It was a jam-packed Thursday of high school sports across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, headlined by thrilling lacrosse battles and dominant performances on the baseball and softball diamonds.
In boys lacrosse, Palmyra-Macedon stayed unbeaten with a tight win over Geneva, while Penn Yan and Canandaigua each picked up statement victories. On the baseball field, Alan Plummer struck out 13 in a one-hit shutout for Mynderse, and Gananda celebrated Coach Bill McClare’s 150th career win. Meanwhile, in softball, Kyli Simonds and Piper Simpson led explosive offensive showings for North Rose-Wolcott and Dundee/Bradford, respectively, and Haley Young impressed in the circle and at the plate for Mynderse.
Check out all the scores and stats below.
BOYS LACROSSE
Bloomfield/Honeoye (9-3) 11
Midlakes/Red Jacket (11-3) 14
BLM/HON: Brayden Arber (3g-1a), Caleb Beadnell (1g-2a), John Blair (1g-1a), Tyler Bruder (2g-1a), Wyatt Hall (2g), Braiden Schneider (1g), Cody Whittaker (1g) Goaltending: Ethan Stoddard 7s/14ga (48 mins)
Gananda (4-9) 12
Marcus Whitman (3-10) 10
GAN: Braeden Caviness (2a), Alex Galka (2g), Mason Groh (3g-1a), Cameron Richards (1g-1a), Jase Smith (6g-1a), Jacob Wynne (1a) Goaltending: Nick Falso 18s/10ga (48 mins)
MW: Ian Cameron (1a), Ayden Clark (6g), Fischer Sleeman (2g-2a), Logan Storms (2g-3a), Goaltending: Tyler Speers 5s/12ga (48 mins)
Palmyra-Macedon (14-0) 12
Geneva (10-4) 11
GEN: Ryland Dunham (3g-1a), Max Heieck (3g-1a), Jack Dunham (2g-2a), Dominick Vedora (2g-2a), Ben Budgar (1g), Alex Pesante (1a), Goaltending: Brent Williams 17s/12ga (48 mins)
Mynderse/Romulus (5-8) 13
Livonia/Avon/Geneseo (5-9) 14
MYN/ROM: Jack Brady (3g), Ethan Olmstead (1g), Griffin Hilimire (7g-3a), Hunter Kurdziolek (2g-1a), Goaltending: Patty Shell 8s/14ga (51 mins)
Wayne (6-9) 21
Newark (3-8) 11
WAY: Tucker Eaton (3g-2a), Shane Coleman (5g-4a), Stone Sozio (2g-2a), Tas Strickland (4g-1a), Nick Caine (1g), Mason Michel (5g-2a), Cody Crandell (1g), Brady Flynn (1a), Goaltending: Gavin Hamel 9s/11ga (48 mins)
NEW: Evan Shulla (5g-2a), Sam Underhill (5g-1a), Tristan Harris (1g), Goaltending: Carter Bumpus 9s/21ga (48 mins)
Penn Yan (13-1) 18
Clarence 12
PY: Miles Ditzell (3g), Teagan Fingar (5g-4a), Braden Fingar (4g-1a), Tukker Fisher (2g-2a), Levi Fisher (1a), Mike Gigliotti (1g-1a), Greyson Hathway (2g), Ti`Jai Moorer (1g) Goaltending: Jaxon Jensen 9s/12ga (48 mins)
Penfield (7-7) 6
Canandaigua (14-0) 9
CAN: Mike Belles (4g-1a), Drew Williamee (1a), Marshall Bolster (1a), Patrick Olvany (3g), Ryan Bremer (1g), Jack Stanney (1g), Goaltending: Evan Scibelli 8s/6ga (48 mins)
GIRLS LACROSSE
Geneva (9-3) 9
Churchville-Chili (10-5) 15
GEN: Evelyn Little (1a), Velia DeMaria (3g-1a), Meghan Forbes (3g-1a), Giovanna Houghton (1g), Teagan Cohrs (1a), Makenna Harris (2g), Goaltending: Maddie Askin 10s/15ga (48 mins)
Rush-Henrietta (9-5) 7
Victor (11-2) 17
VIC: Camryn Adrid (4g), McKenna Anderson (5g-1a), Julia Bruno (2g), Carlina DiFondi (1a), Morgan Livingston (2g), Allie Pisano (2g), Maia Pronti (2g-4a)
Wayne (9-6) 15
Livonia/Avon/Geneseo (7-6) 19
WAY: Anabelle Ruffell (2g-2a), Lauren Twist (3g-1a), Addie McGurk (2g), Isabella Veltre (5g), Addi Bolt (2g), Samantha Branner (1g)
BASEBALL
Bloomfield (8-3) 12
Red Jacket (6-9) 0
Campbell-Savona (4-7) 11
Marcus Whitman (3-8) 1
East Rochester (13-3) 6
North Rose-Wolcott (6-9) 4
Waterloo (7-7) 1
Midlakes (5-9) 0
Alexander Rogers was lights out on the mound for the Tigers, tossing a complete game shutout with 12 strikeouts, allowing just four hits and one walk. He also contributed at the plate with a hit, while Jayden Mansell and Chase Osterhout each went 2-for-3. Kellen Mahoney drove in the game’s lone run with a sacrifice fly and added a hit of his own. For the Screaming Eagles, Braxton Wilkes impressed in a tough-luck loss, striking out seven over six innings and going 2-for-3 at the plate.
