For the second time in as many years, Honeoye Falls-Lima and Pittsford Sutherland matchup in the Class A title game. One squad looks to repeat that success and win its fourth title in program history. Another aims to add to its Section V lead of 15 titles. Here’s the breakdown:
Class A
No. 2 PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND (16-6 / Monroe County IV)
vs.
No. 5 HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA (13-9 / Monroe County IV)
Friday, Innovative Field, 4 p.m.
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland defeated Eastridge (12-3) and Aquinas 2-1 to reach the sectional final for the third straight year. Honeoye Falls-Lima dropped Rochester Prep/Bishop Kearney (7-2), School of the Arts (14-2) and top-seeded East (7-0) en route to the title game.
Tempo and trends: Pittsford Sutherland averages 6.5 runs per game and allows 3.73 runs. Honeoye Falls-Lima scores 6.5 runs while allowing 4.36 runs. Pittsford Sutherland is riding a three-game win streak, while Honeoye Falls-Lima has won seven in a row.
Players to watch for Pittsford Sutherland: Paul Byrne Sr. 2023 Section V Class A Player of the Year, 46.0 IP, 1.52 ERA, 74 K, .145 BAA, .278 AVG, three RBI, four R; Aidan Kress So. .400 AVG, seven 2B, 21 RBI, 12 R; Ryan Munzinger So. .324 AVG, five XBH, 17 RBI, 19 R. Colin MacLean Sr. 29.0 IP, 23 K; Chase Dermody So. 24.0 IP, 35 K; Jaxson Bernas So. .304 AVG, 10 RBI, 13 R; Sam Byrne So. .263 AVG, three RBI, three R, 20.2 IP, 2.37 ERA, 22 K.
Honeoye Falls-Lima: Landon Hammond Sr. .408 AVG, four doubles, 10 RBI, 21 R, 31 H; Aidan Neenan Sr. .397 AVG, nine XBH, 23 RBI, 21 R, 34.2 IP, 4-0 W-L, two CG, 2.83 ERA, 41 K; Mitch Martini Jr. 47.1 IP, 5-3 W-L, 2.66 ERA, one CG, 46 K; Conor Finn Jr. .389 AVG, 10 XBH, one HR, 20 RBI, 18 R; Jake Weber So. 47.0 IP, 4-2 W-L, 1.64 ERA, two shutouts, 55 K, .270 AVG, seven RBI, seven R; Harrison Houle Jr. .302 AVG, four XBH, one HR, 13 RBI, nine R.
Coaches: Brandon DeRosa (Pittsford Sutherland), Daniel Hoyt (Honeoye Falls-Lima)
History 101: For the second straight year, Pittsford Sutherland and Honeoye Falls-Lima battle for the Class A title. Last season, the Cougars came out victorious with an 11-2 victory. Honeoye Falls-Lima fell to Williamsville East in the Far West Regional. Pittsford Sutherland is looking for its 16th title in program history. The Knights sit atop the Section V title leaderboard.
What’s at stake: A spot in the Class A Far West Regional against the Section VI winner.
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