The 2025 girls lacrosse season in the Finger Lakes League was marked by outstanding performances, with the Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders emerging as the top team. The Red Raiders, along with the Waterloo Tigers, both secured spots in the Section V championship games in their respective classes, showcasing their prowess in the league. The all-league selections reflected this dominance, with players from both teams receiving significant accolades.
Junior Maci Mueller from Waterloo, who led her team to a 10-7 record, was named Player of the Year, while senior Taryn Goodness from Pal-Mac, which boasted a 15-4 record, was honored as Defensive Player of the Year. Mueller also earned All-American status, joining an elite group of six players in Section V to achieve this distinction.
Key Players and Team Achievements
Goodness wasn’t the only standout from Pal-Mac. Junior Teagan Hudak shared the Midfield Player of the Year award with senior Myah Herron from Mynderse Academy/Romulus, who finished the season at 5-12. The fierce Mynderse/Waterloo rivalry was reignited during the Section V Class D semifinals held at Wayne Central, where Waterloo secured a spot in the finals against the top-seeded Penn Yan Academy. Waterloo’s efforts were further recognized with three players making the first-team all-league.
Joining Mueller on the first-team were junior Bailey Rossignol, who excelled in the attack, and seventh-grader Kinsley Bree, who earned her place in the midfield. Meanwhile, Mynderse/Romulus saw Herron and senior Chelsea Korzeniewski both securing first-team honors, Herron in midfield and Korzeniewski in attack.
Pal-Mac’s Dominance
Pal-Mac led the league with six players named to the first-team lists. Alongside Hudak in midfield, Goodness was joined by senior Jenna Santelli and freshman Brinn Castrechini in the attack. Senior Lily Boesel and freshman Baylee Vilord also made first-team for midfield, contributing to Pal-Mac’s successful run past Aquinas Institute/World of Inquiry School in the Section V Class C semifinals.
Geneva, with a 14-4 record, showcased a promising young team. Junior Maddie Askin as goalie, junior Meghan Forbes in attack, and eighth-grader Makenna Harris in midfield all earned first-team honors for the Panthers.
Other Notable Performances
Wayne Central, ending the season at 9-8, was propelled by senior Isabella Velte, who was named Attack Player of the Year and earned a first-team spot in attack. Her teammates, senior Samantha Branner and junior Lauren Twist, also received first-team honors for their roles in midfield and defense.
Marcus Whitman, with a 4-13 record, saw seniors Helen Snyder and Raegan Weissinger, along with eighth-grader Aubriella Bowman, earn second-team honors for their efforts in attack and midfield. For Newark/Midlakes, which concluded the season at 2-15, freshman Zoey Overslaugh made first-team at midfield.
Juniors Lexi Gallina and Ella Michaels from Gananda/Marion, despite a challenging season with a 0-16 record, were recognized on the third-team for midfield. Livonia/Avon/Geneseo, finishing at 9-8, had junior Lily Rowe and junior Maddie Whitford earning first-team spots for attack and midfield, respectively.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 season highlighted the depth of talent across the Finger Lakes League, with several young players stepping into prominent roles. As teams prepare for the next season, the performances of these athletes set a high bar for competition. The recognition of these players not only underscores their individual achievements but also the strength and future potential of their respective programs.
As the league looks forward to the 2026 season, the continued development of these athletes promises an exciting future for girls lacrosse in the Finger Lakes region.
