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January 2, 2026
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Gananda Boys Basketball Extends Win Streak, Newark Girls Remain Unbeaten: On a quieter Friday night for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball, the Gananda boys secured a third consecutive win by defeating York in a non-league matchup to close out the Holiday Tournament at Caledonia-Mumford. Meanwhile, the Newark girls continued their strong season start, maintaining an unbeaten record after a decisive victory over Brockport, bringing their total to 4-0. Only three games took place, yet notable individual performances were highlighted. The next round of games is scheduled for this week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 2)
December 30, 2025
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Aidan Twist Scores 35 for Wayne; Newark Boys Basketball Faces First Loss of Season: Inclement winter weather led to the postponement of numerous Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball games on Tuesday, disrupting the end-of-year sports schedule. Despite the delays, senior Aidan Twist of Wayne achieved his second 35-point performance of the season in an 83-73 win over Aquinas. Meanwhile, Newark’s boys team experienced their first defeat after a strong 5-0 start, falling 77-65 against Pittsford Sutherland. Area teams are preparing to resume play with the next slate of games scheduled for January 2. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 30)
December 29, 2025
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Geneva Boys Defeat Undefeated Lyons, Waterloo Girls Fall in Triple Overtime: The Geneva High School boys basketball team handed previously unbeaten Lyons a dramatic loss, overcoming a late rally and finishing strong in a key Wayne-Finger Lakes matchup. Geneva built a double-digit lead in the third quarter but had to withstand a late surge that brought Lyons back to a tie late in regulation. The Panthers ultimately secured the win after clutch free throws. In another game, the Waterloo girls team fell in a triple-overtime contest, highlighting an exciting night for local high school basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 29)
December 27, 2025
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Lyons and Marcus Whitman Girls Basketball Teams Fall in Holiday Tournaments: The start of holiday basketball tournaments saw both the Lyons and Marcus Whitman girls teams experience their first losses of the season. Palmyra-Macedon secured its initial win by overcoming Lyons, and Watkins Glen defeated Marcus Whitman. On the boys' side, Naples kept its unbeaten streak alive by improving to 3-0. Teams such as Dundee/Bradford also posted decisive results as holiday competitions continued in the Finger Lakes region. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 27)
December 8, 2025
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Hobart and William Smith Soccer Players Receive All-America Recognition: Brady Leitner of Hobart College and Ruth Hotaling of William Smith College have been named United Soccer Coaches All-Americans for 2025, highlighting their strong fall seasons. Leitner, a sophomore from Mahopac, earned first team honors and became Hobart’s first All-American since 1992 after leading the team in goals and points. Hotaling was recognized on the third team for the second consecutive year. Their achievements reflect notable success for the schools’ soccer programs. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)
December 6, 2025
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Hobart Hockey Defeats Brockport to Extend Unbeaten Streak to 10-0: Hobart College's top-ranked hockey team continued its impressive season with an 8-1 victory against Brockport at Wegmans Ice Arena on Saturday night. The Statesmen tallied four goals in the first period, including three during power plays, and maintained control throughout the game. Eight different Hobart players contributed to the scoring, and goaltender Damon Beaver notched his seventh win with 18 saves. The win keeps Hobart unbeaten at 10-0 and extends their overall unbeaten streak to 23 games. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 6)
November 18, 2025
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William Smith Basketball Falls to Geneseo in Season Opener at Bristol Gym: William Smith College's basketball team faced a challenging start to the season with an 82-53 loss against visiting Geneseo at Bristol Gym. Juniors Giana Lobozzo and Amelia McCulley led the Herons' efforts, combining for 30 points and a strong defensive presence. Geneseo, however, maintained a balanced offense, pulling ahead decisively in the second quarter to secure the win. The visitors placed four players in double figures, demonstrating control throughout the game. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 18)
November 17, 2025
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Dr. Terence L. Finley Named President of Corning Community College: The State University of New York Board of Trustees has named Dr. Terence L. Finley as the next president of Corning Community College. Dr. Finley, who is currently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at SUNY Brockport, will assume his new role beginning January 2, 2026. His selection follows a competitive process to guide the college's future direction. The appointment signals leadership continuity for the institution. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 16)
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)
November 1, 2025
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Williamson and Naples Win Sectional Soccer Titles; Waterloo Volleyball Advances: Section V boys soccer saw surprising outcomes as Williamson defeated top-seeded East Rochester in double overtime to claim the Class C1 championship, while Naples shut out previously unbeaten Kendall to take the Class C2 title. Both teams secured their spots in the upcoming Class C regional qualifier. In addition, the Waterloo girls volleyball team advanced to the semifinals after completing their quarterfinals, and postseason football continued in the region. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 1)
October 29, 2025
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Federal Funding Reductions Threaten Finger Lakes Colleges' Stability: Colleges and universities in the Finger Lakes region could experience significant challenges due to proposed cuts in federal higher education funding, according to a New York State Comptroller's Office report. Changes affecting federal student aid, research support, and international enrollment policies may compromise college access and financial viability, especially for public institutions. Local schools such as FLCC, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Brockport are particularly dependent on programs like Pell Grants. The report underscores potential hardship for both students and campuses. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 28)
October 23, 2025
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Honeoye Girls Soccer Advances to Quarterfinals; Pal-Mac Volleyball Ends Losing Streak: Local high school sports teams in the Finger Lakes region saw notable results on Wednesday. Honeoye girls soccer progressed to the sectional quarterfinals after a narrow win over Mount Morris, with a decisive early goal from a senior player. In volleyball, Palmyra-Macedon girls ended a two-match run (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)
October 21, 2025
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Wayne Boys Soccer Advances in Sectionals; Bloomfield Volleyball Remains Undefeated: High school sectional play began in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, with Wayne boys soccer achieving a decisive win over Rochester Prep to move to the quarterfinals. Bloomfield girls volleyball continued their unbeaten season, improving to 18-0 after defeating Midlakes. Multiple other local teams saw (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 21)