Mom and Daughter Coaches Face Off

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

In a thrilling twist of fate, mother and daughter Jennifer Haggerty and Madeline Fichera stepped onto opposing sidelines for the first time this season, both leading their teams to state championship games. Jennifer’s Victor captured its third straight title, while Madeline’s Penfield made history with its first-ever state finals appearance. Though they once coached together at the JV level, their rivalry now thrives in the heat of competition — and mutual respect. Madeline learned from her mom’s flexible coaching philosophy, while Jennifer watched her daughter’s debut game with bittersweet…