Haverling Looks to Build

Program Outlook

Haverling enters the 2026 season in Class D after a 5–12 campaign in 2025. The team showed the ability to compete in stretches, with several games decided within five goals, while continuing to work through roster turnover and development. With a majority of its offensive production returning, the focus this preseason centers on growth and consistency across the schedule.

Coaching Experience

Ken DiDomineck returns for his 25th season as head coach at Haverling. His career record at the school stands at 156–239. DiDomineck’s long tenure provides continuity and experience as the program continues to develop younger players and integrate returning contributors into expanded roles.

Roster Overview

Haverling graduated four seniors from last year’s team, all of whom played primarily in the midfield or defense. The roster makeup for 2026 includes six rising seniors, two juniors, six sophomores and three freshmen. That balance gives the team a mix of experience and youth, with many players having already gained varsity minutes during the 2025 season. Coach DiDomineck says, “We are very excited about our roster. We are a blend of experience starters and young hardcore lacrosse obsessed players.” 

Returning Contributors

Haverling brings back a significant portion of its offensive output. The team returns 101 goals, accounting for 68 percent of last season’s total, along with 63 assists, representing 66 percent of the assist production. Back for another season are Noah Schneider, a junior attackman who lead the team in assits with 17g-20a. Zach Sehm led the team in caused turnovers with 12, Zach Colegrove had 22g-19a, Warren McCormick added 25g-8a and Drew Spears returns for his senior year after putting up 20g-6a. That returning experience will be relied upon to provide stability and leadership as the season progresses.

Statistical Overview

In 2025, Haverling scored 149 goals while allowing 232, averaging 8.8 goals per game and 13.6 goals against. The team recorded four wins by five or more goals and played five games decided within five goals, including one one-goal win and one one-goal loss. The numbers reflect a season with competitive moments and opportunities for improvement through continuity.

Games This Year

Haverling’s 2026 schedule includes a mix of league and non-league contests.League games, designated as INDY matchups, include games against Batavia-Notre Dame, Aquinas, Penn Yan, and a second meeting with Batavia-Notre Dame later in the season. These contests will serve as key benchmarks within league play. The remainder of the schedule consists of NL games against opponents such as Gananda, Marcus Whitman, East United-Eastridge, Mynderse-Romulus, Newark, and Midlakes.

Season Focus

With a veteran head coach, a youthful but experienced roster, and a strong percentage of returning production, Haverling enters the season focused on steady improvement. The emphasis for 2026 will be on development, consistency, and translating experience into more competitive results.

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

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