Screaming Eagles, Panthers headline a busy Monday

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - There were four games on the slate today, and the Newark-Midlakes/Aquinas matchup was far and away the most action-packed with a combined 26 goals between the two teams, and individual efforts from Zoey Overslaugh and Brynn Henry that would headline any day. The other three games were all lopsided, including CNS over Brighton, Gates Chili winning its opener, and  Pittsford looking like a team to beat in its win over CBA.

GATES CHILI-14 at GANANDA-MARION-1 - Gates Chili opened its season with a decisive win. Ella Michaels provided the only scoring for Gananda-Marion.     [Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-12 at NEWARK-MIDLAKES-14 - Zoey Overslaugh had five goals and two assists to pace the Screaming Eagles' attack. Brynn Henry (7g/2a) and Alexandria Stacy (2g/1a) led the scoring for the LIttle Irish.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

CNS-16 at BRIGHTON-5 - The Bruins fall to 1-3 on the season despite two goals and an assist from Sara Solomon.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

CBA-5 at PITTSFORD-18 - With the win, the Panthers move to 2-0 to open the season.   [Story and BOX SCORE] 

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West Genesee Takes R-H

RUSH-HENRIETTA-5 at WEST GENESEE-20 - The Royal Comets were unable to withstand West Genesee's offensive barrage. Taylor Potwin made 12 saves in the loss.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Penn Yan Sweeps South Carolina Trip

DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Wednesday's lacrosse action saw Penn Yan complete a two-game sweep of their South Carolina trip with a 13-3 win over Bishop England, with Bailey Cooper leading the way with five goals and an assist. Meanwhile, Penfield dropped to 0-2 with a 19-11 loss at St. Anthony's, unable to recover from a 13-goal first-half run by their host.

PENFIELD-11 at ST. ANTHONY'S-19 - The Patriots were unable to overcome a 13-goal first-half barrage by St. Anthony's and suffered their second defeat of the season.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENN YAN-13 at BISHOP ENGLAND-3 - The Mustangs completed a sweep of their two games in South Carolina. Bailey Cooper led the way with five goals and an assist.     [Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Angelo`s Milestone, Miller`s Clutch Goals Highlight Tuesday

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Tuesday's girls lacrosse action featured a pair of standout performances. Shaye Angelo scored four goals, including the 250th of her career, to lead Honeoye Falls-Lima past Brighton 14-5, while Irondequoit got 14 combined goals from Ellie Bottiglier, Grace Bottiglier, and Lucy Whipple in a 19-5 win over Mercy. In the day's closest game, Fairport earned its first win of the season with a 9-7 victory over CNS, getting three fourth-quarter goals from Ellie Miller and three goals and four assists from Camryn DuBose. 

MERCY-5 at IRONDEQUOIT-19 - Ellie Bottiglier, Grace Bottiglier, and Lucy Whipple combined for 14 goals to lead Irondequoit.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-14 at BRIGHTON-5 - Shaye Angelo scored four goals for HF-L, including the 250th of her career.    [Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-9 at CNS-7 - Ellie Miller scored three fourth-quarter goals and Camryn DuBose recorded three goals and four assists to help Fairport to its first win of the season.     [Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Cooper Leads Penn Yan; Canandaigua Wins Third Straight

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - It was a good Monday on the road for two Section V girls lacrosse programs. Penn Yan stayed unbeaten at 3-0 with a win in South Carolina. Meanwhile, Canandaigua wrapped up a road trip to the Southern Tier and Long Island with a win at Mattituck. 

PENN YAN-15 at WANDO-3 -  Bailey Cooper (6g/1a) and Addison Gillette (3g/4a) led the Mustangs to victory in the first of their two games this week in South Carolina.   [Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENFIELD-6 at SAYVILLE-11 - In Penfield’s season opener, the defending NYS class A champions fell short against Sayville (XI), a Suffolk County powerhouse. There were no statistics reported from either team at post time.  [Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-16 at MATTITUCK-8 - The Gray Wolves won their third consecutive game, behind four-goal performances by Lola Schorr, Keira Gioseffi, and Maci Mueller.  [Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Victor Falls to St. Anthony

