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April 11, 2026
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McCutcheon Faces Chesterton in Early-Season High School Baseball Matchup: The McCutcheon Mavericks took on the Chesterton Trojans in a high school baseball game featured early in the season. The matchup provided both teams with an opportunity to assess their rosters and performance against competitive opposition. Key plays and standout moments helped set the tone for each team's season. This game marks an important step in preparation for upcoming conference contests. (Source: WLFI - News 18 on Apr 11)
March 3, 2026
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Mynderse Boys and Bloomfield Girls Advance to Sectional Basketball Finals: Mynderse boys' basketball team secured a spot in the Class B1 sectional finals after defeating Wellsville, setting up a matchup with top-seeded Le Roy. In Class B2, East Rochester fell short against Bishop Kearney/Chesterton. On the girls' side, Bloomfield advanced to the sectional finals for the third year in a row by overcoming Lyons in the Class C1 semifinal. Newark's girls' team ended their season with a narrow two-point loss to Honeoye Falls-Lima. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 3)
February 28, 2026
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Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball: Natale, Parker Reach 1,000 Points; Boys Teams Advance: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball quarterfinals saw key victories and personal milestones over the weekend. Newark's Karina Natale reached 1,000 career points during a decisive win over Batavia, while Lyons' Car'Mella Parker also joined the 1,000-point club early in her team's victory against Clyde-Savannah. In boys' play, Mynderse upset Hornell and Waterloo secured a solid home win to progress further in the postseason. The semifinals are scheduled for next week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28)
February 13, 2026
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Landon Washburn Reaches 2,000 Points as Geneva Wins in High School Basketball Finale: The final Friday of the high school basketball regular season in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region featured 20 games, with a standout achievement in Honeoye. Junior Landon Washburn scored his 2,000th career point, netting 39 points in a decisive victory over Marcus Whitman. In Geneva, the boys' team narrowly defeated Mynderse in a game that was decided at the buzzer. The night also included several competitive girls basketball matchups and notable individual performances across the area. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 13)
January 10, 2026
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Lyons Hands Honeoye First Loss in High School Boys Basketball Matchup: Lyons defeated previously unbeaten Honeoye in a closely contested non-league high school basketball game at Finger Lakes Community College. The game remained close for the first half, but Lyons pulled ahead in the third quarter, outscoring Honeoye and building an eight-point lead going into the final period. Despite Honeoye cutting the margin late, Lyons maintained their advantage and secured the win. This result marks Honeoye's first loss of the season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 10)
January 9, 2026
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Gananda Girls and Newark Boys Secure Wins in Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball Action: A busy Friday saw 20 Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games, with standout performances in Wayne County. Gananda's girls team recorded a significant victory over Lyons, propelled by Avery Hoffman's 30-point effort. On the boys' side, Newark ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Mynderse by 10 points. The night featured various other matchups and highlighted individual accomplishments throughout the region. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 9)
November 7, 2025
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Williamson Girls Soccer Wins Sectional Title; Local Volleyball Teams Advance: High school sports teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region contended with inclement weather on Halloween night, but that did not halt notable postseason performances. Williamson girls soccer secured their second consecutive sectional championship by defeating Gananda/Marion in a penalty shootout after a tied match. In volleyball, both Lyons and Bloomfield claimed straight-set wins to move forward to the semifinals. The next round of games is set to take place in the coming week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 31)
October 30, 2025
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Newark and Waterloo Girls Volleyball Move to Sectional Quarterfinals: High school sports teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region saw important victories on Thursday, with the Newark and Waterloo girls volleyball teams advancing to the sectional quarterfinals. Boys teams also posted strong results, including Midlakes finishing their regular volleyball season with a win and Lyons/Sodus football securing another shutout against Clyde-Savannah. The results signal a competitive postseason stretch ahead for several area teams. Quarterfinal matches are set for the coming weekend. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 30)