Penfield put together a strong performance at home, earning a 9-3 win over Pittsford in their Monroe County matchup on Monday. The Patriots set the tone early with four first-quarter goals and held a commanding lead throughout. Leading the attack for Penfield was Peyton Rothfuss with four goals, while Jenna Capozzi contributed two goals and three assists. Additional scoring for Penfield came from Whitney Reynolds (1g/1a), Avery Fordham (1g/1a), Olivia Lanning (1g), and Emma Alexander (1a). Penfield goalkeeper Karis Hand made eight saves and finished with a 73% save percentage over 48 minutes.

Pittsford struggled to find offensive momentum, going scoreless in the opening two quarters before scoring once in the third quarter and twice more late in the final frame. There was no statistical report available from Pittsford at post-time.

The victory moves Penfield's record to 5-2; for Pittsford (4-1), the loss was its first of the season. The two teams have a closely contested series history, with Penfield now leading with 18 wins to Pittsford’s 17. Up next, the Patriots travel to Canandaigua on Friday, while the Panthers host Victor on Wednesday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]