VICTOR-3 at ST. ANTHONY'S-12 - In the second and final game of their Long Island sojourn, the Blue Devils were unable to overcome a powerful squad from St. Anthony’s. The Friars were ranked number one in the country last season by laxnumbers.com. There were no statistics reported from either team at post time.  [BOX SCORE] 

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Victor Falls to Sayville in a Close Game

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday's marquee matchup saw Sayville (2-0) (Section XI) edge Victor 6-5 in an early-season meeting between two of New York's top programs, handing the Blue Devils their first loss of the season. Away from that headliner, it was a strong day for individual performances, with Rush-Henrietta's Taylor Potwin reaching 100 career saves in a 10-5 win over Corning, Canandaigua's Lola Schorr racking up eight assists in a 19-4 win over Vestal, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's Maddie Whitford posting four goals and two assists in a 12-10 win over Hamburg.

HAMBURG-10 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-12 - Maddie Whitford (4g/2a) and Lily Rowe (3g/2a) led the Lakers to their second win of the young season. [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-5 at SAYVILLE-6 - In an early-season battle between two of New York’s top teams, Sayville (XI) emerged victorious. Victor’s record falls to 1-1. There were no statistics reported from either team at post time.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CORNING-5 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-10 - Taylor Potwin made seven saves, including the 100th of her career, to help the Royal Comets earn their first win of the season.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-11 at CLARENCE-8 -  Olivia Bottoni and Carly Fitch combined for six goals and the Titans claimed their first victory of the season. [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-19 at VESTAL-4 -  Leah Sheridan had five goals and Lola Schorr tallied a goal and eight assists to lead the Gray Wolves.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Lena Brunette Leads Brighton to Win

BRIGHTON-14 at GENEVA-2 - Lena Brunette scored four goals to lead Brighton.  With the win, the Bruins evened their season record at 1-1.  Geneva goalkeeper Maddie Askin had 11 saves in the loss.  Geneva’s record is 1-2.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Big Performances Highlight Opening-Day Wins

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Greece Storm, Livonia/Avon/Geneseo, Penn Yan, and Canandaigua all ended the day with victories, highlighted by strong offensive outings and milestone performances. Penn Yan cruised behind Bailey Cooper’s dominant all-around effort, while Livonia/Avon/Geneseo edged out Mynderse/Romulus/Waterloo in the tightest contest. Greece saw success over Marcus Whitman, and Canandaigua extended its rivalry streak with a convincing win over Schroeder.

MARCUS WHITMAN-5 at GREECE STORM-9 - In the season opener for both teams, Greece Storm came away with the victory. It was the Storm’s sixth consecutive win over the Wildcats dating back to 2018.

Emma Dioguardi had five goals and an assist to lead the Storm’s attack. Haley Duxbury (1g/2a), Madelyn Lovejoy (2g/2a), and Isabella Escobar (1g/1a) also scored for Greece; Isabella Escobar’s goal was the first of her varsity career.

For Marcus Whitman, Cerra Stape had two goals. Sydney Shaw registered nine saves in the loss.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MYNDERSE/ROMULUS/WATERLOO-12 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-13 - In the closest match of the day, Livonia/Avon/Geneseo held off a second-half rally by Mynderse/Romulus/Waterloo to earn the victory. Maddie Whitford (6g), Sidney Clickner (2g/3a), and Lily Rowe (3g/2a) accounted for the lion’s share of the scoring for L/A/G; the remainder came from Arianna Scalisi (1g/1a) and Taryn Rossborough (1g). There were no statistics reported from M/R/W at post time.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENN YAN-14 at CORNING-6 - Penn Yan built an 8-2 halftime lead over Corning (IV) and coasted to its second victory of the young season. Bailey Cooper led the attack for the Mustangs, recording five goals and three assists; she also collected 18 draw controls, including the 300th of her varsity career. Lila Hansen and Makenna Mullins each had three goals. Addison Gillette (2g/2a) and Miley Andersen accounted for the remainder of the Mustangs’ scoring. Megan Wheeler and Evelyn Little combined for four saves.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

SCHROEDER-5 at CANANDAIGUA-13 - The Gray Wolves won their first game of the season, led by Leah Sheridan (4g/1a) and Lola Schorr (3g/3a). Keira Gioseffi added three goals for Canandaigua. Leah Sheridan also recorded a game-high six draw controls, including the 100th of her varsity career. The win was the twelfth in a row for Canandaigua over their rivals from Schroeder. 

