One squad looks to win its first sectional championship since 1994 after reaching the finals three years in a row. Another seeks revenge after being defeated in the quarterfinals last year. Monroe County foes will clash when Pittsford Sutherland takes on Honeoye Falls-Lima in the Class A final. Here’s the breakdown:
No. 1 seed PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS
(14-1-3 / Monroe County Division IV)
vs.
No. 3 seed HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA COUGARS
(9-6-2 / Monroe County Division IV)
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland (No. 5 NYSSWA) received a first-round bye to start its playoff run. The Knights met Our Lady of Mercy in the quarterfinals, shutting them out 6-0. Pittsford Sutherland advanced past the semis by beating No. 3 Batavia to reach the final. Honeoye Falls-Lima began its race to the final by defeating Bishop Kearney/Chesterton/HAC 6-0 in the quarterfinals. The Cougars then took down No. 2 Wayne 1-0 in the semis to advance to the championship.
Total goals scored: Pittsford Sutherland (48), Honeoye Falls-Lima (28)
Total goals allowed: Pittsford Sutherland (9), Honeoye Falls-Lima (16)
Trends: Pittsford Sutherland heads into the championship winning six out of its last seven matchups, outscoring opponents 25-5 with three straight shutouts. The Knights started 2026 with a five-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 11-4. Pittsford Sutherland has notched 11 shutouts on the season and held its opponents to two goals or less 15 times. The Knights have scored three or more goals on nine different occasions. Honeoye Falls-Lima enters the final with eight wins in 10 games (8-1-1), outscoring opponents 19-5 in that span. The Cougars held a four-game win streak between October 2nd and 12th, holding opponents to one goal or less. Honeoye Falls-Lima has shut out opponents six times this season, and held them to two goals or less on 14 occasions.
Regular season meetings: Pittsford Sutherland shut out Honeoye Falls-Lima in both games of the season series. The Knights bested the Cougars 2-0 on the road, and notched 3-0 back home against Honeoye Falls-Lima.
Players to watch for Pittsford Sutherland: Lizzie Riley Sr. CM (22 G, 4 A, Monroe County Division IV player of the year); Sarah Fields So. F (7 G, 9 A); Lucy Bush Sr. CM (7 A); Lilian Zemans Sr. CB (1 G, 2 A); Cate Kissell Fr. CB (5 A); Evelyn Kuhe Sr. OB (2 A); Olivia Shaw So. OB (2 A); Claire Kissell Fr. GK (65 saves)
Players to watch for Honeoye Falls-Lima: Brooklyn Masters Sr. F (11 G, 1 A); Lauren Burke Jr. M (3 G, 3 A); Harper Jacob Jr. M (4 G, 3 A); Megan Merrill So. M (3 G); Vivian Marshall So. D (3 A); Evelyn Odell Sr. D (1 G); Alexa Hoffman Sr. D
Coaches: Adam Palumbo (Pittsford Sutherland), Paige Pelkey (Honeoye Falls-Lima)
History 101: Pittsford Sutherland is back in the finals for the third year in a row. In that span, the Knights have fallen in the Class A final to Aquinas (2023, 2025) and cross-town rival Pittsford Mendon (2024). The Knights bid to add their eighth sectional title in program history, with the last coming in 1994. Honeoye Falls-Lima not only seeks revenge for its 2025 2-1 semifinal loss against Pittsford Sutherland, but also a 2022, 1-0 first round defeat. The Cougars won their last championship in 2013, defeating Pittsford Mendon 1-0 in double overtime. Honeoye Falls-Lima seeks to add its third sectional championship in program history.
What’s at stake: A spot in the NYS Class A Far West Regional against the Section VI champion, either Lewiston-Porter or Starpoint.
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st, at 12:00 p.m. in Webster.
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