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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 19, 2025
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Lyons Boys Triumph Over East Rochester; Bloomfield Girls Edge Pal-Mac in Basketball: High school basketball teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region wrapped up the week with closely contested games ahead of the holiday break. The Lyons boys maintained their undefeated record with a narrow win over East Rochester, while Geneva also secured a victory against Palmyra-Macedon. In girls' basketball, Bloomfield emerged victorious after a close match with Palmyra-Macedon. Several other local teams completed their games, contributing to an active end to the pre-holiday schedule. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 19)
December 18, 2025
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Mynderse Boys Top Marcus Whitman, Lyons Girls Extend Win Streak in Basketball Action: Thursday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball schedule included noteworthy performances despite a lighter slate. The Mynderse boys snapped a two-game losing streak in Seneca Falls by defeating Marcus Whitman, led by Nick Mansell’s 27 points and seven three-pointers. Meanwhile, the Lyons girls continued their strong season, improving to 4-0 after a decisive fourth quarter against Red Creek. The region saw a mix of close contests and standout individual efforts. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
December 17, 2025
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Lyons Boys Extend Win Streak, Waterloo Girls Open Season with Victory: High school basketball teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region were in action Wednesday night, with Lyons boys remaining undefeated after a decisive win over Gananda, bolstered by strong offensive performances from Stephen LeBrecht and Jamire Johnson. The Waterloo girls started their season well, securing a close win against Palmyra-Macedon. Several other area teams competed, with most games resulting in significant margins. The outcomes set the stage for the upcoming matchups in the local basketball season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 17)
December 15, 2025
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Honeoye Boys Extend Basketball Streak; Midlakes Girls Secure First Win of Season: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season continued with thirteen games on Monday, featuring a notable boys' matchup where Honeoye secured a 62-52 victory over East Rochester. Key performances came from Braiden Schneider, scoring 25 points, and Landon Washburn, adding 21, as Honeoye improved to a 4-0 record. In girls' basketball, Midlakes earned its first win of the season by defeating Geneva by five points. The night's results highlighted competitive play across the region. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 15)
December 12, 2025
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Wayne Girls Remain Unbeaten, Newark Boys Secure Comeback in High School Basketball: High school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region featured several close contests on Friday night. The Wayne girls' team maintained their perfect record, narrowly defeating Mynderse to improve to 3-0. Newark's boys overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Palmyra-Macedon in a resilient showing. Additional games across the region highlighted strong performances by both girls' and boys' teams, reflecting the competitive spirit of local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12)
December 10, 2025
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Lyons' Ja'Niyah Bell Achieves Triple-Double; Williamson Boys Remain Undefeated: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball schedule on Wednesday featured six games, with most decided by wide margins. Lyons freshman Ja'Niyah Bell led her team with a standout performance, collecting 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 steals in a resounding win over Sodus. The Williamson boys extended their unbeaten record to 3-0 by securing a decisive victory against Red Creek. Other area teams also competed, contributing to an active week for local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
December 8, 2025
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Gananda Boys Basketball Improves to 4-0, Mynderse Girls Clinch Back-to-Back Wins: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season continued with several decisive matchups as Gananda's boys team secured a commanding victory over Bloomfield, moving their record to 4-0. Mynderse girls bounced back from an initial loss, now celebrating their second straight win. Eight games took place Monday night, each ending with double-digit margins. These results highlight shifting momentum and early trends in the local basketball season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)
December 7, 2025
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Geneva Boys and Lyons Girls Top Initial Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball Power Rankings: Following the first week of the 2025-26 basketball season in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, Geneva leads the boys' power rankings with nearly a perfect score from voters, while the Lyons girls' team holds the top spot in their category. Both rankings reflect close competition, with several teams tightly grouped in the voting results. The updated standings set the stage for an engaging season as additional games unfold in the coming weeks. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 7)
December 6, 2025
