EDITOR'S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were just three games played last week. There are Eighty-two out of section games scheduled and 1 was played last week. Section V teams have won 0 and lost 1 (62% wins). There are three undefeated teams at this point.

Looking Back

This week’s lacrosse action delivered thrilling finishes and dominant performances across 48 games. The most exciting matchups saw Bishop Kearney, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, Pal-Mac, and Baldwinsville all securing dramatic overtime victories, while Victor mounted a late comeback to edge McQuaid Jesuit 11-10.Pittsford added another overtime thriller with a 12-11 win over Fayetteville-Manlius behind Avery Valenti’s seven-goal effort. Meanwhile, several teams showcased their firepower with decisive wins, including Wayne’s commanding 21-11 victory over Newark and JD’s 21-13 triumph over McQuaid Jesuit. The week also saw standout individual performances, such as Domenic Giangreco’s milestone 500 career faceoff wins and Penn Yan’s Teagan Fingar and Gananda’s Nick Falso earning Player of the Week honors. However, weather disruptions left some games suspended or postponed, adding uncertainty as the regular season nears its final stretch

Thursday: Hilton Tops Thomas 10-7
Hilton opened its season with a 10-7 non-league win over Thomas on March 19, fueled by Drew Brien (3g-2a), Cahlan Smith (2g-1a), Tyler Reger (1g-2a), and Anthony Mitrano (2g), with junior Michael Charella scoring his first varsity goal; sophomore goalie Brendan Maxwell stopped 15 of 22 shots (68%). Thomas was led by Lucas Estelle (3g-2a) and Blake Jipson (2g), with junior Logan Muisus also netting his first varsity goal, as goalie Joshua Jobson stopped 10 of 20 shots (50%) in the loss.

Saturday: Pal-Mac and Spencerport Take Opening Wins
Pal-Mac and Spencerport each opened their seasons with non-league wins on Saturday. Pal-Mac defeated Churchville-Chili 13-1, led by Max Hill (4g-3a), Jackson Dennie (4g-1a), Brandon Dennie (1g-3a), Reid Diehl (2g-2a), and Branden Thomas (2g), with sophomore Joey Hagen earning his first varsity assist. Junior goalie Drew Ikewood stopped 11 of 12 shots (92%), while Churchville-Chili's goal came from Jack Sloan with an assist from Jaxson Leonard. In the other game, Spencerport rolled past Grand Island (Section VI) 18-4, paced by Gavin Brown (5g-3a), Zach Tortora (4g), Tyler Wentworth (3g-1a), and Mason Endres (4a), with eighth grader Maddox Harding scoring his first varsity goal; Grand Island got two goals from Nik Korte and one each from Dominic Nucci and Dominic Hanel.

Looking Ahead

In the first full week of games in the new season, there are twenty-night games on the schedule as twenty-two teams start their 2026 campaign. 

Monday kicks off with Haverling at Gananda.

Tuesday has HFL at C-C, Pittsford at Thomas, Schroeder at Spencerport and Fairport at Penfield among the interesting lineups.

Wednesday has three games scheduled: B-H at Gananda, Haverling at Marcus Whitman and St. Francis at Aquinas for their annual contest. It will be the debut of new Head Coach Joe Urlacher at Marcus Whitman.

Thursday will see nine games played. Among the interesting contests are Wayne at C-C, Fairport at Spencerport, R-H at Brighton, where new R-H Head Coach Sam Hillmon will take the helm. Penfield is at Victor and Hilton is at Pittsford.

On Friday, AQ is at Thomas and HFL is at Haverling.

Saturday will see seven games including West Genesee at Victor and Irondequoit at Canandaigua.

Get ready for an exciting season beginning, and don’t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.