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Penfield Central School District Athletics

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Home of the Patriots. Built on Pride.

Athletics are an important part of the student experience in Penfield. Across more than 30 athletic offerings at the modified, junior varsity, and varsity levels, our student-athletes have opportunities to compete, connect, grow, and represent their schools and community with pride.

Success in Penfield Athletics is about more than the final score. Through competition, our student-athletes learn the value of preparation, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to something larger than themselves.

Whether you are a student-athlete preparing for your first modified season, a senior stepping onto the field for the final time, a family cheering from the stands, or a community member supporting the Patriots, we are proud to welcome you.

This is Penfield Athletics. This is Patriot Pride.


Winter Sports Registration is Now Open!

Varsity/Junior Varsity – Open Now

Modified – Opens Oct. 30

Register For Winter Sports

Please be aware that all tryout sessions and practices for varsity, JV, and modified teams are closed to parents and spectators. This applies to sessions held at the high school, middle school, and any off-campus facilities.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for the upcoming season.

 


Monday, November 2 – Girls Varsity Field Hockey Sectional Finals
Our girls varsity field hockey team will face Hilton at 5:30 p.m. at Irondequoit High School. Tickets are $7.75 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Tuesday, November 3 – Girls Swimming and Diving Sectionals: Swimming Preliminaries
Our girls swimming and diving team will begin sectional swimming competition at Webster Aquatic Center. The swimming preliminaries start at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $7.30 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Wednesday, November 4 – Girls Volleyball Sectional Semifinals
Our No. 2 seed girls volleyball team will host Rush-Henrietta at 5:30 p.m. in the West Gym at Penfield High School. Tickets are $7.75 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Friday, November 6 – Girls Swimming Class A Sectional Finals
The Class A swimming sectional finals will be held at Webster Aquatic Center, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $7.30 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Friday, November 6 – Boys Volleyball Sectional Semifinals
Our No. 1 seed boys volleyball team will host the winner of Victor versus Pittsford at 6:00 p.m. in the West Gym at Penfield High School. Tickets are $7.75 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Saturday, November 7 – Girls and Boys Cross-Country Sectionals
Our girls and boys cross-country teams will compete in sectionals at Letchworth State Park. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $11.30 and must be purchased online through the Section V Athletics/NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Saturday, November 7 – Girls Varsity Soccer: Heading to States – West Regional Finals
Our girls varsity soccer team is heading into the NYSPHSAA state tournament’s West Regional Finals! The team will face Section VI’s Lancaster at 1:30 p.m. at Williamsville East High School. Tickets are $8.35 and must be purchased online through the NYSPHSAA ticketing website.

Sunday, November 8 – Game Day Cheerleading State Championships
Our Section V champion game day cheerleading team will compete for a state title at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.


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Jeffrey Alger
JAlger@penfield.edu
Director of Athletics

John Schembri
JSchembri@penfield.edu
K-12 Department Chair for Physical Education, Health, and Athletics

Robert Young
ryoung@penfield.edu
Athletic Coordinator

Edward Porto
EPorto@penfield.edu
Athletic Coordinator

Swimming & Diving team member Rashaad Shaw with his Section V banner and patch.
The 2025-2026 Boys Basketball team with the Section V Championship banner.
The 2025-2026 Competitive Cheer team with the Section V Championship banner.

Penfield Central School District boasts more than 30 athletic offerings at the modified, junior varsity, and varsity levels. Penfield competes in Class AA for most varsity sports and is a member of Section V under the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

In the last year, Penfield teams have captured nearly a dozen Section V team and individual championship titles and two New York
State championship titles.

2025-2026 Seasons

Girls Lacrosse – Section V Champions, Monroe County League Champions

Boys Lacrosse – Section V Champions

Girls Track and Field – Section V Individual Champion (Teaghan Shores)

Softball – Section V Champions, Monroe County League Champions

Girls Flag Football – Section V Champions

Boys Basketball – State Champions, Section V Champions, Monroe County League Champions

Competitive Cheer – Section V Champions

Boys Swimming and Diving – Section V Individual Champion (Rishaan Shah)

Boys Volleyball – Section V Champions

Football – Section V Champions

2024-2025 Seasons

Boys Volleyball – State Champions and Section V Champions

Game Day Cheer – Section V Champions

Boys Wrestline – Section V Individual Champion and State Champion (Zane Kropman)

Boys Bowling – New York State Composite Bowling Team State Champion (Thomas Anken)

Boys Lacrosse – Section V Champions

Girls Lacrosse – State Champions and Section V Champions

Girls Flag Football – Section V Champions

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