The Rangers showed balance throughout the season, mixing decisive wins with a number of close contests, and advanced into sectional play. With seven seniors graduated but a strong returning core, Spencerport begins the season positioned to remain competitive while integrating new leadership roles across the field.
those losses, the roster remains deep, with two rising seniors, eight juniors, and five sophomores returning. That balance provides both experience and long-term continuity as players step into expanded roles.
decided within five goals, including one one-goal win and two one-goal losses, underscoring both scoring depth and competitive balance.
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# 4016 2026 Preview: Spencerport Spencerport Reloads for 2026Program OutlookSpencerport enters the 2026 season in Class B after posting an 11–7 record a year ago. Coaching StabilityBill Buttaro returns for his seventh season as head coach, carrying a 57–30 record at Spencerport. A former Irondequoit standout, Buttaro has guided the program through sustained success and continued postseason appearances. His experience and continuity remain a central piece as the Rangers transition from a senior-heavy roster to a younger, but still proven, lineup. Roster TransitionSpencerport graduated seven seniors, including several All-League and Academic All-American honorees who played key roles at midfield, attack, defense, and in goal. Despite Returning Impact PlayersThe Rangers bring back a strong group of decorated contributors. Zach Tortora returns after a standout season with 66 goals and 16 assists, earning All-League First Team Midfield honors and HM All-Section recognition, while also announcing his college plans with Canisius. Gavin Brown is back after scoring 39 goals and adding 12 assists as an All-League Second Team Attack selection. Mason Endres also returns following a 22-goal, 23-assist season and All-League Honorable Mention recognition. On the defensive end, Brody Kaye, who has committed to Lafayette, anchors the unit after earning All-League First Team Defense honors, joined by Michael Rush and other returning contributors who earned league recognition. Statistical OverviewSpencerport totaled 224 goals in 2025 while allowing 161, averaging 12.4 goals scored and 8.9 goals against per game. The Rangers return 148 goals, accounting for 66 percent of last season’s scoring, along with 65 assists, representing 48 percent of their assist production. The team recorded eight wins by five or more goals and played eight games Games This YearThe 2026 schedule again features a demanding mix of league and non-league matchups. League games, designated as MC2 contests, include games against Victor and Thomas, both serving as key benchmarks in league play. The remainder of the schedule consists of NL games against opponents such as Grand Island, Fairport, Hilton, Canandaigua, and Irondequoit, providing a steady test as Spencerport prepares for postseason play. Season OutlookWith experienced coaching, significant returning production, and multiple All-League performers back in the lineup, Spencerport enters the season focused on maintaining consistency while redefining leadership roles. The foundation remains firmly in place as the Rangers prepare for the 2026 campaign.
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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. |
# 3929 Week In Review - Week 9 There were thirty-four games played last week. There were sixty-six out of section games scheduled and 66 have been played. Section V teams won 41 and lost 25 (62% wins). There was one undefeated team for the regular season: Pal-Mac (14-0). |
# 3926 Round 1: Spencerport Moves Forward Spencerport claimed a six-two win over Schroeder on Saturday, led by multi-goal performances from Zachary Ajavananda and Gavin Brown. Schroeder responded in the fourth quarter with goals from Garrett Conger and Cody Preston. Spencerport goaltender Zach Miceli posted nine saves with an eighty-two percent save rate, while Schroeder’s Van Bolton finished with twelve saves and a sixty-seven percent save rate. The Rangers will face Victor in their quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday. |
# 3924 Dominant Wins in Round 1 Games DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - All four games played today were decisive victories, with winning margins exceeding three goals and with the higher seeded teams winning. Irondequoit showcased a commanding performance in their 16-2 win over Gates Chili, led by Kieran Stenzel and Cooper Moore, while goalie Sven Habitzreuther held a perfect save percentage. |
