One squad is looking for its first title in 34 years while the other is aiming to complete the three-peat as sectional champions. Eastridge and Pittsford Sutherland are set for battle in the Class AA2 Section V championship in a rematch of the 2025 Class A final this Saturday, May 30. Here’s the breakdown:
No. 1 EASTRIDGE LANCERS (22-0 / Monroe County Division III)
vs.
No. 2 PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS (19-3 / Monroe County Division IV)
Saturday, Gates Chili, 12:30 p.m.
How they arrived: Top-seeded Eastridge (NYSSWA Class AA No. 8) opened up postseason play with a 12-0 shutout over Brighton in the quarterfinals after earning a first round bye. The Lancers went on to defeat No. 4 Brockport 3-1 in the semifinals to clinch a spot in the sectional final. After receiving a first round bye, Pittsford Sutherland (NYSSWA Class AA No. 18) notched a 12-0 victory in the quarterfinals as well over No. 7 Churchville-Chili. In the semifinals, the Knights paced to a 13-1 victory over Pittsford Mendon to earn a spot in the championship.
Scoring offense: Eastridge (9.7 RPG), Pittsford Sutherland (11.3)
Scoring defense: Eastridge (1.2 RPG), Pittsford Sutherland (3.6)
Trends: Eastridge rolls into the final undefeated with its last loss coming in the Class A sectional final last year to Pittsford Sutherland 10-5. On the season, the Lancers have outscored its opponents 213-27 while driving in 10 or more runs on 12 different occasions. Eastridge has also pitched 10 shutouts while holding opponents to less than two runs 18 times this year and winning matchups by 10-plus runs 12 times. In games decided by one run, the Lancers are 3-0 including a 3-2 victory over Pittsford Sutherland on April 6, the only regular season matchup between the two teams. Pittsford Sutherland heads into the championship on a 15-game win streak, outscoring its opponents 187-43 in that stretch. During the win streak, the Knights scored 10 or more runs 11 times (15 on the season) while tossing four shutouts. Pittsford Sutherland has won by 10-plus runs on 10 different occasions and held opponents to three runs or less 12 times this year.
Players to watch for Eastridge: Jalissa Crittenden Sr. P (112 IP, 20-0, 139 Ks, .69 ERA, .616 WHIP, .123 BAA, .509 AVG, .562 OBP, 1.316 OPS, .754 SLG, 29 H, 15 1B, 14 2B, 24 RBI, 1 R); Josslyn Siembor Jr. (.554 AVG, .667 OBP, 1.882 OPS, 1.215 SLG, 36 Hs, 12 1B, 12 2B, 5 3B, 7 HR, 30 RBI, 46 Rs, 29 SB); Emma Johnson Sr. (.480 AVG, .547 OBP, 1.347 OPS, .800 SLG, 36 Hs, 22 1B, 8 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 34 Rs, 21 SB); Tierra-Nicole Green Sr. (.417 AVG, .544 OBP, 1.094 OPS, .550 SLG, 25 Hs, 21 1B, 1 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 33 Rs, 11 SB); Marley Siembor Sr. (.381 AVG, .474 OBP, .966 OPS, .492 SLG, 24 Hs, 19 1B, 4 2B, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 10 Rs); Harper Kuehne Sr. (.288 AVG, .351 OBP, .836 OPS, .485 SLG, 19 Hs, 8 1B, 10 2B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 10 Rs, 8 SB); Taylor Schmidt Sr. (.200 AVG, .375 OBP, .648 OPS, .273 SLG, 11 H, 8 1B, 2 2B, 1 3B, 13 RBI, 12 Rs, 6 SB); Clara Kneezel So. P (19.2 IP, 1-0, 20 Ks, 2.14 ERA, 1.322 WHIP, .241 BAA)
Pittsford Sutherland: Katie Sarr Jr. C; Gabby Lyons Sr. SS; Mandy Meyers Jr. OF; Caralynn Orlando So. OF; Brianna Nolan So. 1B; Emma Hollenbeck So. INF; Emma Huang 9th OF; Julia Devaney Jr. P.
Coaches: Shelly Collins (Eastridge), Mike Scialo (Pittsford Sutherland)
History 101: Eastridge is back in sectional final after falling to Pittsford Sutherland last year in the Class A championship 10-5. The Lancers last sectional title came in 1992 and are aiming for their first since then. Sutherland finds themselves in the championship for the third straight year after a victory over Eastridge last year and a 2-1 win against Honeoye Falls-Lima in 2024. The Knights are looking for their fourth title in the last six years and sixth since 2017.
What’s at stake: A spot in the Class AA Regional Qualifier against the champions of Class AA1, Penfield or Hilton.
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