the program completed, Hicks leads a roster that is largely familiar with his approach and returns significant experience across all position groups. He is looking forward to the season. "Even though we have lost some key seniors our young guys have worked hard this off season and look forward to competing this season against some great teams. This group plays for each other and that’s what it’s all about."
Casper, Walker Landschoot, Kaden Guillaume, Jacob Middlebrook, and Duke Vansavage, giving Midlakes experienced depth across the field.
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# 4020 2026 Preview: Midlakes Midlakes Returns High ProductionProgram OutlookMidlakes enters the 2026 season in Class D following a strong 14–4 campaign in 2025. The Eagles combined consistent scoring with a solid defensive profile, advancing into sectional play and competing deep into the postseason. Despite graduating seven seniors, Midlakes brings back the bulk of its production, giving the program continuity as it prepares for another full schedule.
Coaching ContinuityJohn Hicks returns for his third season as head coach at Midlakes. His record at the school stands at 14–4, while his overall scholastic record is 40–30. With a full season in Roster OverviewMidlakes graduated seven seniors, most of whom played on the defensive side of the ball, including several All-League honorees. The 2026 roster includes seven rising seniors, seven juniors, and one sophomore. That makeup maintains balance throughout the lineup, with many returning players having filled key roles during last season’s run. Returning Award WinnersA large group of returning players earned postseason recognition in 2025. Brendan Baldwin returns after a 28-goal, 24-assist season that earned him First Team All-League Midfield honors and a spot on the Section 5 Class D All-Tournament Team. Nate Lathrop also returns following a 46-goal, 41-assist campaign and All-League First Team Attack recognition. James Sprague is back after earning Finger Lakes Midfielder Player of the Year honors with 45 goals and 44 assists. In goal, Stuart Quku returns after recording 210 saves and earning All-League First Team Goalie honors. Additional returning All-League contributors include Carter Statistical OverviewIn 2025, Midlakes scored 254 goals while allowing 133, averaging 14.1 goals per game and 7.4 goals against. The Eagles return 219 goals, accounting for 86 percent of last season’s total, and 168 assists, representing 97 percent of their assist production. Midlakes recorded 13 wins by five or more goals and played three games decided within five goals, including one one-goal loss. Games This YearThe 2026 schedule features a blend of league and non-league contests. League games, designated as FLW matchups, include meetings with Gananda, Waterloo, Marcus Whitman, Mynderse-Romulus, and Bloomfield-Honeoye. These games will be key benchmarks within league play. The remainder of the schedule consists of NL games against teams such as Geneva, HFL, Pal-Mac, East United-Eastridge, Wayne, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo. Season FocusWith most of its scoring and nearly all of its assist production returning, Midlakes enters the season focused on maintaining consistency and building on last year’s success. Experience, depth, and continuity provide a clear foundation as the Eagles open the 2026 campaign.
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# 3910 Midlakes Over Haverling Midlakes won their non-league matchup against Haverling with a 21-5 result, improving their record to 13-3. Nine players scored for Midlakes, with standout performances from Nate Lathrop and Carter Casper. Stuart Quku led the goaltending effort with a 64% save rate over 40 minutes. Haverling, now 4-10, will play at Newark on Thursday. |
# 3888 Midlakes Over Gananda Midlakes earned a fifteen-to-eight win over Gananda, with key contributions from Walker Landschoot (four goals, four assists) and Carter Casper (three goals, two assists). Gananda initially built an eight-goal lead, led by Brody Daciw and Jase Smith, but Midlakes responded with a strong offensive effort. Goalies Stuart Quku and Nick Falso posted save rates above fifty percent. Midlakes will face Haverling on Tuesday, while Gananda plays them Monday. |
# 3884 Close Calls and Strong Performances Mark Saturday DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday’s lacrosse action featured 10 games, with seven decided by narrow margins. Baldwinsville pulled off a dramatic 9-8 overtime victory against Canandaigua, handing the previously unbeaten team its first loss of the season. Niskayuna also edged Victor 9-8 in a tight non-league matchup. |
# 3875 Midlakes Secures Victory Over Pride Midlakes secured a 14-11 win against Bloomfield-Honeoye after overcoming an early deficit. Carter Casper led Midlakes with three goals and three assists, while goalie Stuart Quku recorded 16 saves. Bloomfield-Honeoye saw strong performances from Brayden Arber and Tyler Bruder, but Midlakes’ late surge ensured victory. |
# 3851 Midlakes Secures Win Against Gananda Midlakes defeated Gananda 16-2, maintaining steady scoring throughout the game. Carter Casper and Brendan Baldwin led Midlakes with four goals and one assist each, while James Sprague reached his 50th career assist milestone with six assists. Gananda’s scoring came from Jase Smith and Brody Daciw, while goalie Nick Falso recorded 21 saves at a 57% rate. Midlakes goalie Stuart Quku made eight saves with an 