Newark (8-8) 3
Geneva (6-11) 4
Gananda (15-3) 14
Marion (0-12) 0
Head coach Bill McClare notched his 150th win as the Bombers earned their seventh shutout win of the season and their eighth straight victory.
Lyons (3-12) 0
Sodus (16-1) 10
Honeoye (10-5) 17
Dundee/Bradford (5-8) 4
Wayne (11-7) 0
Mynderse (7-5) 1
Alan Plummer was dominant on the mound for the Blue Devils, tossing a complete-game one-hitter with 13 strikeouts in a fast-paced, 1-hour-and-5-minute contest. The lone run of the game came in the first inning when Byron Catalano singled and scored. Caleb Mahoney added a single and a double to pace the offense. Aidan Twist also threw a complete game for the Eagles, striking out four and allowing just three hits.
Spencerport (6-13) 3
Canandaigua (13-6) 8
SOFTBALL
Red Jacket (6-10) 27
Clyde-Savannah (6-9) 13
Honeoye (1-14) 1
Dundee/Bradford (11-1) 21
Piper Simpson went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the BraveScots in a dominant offensive showing, adding two RBI in a game where the team racked up 20 hits. Riley Briscoe also had four hits and drove in multiple runs, while Reese Simpson and Hannah Herrick each recorded three RBI. Morgan Sutryk pitched five strong innings, allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out seven. Dundee/Bradford was aggressive on the bases as well, collecting seven stolen bases and drawing six walks.
East Rochester (1-12) 15
North Rose-Wolcott (6-7) 25
Kyli Simonds led the Cougars with four RBI on two hits in a high-scoring affair. North Rose-Wolcott capitalized on 15 walks and key hits, including a three-run groundout from Lauren Sears and a two-run single by Sydney Cuykendall. Olivia DeBoerdere earned the win in the circle and also led the offense with three hits. The Bombers drew 14 walks and saw strong contributions from Jade Kurrasch and Alicia Diaz, who each drove in three runs.
Lyons (17-1) 16
Sodus (10-5) 1
Rylee Richardson delivered a standout performance in the circle for the Lions, striking out 13 and allowing just two hits and one run over seven innings. She also fueled the offense with three hits and two RBI, helping power a 20-hit team effort. Kamryn Bonnell went 3-for-4 with four RBI, while five different players collected three hits apiece. Lyons broke the game open with a seven-run seventh and added five stolen bases in a dominant all-around showing.
Bloomfield (14-1) 6
Honeoye Falls-Lima (7-7) 1
Palmyra-Macedon (10-8) 2
Mynderse (10-6) 11
Haley Young pitched a strong game for the Blue Devils, striking out six and allowing just one earned run on seven hits. At the plate, Cheyenne Mangum reached base all four times with two singles and two walks, while also stealing a base and scoring a run. Young also contributed offensively with two hits, a walk, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Kyah Lajewski added a triple and Makayla Williams doubled, scored twice, and drove in a run to help power the offense.
Brockport (4-12) 8
Canandaigua (1-17) 3
Class B Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 15 Victor (2-9) 13
No. 2 Webster Schroeder (10-1) 55
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 9 Geneseo (5-6) 0
No. 8 East Rochester (8-5-1) 31
Alexandria LaBounty led the way with four passing touchdowns, a PAT completion, and eight flag pulls in a strong all-around performance. Lily Chambers-Silva hauled in two touchdown receptions, added a PAT catch, recorded an interception, and pulled five flags on defense. Sloan Sowinski and Mia Rountree each added a receiving touchdown, while Amiria Burroughs made a major impact on defense with two interceptions, including a pick-six and five flag pulls.
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 5 Batavia (7-3-1) 25
No. 12 Williamson/Sodus/Marion (2-8-1) 6
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 13 Rochester Prep (2-11) 12
No. 4 Gananda (9-2) 41
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 3 Charles G Finney (10-2-1) 6
No. 14 Newark (1-10) 0
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 11 Avon (4-9) 12
No. 6 Geneva (12-5) 13
Class C Pre-Quarterfinals
No. 7 Livonia (6-4) 12
No. 10 Wayne (7-7) 30
The Eagles picked up the win in their first-ever sectional game.
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