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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. "

# 4362  Mason, Nelson Each Score Four for Schroeder

Brady Mason and Kai Nelson each scored four goals as Schroeder beat Churchville-Chili 12-5 Wednesday evening, with freshman Joel Ekstrom recording his first career varsity assist in the win.
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# 4294  Olvany`s Five Goals Lead Canandaigua

Patrick Olvany scored five goals and added two assists, nine different players scored and Peyton Fritz reached 200 career faceoff wins as Canandaigua shut out Churchville-Chili 16-0 Tuesday evening in a Monroe County D-3 game.
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# 4285  Week In Review - Week 7

There were forty-five games played last week. There are Eighty-four out of section games scheduled and 12 were played last week. Section V teams have won 38 and lost 22 (63% wins). There is only one undefeated team at this point: Pittsford with a record of 12-0.
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# 4271  Saints Win a Game of Runs

Churchville-Chili rallied from an 11-0 deficit to beat Rush-Henrietta 13-11 Friday evening, with Isaac Bailey going 19 for 26 on faceoffs and collecting 17 ground balls, and three goals each from Jaxon Leonard, David Donaghue and Jack Sloan leading the comeback.
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# 4264  Friday Roundup: Comebacks and Close Calls

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - The best story of the day was Churchville-Chili rallying from 11-0 down to beat Rush-Henrietta 13-11, with Isaac Bailey going19 for 26 on faceoffs and three players scoring three goals each. 
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# 4254  Irondequoit Takes Churchville-Chili

Kieran Stenzel scored four goals and Dylan Carey added five assists as Irondequoit beat Churchville-Chili 14-3 Wednesday evening, with Matt Long and TJ Mayer each scoring their first career varsity goal and goalie Colin Landrigan reaching 100 career saves.
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# 4214  Leonard`s Six Goals Lead Churchville-Chili

Senior Jaxon Leonard scored six goals Thursday night to power Churchville-Chili to a 10-4 non-league win.
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# 4182  Leonard's 200th Point Leads Saints

Churchville-Chili blanked Brockport 11-0 Monday evening behind three goals and two assists from Leonard, who reached 200 career points.
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# 4181  Leonard`s 200th Point, Hill`s Ten-Point Game Headline Monday

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Monday's action featured Churchville-Chili's Jaxon Leonard reaching 200 career points in an 11-0 win over Brockport, where Leiston and Marra combined for a perfect afternoon in goal and first varsity goals went to Austin Gefelland Logan Vujanovic.
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# 4156  Reger and Grizzanti Each Score Four for Hilton

Hilton won 24-6 Thursday evening behind four goals each from Reger and Grizzanti, three goals and two assists from Palmer, and a first varsity assist from McNeil.
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# 4152  Burrows' OT Winner, Flaum`s 50th Goal Highlight Thursday

McQuaid's John Burrows scored in overtime to edge Thomas 10-9 as Domenic Giangreco reached 50 career goals, while Brighton's Austin Flaum hit the same milestone with four goals in a 14-10 win at Pal-Mac.
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# 4130  Week In Review - Week 4

There were twenty-seven games played last week. There are Eighty-six out of section games scheduled and 5 were played last week. Section V teams have won 13 and lost 12 (52% wins). There are eight undefeated teams at this point.
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# 4125  Bailey's 300th Win, Copeland's Record Lead Churchville-Chili

Churchville-Chili won 12-2 at Gates Chili on Saturday behind four goals from Sloan, three goals and one assist from Bailey who reached 300 career faceoff wins, and a school-record 10 caused turnovers from Copeland.
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# 4124  Lewis, Burrows Hit 50 Goals on Milestone-Filled Saturday

Today featured a pair of career goal milestones, with Pittsford's Grant Lewis reaching 50 in an 11-3 win over Spencerport thatkept the Panthers unbeaten at 7-0.
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# 4108  Landschoot and Sprague Lead Midlakes

Midlakes picked up its first win of the season with an 11-6 non-league victory over Churchville-Chili.
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# 4102  Jobson's Milestone, Jacob's 100th on Busy Day

It was a big night across the region, with Thomas's Jonah Jobson reaching 50 career goals in a 16-5 win over Rush-Henrietta
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# 4057  Churchville-Chili Tops Wayne 10-7

Churchville-Chili pulled away from Wayne Thursday evening with a four-goal second quarter to take control and earned a 10-7 non-league win.
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# 4052  Milestones, Streaks and Comebacks Highlight Busy Thursday

It was a busy Thursday evening with eight games decided. Irondequoit edged Schroeder 12-11 in a fourth-quarter thriller
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# 4029  2026 Preview: Churchville-Chili

Churchville-Chili begins the 2026 season aiming to grow from a 6–11 finish in 2025. With six seniors graduated, the Saints turn to a roster with nine rising seniors, five juniors, and five sophomores.
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# 3927  Round 1: Brighton Over C-C

