winning goal, assisted by Jackson Mead. Mead, Secker, and Wheeler drove Victor's offense, while Ricci excelled at faceoffs. Lawrence, Fraher, and Rayfield shone for Marcellus, whose zone defense challenged Victor early. Simpson recorded eight saves at fifty percent in goal. Both teams showcased grit in a tightly contested game. |
# 3647 Canandaigua Pulls Away in Second Half for Win Over Victor 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. |
# 3641 Pittsford, CA, and Pal-Mac Dominate DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - In today’s lacrosse matchups, Pittsford continued its dominance with a 16-10 victory, fueled by standout performances from Grant Lewis, Max Morgenstern, and goalie Bear Wehrheim. |
# 3613 Victor Outpaces Fairport in Non-League Victor secured a 13-8 win over Fairport in a non-league lacrosse match, showcasing contributions from Will Johnson and Kyle Saeger. Fairport`s Mitchell Monte led with four goals and two assists. Both teams` goalies performed notably, with Carter Fries achieving a 60 percent save rate. Victor capitalized on a strong first quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game. |
# 3522 McQuaid Wins State Title DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were two games played on the last game of the season and at stake were NYS Championships. McQuaid Jesuit was an 8-7 overtime winner over Farmingdale (Section VIII). South Side (Section VIII) defeated Victor, also in overtime by a score of 12-11. |
# 3518 McQuaid and Victor Are In the Championships DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Section V went two for four in the Western Semifinals as McQuaid beat Liverpool 10-5 and Victor beat Vestal 17-6. Aquinas lost to a strong team from Marcellus and Jamesville-DeWitt defeated HFL. |
# 3515 Clean Sweep for Section V DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were quarterfinal games played today in the NYSPHSAA Lacrosse Tournaments and Section V teams won each game. |
# 3500 Two Overtime Thrillers as Irondequoit and Spencerport Win DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were eight quarterfinal games played today and two were in overtime. Irondequoit was a 9-8 winner over Thomas. Spencerport was a 7-6 winner over Brighton in triple overtime. |
# 3494 Last Day of the Regular Season DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were thirteen games played today and four were close ones. Thomas defeated Rush-Henrietta by a score of 10-9. Marcus Whitman was a 11-10 winner over Bloomfield-Honeoye. Midlakes-Red Jacket defeated Gates Chili by a score of 7-5 and Mynderse defeated Jordan Elbridge (Section III) by a score of 5-3. |
# 3481 Pal-Mac Remains Undefeated DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were thirteen games played today and three were close ones. Newark defeated Brockport by a score of 11-10. Pal-Mac was a 6-4 winner over Williamsville East. Fayetteville-Manlius was a 11-10 winner over McQuaid Jesuit. |
# 3479 Thomas Takes Penn Yan, 250 Wins for Ruller DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were ten games played today and three were close ones. Thomas defeated Penn Yan by a score of 9-7 giving Head Coach Rob Ruller his 250th win. Greece Storm was a 3-2 winner over East United-Eastridge and Victor was a 5-4 winner over Pittsford. |
# 3470 Penfield Over Fairport, Hilton Over Pittsford, PY WIns in OT DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were 11 games played today and 3 were close ones. Penfield was a 7-5 winner over Fairport. Hilton defeated Pittsford by a score of 9-8. Penn Yan was a 8-7 winner over Homer. |
# 3466 Twelve Games on Saturday DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were 12 games played today and all of them were won by more than three goals. Pal-Mac and Irondequoit won at home and all the other teams won on the road. |
# 3464 Jonah Carrier Scores in OT for Eagles DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were 10 games played today and only one close one as Irondequoit faceoff specialist Jonah Carrier scored an unassisted goal at 3:53 in overtime to lift the Eagles over Penfield. Penn Yan Head Coach Brian Hobart joins Randy Garrett (Fairport 371) and John Johnson (Canandaigua 357) in the 300 Club with the win today. |
# 3458 Eight Close Games: Victor Over Nisky in OT DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were 16 games played today and 8 were close ones. Baldwinsville defeated Canandaigua 5-4. Wayne was a 12-10 winner over Bloomfield-Honeoye and Hilton was a 8-7 winner over Horseheads. Aquinas defeated Canisius by a score of 8-7. Greece Storm defeated Eden by a score of 8-6. Victor was a 10-9 winner over Niskayuna. Penn Yan was a 4-3 winner over Clarence and West Genesee was a 10-8 winner over Penfield. |
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