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# 4021  2026 Preview: Honeoye Falls-Lima

HFL Brings Back Proven Core

Program Outlook

Honeoye Falls-Lima enters the 2026 season in Class C after posting a 16–5 record in 2025. The Cougars balanced strong regular-season results with an extended postseason run, while navigating a schedule that included both league and non-league competition.

With six seniors graduated and a large group of returning upperclassmen, HFL begins the season with continuity across much of the roster.

Coaching Leadership

Eric Goodberlet returns for his fourth season as head coach at Honeoye Falls-Lima. His record at the school stands at 50–13, reflecting consistency across his tenure. With a roster that returns significant production and experience, Goodberlet again leads a group familiar with his system and expectations. Lokking forward the season, Coach Goodberlet says, "We have strong leadership returning, which has helped develop and guide our younger players. Our players have put in the off-season work and are looking forward to competing." 

Roster Overview

HFL graduated six seniors who filled key roles at goalie, defense, midfield, and faceoff, several of whom earned All-League and All-Section recognition. Even with those departures, the Cougars return nine rising seniors, nine juniors, and two sophomores. That balance preserves experience throughout the lineup while allowing younger players to continue developing in established roles.

Returning Award Winners

A strong group of returning players brings postseason recognition back into the lineup. Grady Goodberlet returns after a standout season in which he recorded 92 goals and 47 assists, earning Monroe County Division 3 Player of the Year honors, Section 5 Class C MVP, First Team All-Section, All-Tournament Team, and All-League First Team Attack recognition. Marco Vengoechea also returns after producing 46 goals and 35 assists and earning All-Tournament Team and All-League Second Team Midfield honors, along with announcing his college plans with Cortland. In goal, Jason Bennett returns after recording 190 saves with a 60.1 percent save rate and earning All-Tournament Team and All-League Honorable Mention honors. Additional returning All-League players include Jackson Coon, Braden Fugate, Lucas Gould, and Sam Jokl, giving HFL experienced contributors across multiple positions.

Statistical Overview

During the 2025 season, HFL scored 300 goals while allowing 153, averaging 14.3 goals per game and 7.3 goals against. The Cougars return 225 goals, representing 75 percent of last season’s total, along with 130 assists, accounting for 70 percent of their assist production. HFL recorded 15 wins by five or more goals and played one game decided within five goals, reflecting steady performance across the schedule.

Games This Year

The 2026 schedule again features a mix of league and non-league matchups. League games, designated as MC3 contests, include matchups against Churchville-Chili, Canandaigua, Gates Chili, and Brockport. These games will be key measuring points within league play. The remainder of the schedule consists of NL contests against teams such as Wayne, East United-Eastridge, Hamburg, Irondequoit, Penn Yan, and Spencerport.

Season Focus

With extensive returning production, multiple award-winning players back, and continuity on the coaching staff, HFL enters the season focused on sustaining its level of play. Experience and depth provide a clear foundation as the Cougars open the 2026 campaign.

Preseason stories are based on information from SportsFive.NET databases and coaches.

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.
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# 3973  JD Gets Win Over HFL

JD claimed a 16-5 victory over HFL in their non-league matchup at CNS. Despite HFL's early lead, JD maintained offensive pressure, with Lucas Patchen scoring five goals and Ryan Babikan contributing four. HFL saw production from Goodberlet and Vengoechea with two goals each, and Coon added another. In goal, Jason Bennett made 13 saves, surpassing 300 career saves. This win marks JD’s third straight against HFL.
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# 3966  HFL Secures Win Over Hamburg

HFL defeated Hamburg 11-4 in the out-bracket game between Section V and VII held at Canandaigua, extending their winning streak to five games. Marco Vengoechea led HFL with four goals and one assist, while Cash Arena scored three times and Quinn Kailbourne contributed two goals and three assists. Jack McDonald led Hamburg with two goals. Sophomore goalie Jason Bennett recorded seven saves with a 64% save rate. This win marked head coach Eric Goodberlet’s 50th victory, adding to HFL’s strong season record.
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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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# 3837  HFL Secures Victory Over Midlakes

HFL earned a 20-4 win against Midlakes in their non-league game on May 10. Grady Goodberlet led HFL with six goals and two assists, while goalie Jason Bennett finished with seven saves and a strong 88% save rate. Midlakes saw goals from Nick Curran, Kaden Guillaume, and Walker Landschoot, with Carter Casper adding a goal and assist. HFL will host East Aurora next, while Midlakes will travel to Gananda.
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# 3814  Penn Yan Beats HFL

Penn Yan defeated HFL 12-6 in a non-league lacrosse game. After a tied first quarter, Penn Yan pulled ahead in the second with six goals. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with four goals and two assists, while Jason Bennett made 27 saves for HFL. The teams move on to their next matches on Saturday.
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# 3783  HFL Secures Victory Over Lakers

HFL secured a 14-2 win against Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league game. Leading the charge for HFL was Grady Goodberlet with seven goals and three assists, supported by Marco Vengoechea with two goals and five assists. HFL goalies Jason Bennett and Jackson Blythe combined for 11 saves. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo got two late goals from Will Schweitzer and Max McEnerney, with goalie Colton Rose making 17 saves.
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# 3705  HFL Takes Win Over Brockport

HFL defeated Brockport twenty-to-six in an MC-D3 league match with nine different players contributing to the scoring effort. Leading HFL were Grady Goodberlet (five goals, one assist) and Mathew Brassie (three goals, two assists). Brockport's Tyler Houseman (two goals, one assist) led their team. Goalie stats included HFL’s Jackson Blythe (50 percent save rate) and Brockport's James Newton (55 percent save rate).
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# 3624  HFL Triumphs Over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo

HFL secured a decisive 20-5 victory in Livonia over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league lacrosse game. Grady Goodberlet achieved his 100th career goal, leading HFL with seven goals and two assists. Max McEnerney scored four goals for Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, while goalie Jason Bennett led HFL's defense with a 71% save rate.
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# 3499  Quarters: All Top Seeds Move on Except One

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - There were 7 games played today and all of them were won by the high seeded teams except for one. In Class C, Livonia-Avon, HFL, and Geneva will join Pal-Mac who had a bye in the quarters. In Class D, Aquinas, Marcus Whitman, Penn Yan and Mynderse won their games. Marcus Whitman (#5) defeated Bloomfield-Honeoye (#4) 10-6.
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