There's some usual suspects, but plenty of new faces ready to take on starring roles in Section V boys soccer for 2026.
We're on a mission to find out: Who will be the small schools boys soccer player of the year presented by Turf Masters? Our readers now have a chance to chime in.
Below are 13 players who are competing in classes B, C and D. While a few are returning All-Greater Rochesterselections, others were standouts in their respective leagues around Section V. Voters can select which student-athlete they think will dominate on the pitch this fall.
The poll will remain open until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The winner will be announced the DandCSports Instagram page.
Brayden Arber, Bloomfield-Honeoye
Grade: Junior
Accomplishments: All-county (Finger Lakes), All-Greater Rochester
honorable mention
Connor Betrus, Naples
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: First team All-Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes-West Player of the Year
Cody Cardamone, Hornell
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Cody Carlson, Byron-Bergen/Elba
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (Genesee), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Jack Devito, Avon
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Elijah Doell, Mynderse
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: First team All-Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes-East Player of the Year
Alexander Fedorchuk, Wayland-Cohocton
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Riley Ferguson, Geneseo
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Aiden Howe, Keshequa
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Sean Lewis, East Rochester
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (Wayne), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Caleb Lyke, Bath-Haverling
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Gavyn Phillips, Livonia
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (LCAA), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
PJ Reeves, Pembroke
Grade: Senior
Accomplishments: All-county (Genesee), All-Greater Rochester honorable mention
Justin Ritzel is a sports reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on Section V athletics and high school trends.
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