80% save rate. Both teams are set to play again on Thursday. |
# 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. |
# 3828 Exciting Finishes in Saturday’s Action DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday saw 14 games played, with three matchups delivering nail-biting finishes. Hilton edged out Pittsford 11-10 in a league battle, propelled by standout performances from Gianluca Auriuso and Nicholas Presutti, while Pittsford’s Charlie Ryan contributed two goals and two assists. Irondequoit secured a hard-fought 7-5 win over Fairport, with Kieran Stenzel leading the way offensively. Watkins Glen rounded out the close contests with a 9-7 victory over Waterloo. Meanwhile, the remaining 11 games showcased dominant performances, including Canandaigua extending their winning streak, Gananda putting on a scoring clinic, and Schroeder rallying for a comeback victory. |
# 3821 Midlakes Secures Win Over Marcus Whitman Midlakes earned a 17-2 win against Marcus Whitman behind strong performances from leading scorers Nate Lathrop, James Sprague, and Carter Casper. Midlakes’ goalie Stuart Quku made eight saves with an 80% save rate. Marcus Whitman had goals from Ayden Clark and Fischer Sleeman, with Logan Storms adding an assist. Both teams will play again on Saturday. |
# 3802 Midlakes Over Blue Devils Midlakes secured a 19-6 league victory over Mynderse-Romulus, led by five-goal performances from Walker Landschoot and Theodore Altman. Contributions came from multiple players, including Nate Lathrop and Brendan Baldwin, while goalie Stuart Quku recorded a 73% save rate. Jack Brady scored three goals for Mynderse-Romulus, with additional support from Griffin Hilimire and Hunter Kurdziolek. Both teams will be in action again on Thursday. |
# 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. |
# 3782 Midlakes Secures Win Over Brockport Midlakes secured a 14-1 non-league victory over Brockport on Saturday. James Sprague led the scoring with four goals and two assists, while Carter Casper added three goals and three assists. Junior goalkeeper Stuart Quku recorded nine saves and allowed one goal, finishing with a 90% save percentage. Midlakes extended its winning streak to five, improving to 7-1, while Brockport moved to 2-7. Midlakes will host Geneva next, and Brockport will face Canandaigua. |
# 3771 Midlakes Wins Matchup Against Newark Midlakes defeated Newark 16-2 in a FL-D1 league game, with seven players contributing to the Eagles’ scoring. Walker Landschoot led with four goals and one assist, while goalie Stuart Quku posted an 87% save rate. Newark’s Sam Underhill and Evan Shulla each scored once, with their goalie, Carter Bumpus, recording 17 saves on 52% efficiency. Newark will face Bishop Kearney on Saturday, while Midlakes takes on Brockport. |
# 3768 A Day of Lopsided Scores DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were four games played today, and each was decided by a wide margin. Pal-Mac remained undefeated with a dominant 21-9 victory over Bloomfield-Honeoye, overcoming early struggles before pulling away, despite a late rally from Bloomfield-Honeoye. Geneva secured a strong 17-3 win over Marcus Whitman, led by Max Heieck’s five-goal performance, while Marcus Whitman’s Tyler Speers reached a career milestone with his 200th save. Midlakes overpowered Newark 16-2, with seven Eagles contributing to the offense and goalie Stuart Quku posting an impressive 87% save rate. Meanwhile, Penn Yan shut out Waterloo 19-0, with twelve different scorers and airtight goaltending. |
# 3753 Midlakes Defeats Bishop Kearney Midlakes defeated Bishop Kearney 17-11 in a non-league lacrosse game on April 28, improving to 5-1. Nate Lathrop (3 goals, 5 assists) and Walker Landschoot (4 goals, 1 assist) led the scoring for Midlakes, with Carter Casper and James Sprague also adding 3 goals each. Freshman Kaden Guillaume scored his first Varsity goal, and goalie Stuart Quku made 16 saves with a 59% save rate. Bishop Kearney, now 0-2, provided no report at post-time. Both teams turn their focus to upcoming home games. |
# 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. |
# 3743 Midlakes Wins Midlakes secured a 20-1 win over Batavia-Notre Dame in a non-league contest, with nine players contributing goals, including first Varsity goals from Rowen Cartwright and Kenneth Baker. Midlakes' standout performers included Walker Landschoot (4 goals, 2 assists) and Nate Lathrop (2 goals, 5 assists), while junior goalie Stuart Quku excelled with an 86% save rate. Gavynn Trippany scored the lone goal for Batavia-Notre Dame, who will seek improvement in their upcoming game against Haverling. |
# 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. |
# 3722 Midlakes Takes FL-D1 Victory Over Lakers Midlakes secured a 12-4 victory over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, with James Sprague leading the offense with four goals and five assists. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo saw scoring efforts from Will Schweitzer and Max McEnerney, while their goalie, Colton Rose, posted 17 saves. Midlakes’ goalie, Stuart Quku, registered a strong performance with 14 saves and a 78% save percentage. |
# 3618 Midlakes Starts Strong with Non-League Win Midlakes defeated Jordan Elbridge 14-7 in their season opener. Nate Lathrop led Midlakes with four goals, while goalie Stuart Quku made 12 saves at a 63% rate. Joseph LaFluer paced Jordan Elbridge with three goals. |
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