For the Warriors, Molly Meyer (2g), Lola Wambach (2g), and Molly Murphy (1g) accounted for all of the scoring. Shae Coon recorded an assist in the loss.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Late Goals, Big Milestones Highlight Busy Day

DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Irondequoit edged Fairport 12-11 on Lucy Whipple's goal with a minute left, while Hilton held off Thomas 9-8 on Charley Barlette's late game-winner, and Pal-Mac rallied from a 7-5 third-quarter deficit to beat Churchville-Chili 9-8 helped by Teagan Hudak's five-goal, nine draw control effort. Victor pulled away with 10 second-quarter goals in a 22-7 win over Rush-Henrietta, where Riley Brown scored her 100th career goal, and Pittsford beat Brighton 15-1 for its third straight win in the series. Geneva knocked off Aquinas 17-7 for its first win over the Little Irish in the teams' last 10 meetings, and Brockport topped Wayne 11-8 behind Molly McJury's six goals while Anabelle Ruffell collected the 100th draw control of her varsity career.

IRONDEQUOIT-12 at FAIRPORT-11 - Lucy Whipple scored for Irondequoit with a minute left in the fourth quarter to break an 11-11 tie. Brinn Castrechini scored four goals for Fairport and Marisa Test made 10 saves.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-8 at HILTON-9 - Charley Barlette scored the game-winner for the Cadets late in the fourth quarter. Morgan Weber had nine saves for the Titans.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-22 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-7 - The Blue Devils scored 10 second-quarter goals to break the game open. Camryn Adrid (5g/1a) led the scoring for the Blue Devils. Riley Brown scored her 100th career goal for Rush-Henrietta in the loss.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BRIGHTON-1 at PITTSFORD-15 - For the Panthers, it was their third consecutive victory in the series between the teams. Mia Lubkowski made seven saves for Brighton.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WAYNE-8 at BROCKPORT-11 - Molly McJury had six goals and Jessica Maher made nine saves to lead the Blue Devils. For the Eagles, Anabelle Ruffell collected a game-high seven draw controls, including the 100th of her varsity career.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-7 at GENEVA-17 - Velia DeMaria, Meghan Forbes, Allison Marquart, and McKenna Harris combined for 16 of the Panthers’ 17 goals. It was Geneva’s first victory over Aquinas in the last 10 games between the teams.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PAL-MAC-9 at CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-8 - Trailing 7-5 after three quarters, the Red Raiders outscored the Saints 4-1 in the final frame to take the lead and claim the victory. Teagan Hudak recorded five goals, an assist, and nine draw controls to lead Pal-Mac.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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HFL takes Close Win over CA

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - There were two games played today, with HF-L winning a close one against Canandaigua, and Penn Yan opening its season with a win. 

CANANDAIGUA-10 at HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-11 - In the opening game for both teams, HF-L prevailed in a thriller, winning 11-10. It was the Cougars' first victory over the Gray Wolves since 2017, breaking Canandaigua's seven-game winning streak in the series between the teams.

Shaye Angelo excelled for the Cougars, recording six goals and an assist; she also collected 14 draw controls, including the 300th of her varsity career. Harper Jacob had three goals and an assist. Jenna Lawrence and Cameron McRae rounded out the scoring for HF-L with a goal apiece. Emma Blythe recorded two assists.

Maci Mueller, starting her first game at Canandaigua after five sensational seasons with Waterloo, led the Gray Wolves with four goals. Leah Sheridan, Lola Schorr, and ninth-grader Keira Gioseffi each had two goals.    [BOX SCORE] 

PENN YAN-14 at MERCY-5 - Penn Yan won its first game of the season, delivering a convincing 14-5 victory at Mercy. The Mustangs took an early lead and never trailed in the game. There were no statistics reported from Penn Yan at post time.