# 3916 Spencerport Takes Brockport Spencerport earned a 14-5 win over Brockport, with midfielder Zach Tortora leading the way with five goals and one assist. Mason Endres and Gavin Brown added key contributions. Spencerport’s faceoff unit performed well, led by Chase D'Amico's 94% success rate. Sophomore goalie Zach Miceli recorded a 71% save rate in 24 minutes of play. Brockport added five goals but did not submit player statistics. |
# 3911 Pittsford Over CA in Close One DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Six games were played today, with two coming down to the wire. Pittsford edged out Canandaigua in a tense 11-10 battle, fueled by Grant Lewis’ four-goal effort and key saves by Bear Wehrheim. Meanwhile, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo survived a back-and-forth showdown against Marcus Whitman, pulling away late for a 15-10 victory. Elsewhere, Spencerport, Gates Chili, and Bloomfield-Honeoye secured decisive wins, with standout performances from Zach Tortora, Jayden Maryjanowski, and Brayden Arber, respectively. |
# 3896 Spencerport Over Greece Storm Spencerport won their non-league game against Greece Storm with a 21-7 score. Leading the offense were Zach Tortora with six goals and three assists, and Jamison Brown and Gavin Brown with five goals each. Greece Storm was led by James Maccallini with four goals. Spencerport’s Sam Morgan recorded an 80% save rate. Spencerport led early and maintained control throughout, improving their record to 8-6 ahead of their next game against Schroeder. |
# 3892 Thrillers & Dominations Define the Day DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Six games lit up the scoreboard today, with two delivering nail-biting finishes. Churchville-Chili outlasted Livonia-Avon-Geneseo 10-8, fueled by William Morgan’s offensive firepower and a stellar performance by goalie Dominic Marra. Meanwhile, Haverling edged Gananda 13-12 in a dramatic back-and-forth battle, with Colegrove netting six goals and Stermole making clutch saves down the stretch. Elsewhere, Newark, Spencerport, Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Mynderse-Romulus secured decisive victories, showcasing dominant offensive performances and milestone achievements. |
# 3866 Hilton Holds Off Spencerport Hilton secured a 13-11 win over Spencerport in a non-league contest, led by Braydon Pike’s four goals and two assists. Spencerport’s top performers included Zachary Ajavananda and Zach Tortora, each with three goals and two assists. Hilton’s Drew O’Buck controlled the face-offs, winning 21 of 26. In goal, Spencerport’s Zach Miceli posted an impressive 92% save rate over 24 minutes. Spencerport will next host Greece Storm, while Hilton will take on Victor in their upcoming match. |
# 3805 Spencerport Over Saints Spencerport controlled the game from the start, defeating Churchville-Chili 18-4 in their league matchup. Gavin Brown and Zach Tortora led Spencerport with five goals each, while Brayden Hoak scored three times for Churchville-Chili. Sam Morgan recorded a 71% save rate in goal, and Chase D’Amico won 16 faceoffs. |
# 3794 Tuesday – Thrilling Battles and Milestone Moments DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Brighton edged out Thomas 13-11 in the day’s closest contest, while standout performances and career milestones defined the action across the 15 games played. Sam Underhill became Newark’s all-time leading scorer with a nine-goal performance, Jake Olbrich hit 100 career assists for Aquinas, and Geneva extended their winning streak to five. Victor, Penfield, and Fairport secured key wins, while Canandaigua remained undefeated with a dominant 19-0 victory. |
# 3775 Mandarano Lifts Spencerport in Overtime Spencerport secured a 7-6 overtime win against Fairport, with Jayden Mandarano scoring the deciding goal in a back-and-forth contest. Fairport built an early lead, but Spencerport surged in the fourth quarter to tie the game before taking the win. Leading scorers included Spencerport's Ajavananda (three goals, two assists) and Fairport's Monte (two goals, two assists), with goalies Brown (68%) and Ryan (61%) making key saves. |
# 3752 Irondequoit Edges Spencerport in Tight Contest Irondequoit earned a 12-10 win over Spencerport in a non-league lacrosse game. Cooper Moore and Kieran Stenzel led Irondequoit's scoring, while Sven Habitzreuther posted a 60 percent save rate. Spencerport's Jayden Mandarano tallied four goals and one assist, supported by Brody Kaye and Gavin Brown with two goals each. Both teams now prepare for upcoming games this week. |
# 3749 Close Calls and Dominant Wins DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - There were six games played today, with two thrillingly close contests. Irondequoit edged out Spencerport 12-10 in a non-league showdown, led by stellar contributions from Cooper Moore and Kieran Stenzel, while Spencerport’s Jayden Mandarano put up an impressive effort with four goals. In another tight matchup, Gates Chili claimed an 11-9 victory over East United-Eastridge, thanks to standout performances by Jayden Maryjanowski and Michael Alley. The day’s other games included decisive wins by Aquinas, Brighton, Brockport, and Midlakes, showcasing dominant offensive and defensive displays across the board. |
# 3721 Penfield Holds Off Spencerport in Close One Penfield edged Spencerport ten-nine in a tight non-league matchup. Spencerport opened strong, but Penfield's five-goal second quarter turned the game. Leading scorers included Penfield’s Griffin Banister with five goals and Spencerport’s Zach Tortora with three. Penfield goalie Mason Schembri finished with a fifty-seven percent save rate. The game marked career milestones for Jayden Mandarano and Colin Miller. |
# 3709 Canandaigua Gives Coach York his 100th Win Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a close game on April 22, 2025, with Patrick Olvany and Drew Williamee leading the way for the Braves and Zach Tortora shining for the Rangers. Coach Deven York also celebrated his 100th career win. |
# 3642 Pittsford Secures Third Win Pittsford defeated Spencerport sixteen to ten in a non-league matchup, with notable contributions from Grant Lewis, Max Morgenstern, and goalie Bear Wehrheim. Spencerport`s Zachary Ajavananda and Zach Tortora led their scoring efforts, while Chase D`Amico earned his first Varsity goal and battled hard in faceoffs. Pittsford continues its series dominance with four wins to Spencerport`s two. |
# 3626 Spencerport Secures Victory Over Section VI 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. |
# 3601 Spencerport Opens with Strong Performance Against HFL Spencerport defeated HFL 13-5 in their league opener, with Gavin Brown scoring four goals and Zachary Ajavananda tallying four assists. Jamison Brown made seven saves at a 58% save rate. HFL`s Quinn Kailbourne recorded his 100th career goal, while Jason Bennett made thirteen saves at 50%. Spencerport’s balanced attack and D`Amico's faceoff success secured their victory. |
# 3592 Four Games By One Goal - Two in OT DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were 11 games played today and 5 were close ones. Irondequoit defeated Brighton by a score of 8-7. Schroeder was a 7-6 winner over Wayne. Hilton defeated Penfield by a score of 8-6. Geneva defeated Livonia-Avon-Geneseo by a score of 8-7. Gates Chili was a 5-4 winner over Brockport. |
# 3506 Victor Downs Spencerport for Trip to the Finals Victor defeated Spencerport 10-4 to advance to the Championship game on Tuesday. The Blue Devils scored the first four goals of the game and never looked back. Although the Rangers pressed hard to finish the third, the Blue Devils were able to score the final three goals and secure the win. Leading in scoring for the Blue was senior Jack Herendeen with 2g-4a. Junior Brody Secker finished with 2g-2a and both Jackson Mead and Aiden Clinkscales finished with 2g. For the Rangers Zach Tortoara finished with 2g to lead his team. In the cage for Spencerport, senior Taylor Kaye finished with 13 saves. |
# 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. |
# 3477 Pittsford Takes Fairport in OT DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were 13 games played today and 5 were close ones. Pittsford defeated Fairport in overtime by a score of 8-7. Victor defeated Brighton by a score of 8-7. |
# 3473 Victor Defeats JD - HFL Over Brighton - CA Over PY DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were fourteen games played today and five were close ones. Victor defeated JD by a score of 9-8. HFL defeated Brighton by a score of 8-7. Canandaigua was a 7-5 winner over Penn Yan. Dryden was a 6-5 winner over Marcus Whitman. Spencerport was a 8-7 winner over Pittsford. |
# 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. |
# 3456 Lots of One Goal Wins Today DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were 12 games played today and a whole bunch of close games under wet and rainy conditions. Livonia-Avon, HFL, Penfield and Victor each won their games by one goal. |
# 3445 Spencerport and Fairport Win Games DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - There were two games played today and both of them were won by more than three goals. |
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