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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. "

# 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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# 3984  Monroe County Awards for 2025

The Monroe County coaches met for their end of the year meeting and gave out 167 awards to their players.
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# 3975  USA Lacrosse All-Americans and All-Academics

*+The Head Coaches of Section V considered players who had been nominated for All-American and All-Academic awards.
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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.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# 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.  
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# 3827  Bruins Over Rangers

Brighton won 14-10 against Spencerport, breaking a tie after the first quarter and securing the victory with a strong fourth-quarter performance. Miles McGuire led Brighton’s scoring with five goals, while Zach Tortora contributed five goals for Spencerport. Both teams’ goalies recorded eight saves, and Spencerport’s Chase D’Amico reached 300 career faceoff wins. Brighton will face Hamburg next, while Spencerport will play Hilton.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# 3766  Spencerport Secures Victory Over Gates Chili

Spencerport defeated Gates Chili 17-6 in a league game, led by five goals each from Zachary Ajavananda and Mason Endres. Jayden Mandarano added one goal and six assists, while Demar Williams of Gates Chili tallied ten saves.
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# 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.
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# 3659  Spencerport Over R-H

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Spencerport increased their record to 3-1 with their victory today over Rush-Henrietta. Zach Tortora (5g-1a) and Jayden Mandarano (4g-6a) led the offense.
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# 3658  Spencerport Over Rush-Henrietta

Spencerport defeated Rush-Henrietta 15-8 in a non-league game on April 11, 2025, with standout performances by Zach Tortora (5g-1a) and Jayden Mandarano (4g-6a). Senior Chase D’Amico dominated faceoffs, achieving his 200th career win. Goalie Jamison Brown finished with a 50% save rate.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# 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. 
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# 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. 
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# 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. 
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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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# 3462  Some Surprising Scores

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were 11 games played today and 5 were close ones. Spencerport was a 10-9 winner over HFL. Fairport defeated Greece Storm by a score of 5-4. Victor defeated Thomas by a score of 8-6. Livonia-Avon defeated Midlakes-Red Jacket by a score of 8-6. 
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# 3454  Lots of Mismatches Today

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were nine games played today and all of them were won by more than three goals. 
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# 3356  Saturday: Victor over Kiskayuna, CA over Penn Yan

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Tere were a dozen games played today and most were mismatches, Canandaigua beat Penn Yan by a single goal and Victor beat Niskayuna 15-7. West Genesee edged out Penfield by one goa (13-12) and Mynderse posted a shutout at Waterloo. Other local winners were Irondequoit, Pal-Mac, Schroeder, Fairport, Geneva, Spencerport, and Marcus Whitman.
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