Sydney Cook led the Monarchs with a goal and four assists. Angelina Borrelli scored two goals, and Maeve Shanahan and Eva Matarazzo each chipped in a goal. For Eva Matarazzo, the goal was the first of her varsity career. Elinor Meyer recorded 12 saves in the loss. Mercy falls to 1-1 after its season opening win last Saturday.     [BOX SCORE] 

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Spencerport Over Geneva

Spencerport defeated Geneva 20-2 in the season opener for both teams. After taking a 5-2 halftime lead, the Rangers broke the game open by scoring five goals in the first three minutes of the third quarter.

Brooke Endres (7g), Joey Cerretto (6g), and Jacey Cerretto (4g) combined for 17 of the Rangers’ 20 goals. Seventh-graders Ava Pittman (2g) and Paige Corredine (1g) accounted for the remainder of the scoring; each tallied her first varsity goal in the game. Casey Corredine and Calla Crowley contributed one assist apiece.

For the Panthers, the lone goal scorers were Makenna Harris and Allison Marquart. Maddie Askin made 12 saves.    [ BOX SCORE] 

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Mercy Wins First Game of 2026

HORSEHEADS-8 at MERCY-11 - In a tightly contested match, Mercy emerged victorious in this year’s section V opener, defeating Horseheads by a score of 11 to 8. Mercy took a 6-4 lead at halftime, extended its lead to three at the end of the third quarter, and held on to secure the win. Horseheads was the second-ranked team in NYS section IV last season according to laxnumbers.com.

Sydney Cook (3g/3a) and Mia Quagrello (4g) led the scoring for the Monarchs. Maeve Shanahan chipped in two goals and an assist, and Avery Parrinello and Maddie Craig each added a goal and an assist. Mia Quagrello also led the team with five draw controls. It was the first win for Mercy under new head coach Maggie Stoler.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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2025 All League Awards and More

[UPDATED] The annual All-League Awards have been posted and are available on the player pages as well as the awards page.

The Finger Lakes League awarded first team awards to Jenna Santelli, Brinn Castrechini, 
Lily Boesel, Baylee Vilord, Kinsley Bree, Bailey Rossignol, Meghan Forbes, Maddie Askin, Makenna Harris, Laurne Twist, Sam Branner, Maddie Whitford, Lily Rowe, Chelsea Korzeniewski, Zoey Overslaugh.

 The Finger Lakes Player of the Year was Maci Muller from Waterloo. The Co-Attack Players of the Year were Isabella Veltre from Wayne and Myah Herron from Mynderse-Romulus. The Defender Player of the Year was Taryn Goodness from Pal-Mac. The Midfield Player of the Year was Teagan Hudak from Pal-Mac. The Head Coach of the Year was, once again, E.J. Burse (Pal-Mac).

The USA Lacrosse All-Americans were Bailey Cooper (Penn Yan), Maci Mueller (Waterloo), Ella Peers (Fairport), Ireland Mistretta (Brighton) and  Peyton Rothfuss (Penfield). The All-Academics were Kate DeWald (Rush-Henrietta), Emma Francis (Irondequoit), Lauren Garringer (Pittsford), and Brin Gotham (Victor).

The Monroe County League first team D-1 awards to Camryn DuBose (Fairport), Ellie Miller (Fairport), Madison Van Gorder (Fairport), Lilly Mattucci (Hilton), Alyson Welz (Penfield), Avery Fordham (Penfield), Emma Alexander (Penfield), Jenna Capozzi (Penfield), Peyton Rothfuss (Penfield), Cecily Kaul (Pittsford), Ella Murphy (Pittsford), Lauren Garringer (Pittsford), Danielle Garrett (Rush-Henrietta), Kate DeWald (Rush-Henrietta), Taylee Bernarduci (Rush-Henrietta), Allie Pisano (Victor), Julia Bruno (Victor), Lila Kubrich (Victor), Maia Pronti (Victor).

The D-1 Defensive Player of The Year was Brin Gotham (Victor). The D-1 Offensive Player of The Year was, again, Ella Peers (Fairport) and the Coach of the Year was, again, Dave York (Penfield) who was also named USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year from Section V. 

