Brighton Recharging for Another Run

Preseason Outlook

Brighton enters the 2026 season following a strong 13–5 performance in 2025, a year highlighted by eight decisive wins and several competitive matchups against top regional opponents. With fifteen seniors graduated, the Bruins shift their focus to a roster built around seven rising seniors, six juniors, and three sophomores. Nearly half of their goals (47 percent) and a larger portion of their assists (65 percent) return, giving the team a blend of continuity and opportunity as they move into another competitive Class B campaign.

Returning Players

The Bruins retain several important contributors who earned Monroe County Division II recognition last season. Returning to lead the offense is 2028 attackman Austin Flaum, who produced 29 goals and 26 assists and earned honorable mention All-league recognition. Midfielder Tim Tourangeau, a 2027 second team All-league selection, adds another proven scoring option after a 30 goal, 19 assist season.

On the defensive end, Zack Rossignol, a 2027 LSM, returns after earning honorable mention recognition, while Logan Serve anchors the goal after posting 148 saves and a 55.8 percent save rate—also earning honorable mention honors. These returning players give Brighton experience at multiple levels of the field as the team works to replace a large graduating class that included high impact athletes such as Miles McGuire, Gavin Parks, and multiple defensive starters.

Coaching Information

Head Coach Josh Laskowski enters his third season leading the Bruins as part of a 22–13 record at Brighton and a 32–43 scholastic mark. His leadership continues to guide a program that has shown consistent growth and competitiveness across a challenging schedule and he is looking forward to this season. “The boys are ready to prove that their hard-work and relentless attention to detail will lead to desired results this season.”

Games This Year

Brighton’s 2026 schedule includes several Monroe County Division II matchups that will shape the league standings. League contests include home games against Thomas on April 10, Pittsford on April 21, Irondequoit on May 9, and Victor on May 19. These matchups are central to the team’s Class B positioning.
The schedule also features a substantial slate of non league tests, including Rush Henrietta (March 26), Greece Storm (March 28), McQuaid Jesuit (April 2), Gates Chili (April 8), Penn Yan (April 14), Aquinas (May 1), Spencerport (May 5), HFL (May 13), and others. The diversity of opponents mirrors the wide competitive range Brighton faced in 2025.

Statistical Overview

Last season, Brighton scored 225 goals, averaging 12.5 per game, while allowing 125 goals for a 6.9 goals against average. The Bruins won eight games by more than five goals and played eight contests decided by five goals or fewer, including two single goal losses. With 105 returning goals and 71 returning assists, Brighton enters 2026 with a balanced statistical base led by returning attackers and midfielders.

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

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