Brighton earned a 15-5 win over Churchville-Chili in a non-league game, with eight players contributing to the scoring. Leading the charge were Miles McGuire, Gavin Parks, and Tim Tourangeau, each with 3 goals. Logan Serve made 7 saves with a 78% save percentage. Churchville-Chili’s Brayden Hoak scored 2 goals, and sophomore Aiden DeYager recorded his first Varsity goal. Kaiden Leiston made 5 saves with a 56% save percentage. Brighton extended their winning streak to 10 games and will face third-seeded Pittsford in the quarterfinals.
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# 3919  Penfield Secures Victory

Penfield won 18-7 against Churchville-Chili, with nine players contributing to the scoring effort. Tyler Pavone led with four goals, while Aiden Alexander scored his first varsity points. Churchville-Chili’s offense was led by Brayden Hoak with three goals.
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# 3859  Churchville-Chili Secures Win Over Greece

Churchville-Chili defeated Greece Storm 14-3 in a non-league matchup, led by Jaxon Leonard’s four goals and four assists. Greece Storm’s Carter Fabian scored all three of his team’s goals. Churchville-Chili’s goalie Dominic Marra recorded an 80% save rate, while Greece Storm’s Mitchell Barnes made 12 saves. Churchville-Chili will host Livonia-Avon-Geneseo next week, and Greece Storm will play at Spencerport.
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# 3767  The Saints Take Brockport

Churchville-Chili outperformed Brockport twelve to five, driven by Jaxon Leonard's five goals and supported by Cooper Lass and Jack Sloan. Isaac Bailey excelled with a 76% faceoff rate, while Dominic Marra provided solid goaltending with 62% save accuracy. Brockport's Dylan Ryan and Jayden Taylor contributed offensively, and James Newton achieved 68% save accuracy in goal.
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# 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. 
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# 3751  Brighton Over Churchville-Chili

Brighton defeated Churchville-Chili 16-4, with standout performances from Gavin Parks (5 goals, 1 assist) and Miles McGuire (4 goals, 1 assist). Brighton's goalie Logan Serve reached 100 career saves. Churchville-Chili’s Brayden Hoak led his team with three goals.
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# 3736  Fourth Quarter Give Saints Win

Churchville-Chili pulled away in the fourth quarter, securing a 14-5 victory over Wayne. Matthew Mitchell and William Morgan led the way with three goals each, while goalie Dominic Marra recorded eleven saves for Churchville-Chili. Mason Michel and Tas Strickland each had two goals and two assists for Wayne.
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# 3727  Rush-HenriettaGets Win Against C-C

Rush-Henrietta secured a 16-7 win over Churchville-Chili, pulling away in the second half after both teams traded goals early. Churchville-Chili’s leading scorer, Jaxon Leonard, tallied three goals, with additional contributions from Jack Sloan, Cooper Lass, Matthew Mitchell, and Isaac Bailey. Goalie Dominic Marra recorded a 50% save rate. Rush-Henrietta, now 4-4, will face Brighton next, while Churchville-Chili prepares for their game against Wayne.
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# 3718  Exciting Finishes Highlight Thursday’s Lacrosse Action

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Thursday’s slate featured 11 games, with five coming down to the wire in thrilling fashion. Penn Yan edged Brighton 11-10, holding off a late surge in the final quarter. McQuaid Jesuit outlasted Marcellus 19-18 in a high-scoring duel, powered by AJ Quagrello’s dynamic performance. Penfield secured a nail-biting 10-9 win over Spencerport, fueled by a strong second quarter turnaround. Thomas kept its winning streak against Hamburg alive with an 8-7 victory, while Mynderse-Romulus earned a 12-9 win over Haverling behind Griffin Hilimire’s milestone night. The remaining six matchups saw decisive victories, including Victor’s dominant 18-5 win over Schroeder and Wayne’s 15-7 triumph over Gananda.
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# 3645  Thomas Secures Win Over Churchville-Chili

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.
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# 3639  HFL Defeats Churchville-Chili

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.
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# 3620  Churchville-Chili Takes Non-League Win Over Waterloo

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.
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# 3551  2025 Preview: Churchville-Chili

As the 2025 lacrosse season approaches, the Churchville-Chili Boys Lacrosse team is looking to rise from the ashes of a challenging 2024 season. Under the leadership of head coach Ryan Yunker, who is entering his second season at the helm, the Saints are eager to improve upon their 3-15 record from the previous year.
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# 3496  The Tournaments Begin

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - The Section V tournaments began today with two Class B out bracket games and the seeding held as the high seeded teams won. Churchville-Chili won their game against Brockport and will move on to play Victor on Tuesday. Thomas won their game against Gates Chili and will move on to play Irondequoit on Tuesday.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# 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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