The Monroe County League awarded first team D-2 awards to Alexandra Madison (Brighton), Ella Brunette (Brighton), Ireland Mistretta (Brighton), Leah Sheridan (Canandaigua), Maddie Passalacqua (Canandaigua), Ellie Bottiglier (Irondequoit), Emma Francis (Irondequoit), Lucy Whipple (Irondequoit), Brooke Endres (Spencerport), Raquel Circhirillo (Spencerport), Lola Wambach (Schroeder), Carly Fitch (Thomas).

The D-2 Defensive Player of The Year was Emma Francis (Irondequoit). The D-2 Offensive Player of The Year was Ireland Mistretta (Brighton) and the Coach of the Year was Mike Butler (Irondequoit).

The Monroe County League awarded first team D-3 awards to Molly McJury (Brockport), Campbell Hewlett (Churchville-Chili), Shavonne Callahan (Churchville-Chili), Evie Amesbury (Gates Chili), Harper Jacob (HFL), Shayne Angelo (HFL), and Tessa Peinkofer (HFL).

The D-3 Defensive Player of The Year was Tessa Peinkofer (HFL). The D-3 Offensive Player of The Year was Shaye Angelo (HFL) and the Coach of the Year was Kristen Butka (HFL). 

The Independent teams also selected awards in 2024. First team awards went to Ada Krupa (Eastridge/BK), Brynn Henry (Aquinas), Maeve Shanahan (Mercy), Emma Kravetz (Mercy), Kessa Sangasy (Aquinas), Lila Hansen (Penn Yan), Maihue Miranda-Wiltberger (Penn Yan), Makenna Mullins (Penn Yan), Mia Lusardi (Mercy), Mia Quagrello (Mercy), Neely Hawn (Eastridge/BK), Savanah Hinchcliffe (Aquinas). The Independent Player of the Year was Bailey Cooper (Penn Yan).

The complete list of awards is available from the player tab.

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Penfield and Victor Win in States

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - In a thrilling day of championship girls lacrosse at SUNY Cortland, Penfield and Victor emerged victorious. Penfield claimed its first-ever NYS class A title with a decisive 9-3 victory over Suffern, showcasing a suffocating defensive effort and a spectacular all-around game from Avery Fordham. Victor edged Garden City 12-9, with Maia Pronti scoring the go-ahead goal late in the fourth quarter; with the win, the Blue Devils have now won four consecutive NYS class B titles. 

SUFFERN-3 at PENFIELD-9 - With the win, Penfield earned its first-ever New York State championship. Avery Fordham had four goals and Karis Hand made eight saves to lead the Patriots. Penfield finishes the season with an 18-3 record.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GARDEN CITY-9 at VICTOR-12 - Maia Pronti had two goals and three assists, including the 150th assist of her career, to lead Victor to its fourth consecutive NYS class B title. Morgan Livingston had four goals and an assist. Victor concludes its season with a record of 18-4.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Victor and Penfield Win in Semifinals

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Section V enjoyed a successful day in Cortland on Friday, as Penfield and Victor each won and advanced to the championship game in its respective class. Penfield held off CNS (Section III) 13-10, fueled by standout performances from Peyton Rothfuss (5g/2a), Jenna Capozzi (4g/2a), and goaltender Karis Hand (10s). The Patriots now gear up for the NYS class A title match against Suffern (Section I), to take place Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at SUNY Cortland. Meanwhile, Victor dominated Columbia (Section II) in a decisive 17-3 win, led by Morgan Livingston (3g/3a) and Maia Pronti (4a). The Blue Devils seek their fourth consecutive NYS class B championship when they take on Garden City (Section VIII) Saturday at 2 p.m. at SUNY Cortland. 

PENFIELD-13 at CNS-10 - Peyton Rothfuss (5g/2a) and Jenna Capozzi (4g/2a) led the attack for Penfield, and goaltender Karis Hand had 10 saves to help secure the victory. With the win, the Patriots advance to the NYS class A finals, where they will face Suffern (Section I) in the championship game on Saturday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-17 at COLUMBIA-3 - Morgan Livingston, Allie Pisano, Julia Bruno, and Gianna Hedden each scored three goals, and Maia Pronti had four assists to lead Victor. The Blue Devils seek their fourth consecutive NYS class B championship when they take on Garden City (Section VIII) on Saturday.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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