Balisciano’s championship performance tops Section V Best

Lena Balisciano led the York girls volleyball team to its first ever state championship win.

The senior setter helped York sweep the Class D final in straight sets, as she tallied 30 assists, 15 digs, four aces and three kills.

Her performance helped her team make history and helped her earn the top spot on this week’s Section V Best.

Also featured in this week’s top five are Messiah Hampton of Monroe, the Pittsford swim team, Maddie Siphakongviseth of Schroeder and Elijah Johnson of Penfield.

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