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Honeoye and Geneva Boys Basketball Teams Secure Wins in Season Openers: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season began with Honeoye defeating York in their season opener, led by a 35-point performance from Landon Washburn. Geneva's boys team maintained their strong start with a win over Eastridge, improving their record to 3-0. Girls basketball action saw Penn Yan and Mynderse earning victories as well. Area teams are preparing for upcoming games scheduled for December 8 as the season progresses. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 6)
November 25, 2025
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Richmond Teen Charged With Felony Credit Card Theft and Unauthorized Purchases: An 18-year-old from the Town of Richmond has been charged with felony offenses after allegedly using stolen credit cards to make purchases exceeding $1,000. The suspect, identified as Karl Tyrone Smith, was arrested at his Honeoye residence and is accused of possessing two stolen credit cards. Authorities report that Smith accumulated $1,069.35 in unauthorized charges before his arrest. He was released with an appearance ticket and is set to appear in Canadice Town Court. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 25)
October 29, 2025
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Mynderse and Sodus Boys Soccer Teams Advance to Sectional Semifinals: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school soccer sectional quarterfinals concluded Saturday, with several teams moving forward. The Mynderse boys' soccer team advanced after a decisive win against Letchworth/Warsaw, while Sodus secured their spot thanks to a goal from Garrett Barron. Other regional teams, including East Rochester and Naples, also progressed to the semifinals. The next round of sectional games is set to take place on October 29. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 25)
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Finger Lakes Land Trust Schedules Public Sessions on Major Conservation Plan: The Finger Lakes Land Trust will hold several public sessions in November to share details about its Hemlock to High Tor Initiative, which seeks to protect more than 114,000 acres of forests, wildlife habitats, and water resources across the western Finger Lakes region. These sessions, led by project staff, will address concerns regarding increased development and discuss strategies for preserving the corridor stretching from Hemlock Lake to High Tor Wildlife Management Area. Community members will be able to learn more and ask questions. The Land Trust has played a significant role in regionwide conservation. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 29)
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Williamson Boys Soccer Reaches Sectional Finals; Mynderse Volleyball Advances: Williamson High School's boys soccer team achieved an upset victory over Sodus in the Class C1 sectional semifinals, earning a spot in the final set for Saturday. On the volleyball side, Mynderse girls began their postseason with a convincing straight-sets win against Sodus and will advance to the quarterfinals. Other local teams, including East Rochester and Naples, also progressed in their respective soccer brackets. The next round of games is scheduled for November 1. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 29)
October 24, 2025
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Mynderse Girls Soccer Reaches Semifinals; Lyons/Sodus Football Wins Decisively: Several high school sports teams from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in important games Friday night, as sectional soccer quarterfinals began and football and volleyball seasons concluded. The Mynderse girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals after a close victory against Attica, while the Lyons/Sodus football team ended its regular season strongly by shutting out Clyde-Savannah. Here is a summary of team performances as postseason action intensifies. The next rounds will determine which teams progress further. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 24)
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)
October 20, 2025
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Waterloo and Midlakes volleyball teams secure key wins in Wayne-Finger Lakes league: Area high school volleyball teams competed in the final week of the Wayne-Finger Lakes regular season. Waterloo girls defeated Mynderse in straight sets, while Midlakes boys earned their 14th win with a victory over Wayne. Other local teams, including Geneva and Canandaigua, also recorded wins as se (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
October 18, 2025
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Palmyra-Macedon football remains undefeated with win over Newark/Marion: Palmyra-Macedon High School's football team continued its unbeaten season by defeating Newark/Marion, improving their record to 5-0. In other local high school sports, Penn Yan's girls' soccer team saw Makenna Mullins score four goals in a victory over Marcus Whitman. Additional football and soccer, (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 3)
October 17, 2025
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South Seneca/Romulus Football Earns First Win; Williamson Boys Soccer Secures Victory: High school sports teams in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region concluded regular season play on Friday. South Seneca/Romulus football achieved its first win of the season by defeating Waterloo, while Williamson boys soccer rebounded from a previous loss with a strong performance against Lyndonville. Area (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 17)