Trumansburg girls basketball gets off to winning start
Trumansburg girls basketball starts the season 2-0 as the Blue Raiders look to return to sectionals under a new coach.
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Dryden boys basketball begins IAC, sectional title defense
Dryden boys basketball opens the season defending its IAC and Section IV titles with a young roster and new leadership roles.
Ithaca High girls basketball aims to bounce back
Ithaca High girls basketball looks to rebound under new coach Tim Wood, blending a veteran squad with newcomers for the 2025-26 season.
Newfield boys basketball gears up for season under new coach
The Newfield boys basketball team, led by first-year coach Andrew Mendel, gears up for the 2025-26 season with returning stars and a larger roster.
T-burg’s Lauren Millspaugh stars for SUNY Cortland volleyball
Cortland Volleyball Star Lauren Millspaugh builds on her T-burg roots, earning SUNYAC Tournament MVP and helping the Red Dragons claim another conference title.
Ithaca High boys basketball aims to shine under new coaches
Ithaca Boys Basketball enters a new era as Rahmel Mack leads a young roster with a revamped coaching staff aiming to bring the Little Red back to success.
Ithaca High cross country enjoys stellar season
Ithaca cross country capped a stellar season as the girls won STAC and sectionals and both teams delivered strong postseason finishes across New York.
Lansing volleyball reclaims sectional, regional titles
Lansing volleyball reclaimed sectional and regional titles as senior leaders powered the Bobcats through a strong postseason and return to the state final four.
Trumansburg football wraps up strong return to 11-man
Trumansburg football’s return to 11-man ends with a 7-4 season and a trip to the Section IV Class D final under coach Chad Doolittle.
Trent Thibault wins state XC title, Tsadia Bercuvitz runner-up
Trent Thibault wins the Class C state title as Tsadia Bercuvitz and Ross Bush earn top finishes at the NY cross-country championships.
Dryden football concludes first-ever 8-man season
Dryden football finishes first-ever 8-man season, making the postseason with strong leadership from Melo and Jay Miles.
Lansing cross country shines in postseason
Lansing cross country excels with top finishes in IAC and Section IV, highlighted by leaders Trent Thibault and Evelyn Jackson.
Ithaca High girls tennis wins sectionals, sends 4 to states
Ithaca High girls tennis team wins Section IV Class A title, sending four athletes to compete in the state championships.
Groton, Ithaca girls soccer win sectionals; Ithaca boys runner-up
Groton and Ithaca girls soccer teams win Section IV championships; Ithaca boys finish runner-up in Class AAA finals.
Ithaca High girls swimming surges into sectionals
Ithaca High girls swimming enters Section IV championships with a 6-2 record, led by Coach Jon Singer and standout swimmers.
Newfield volleyball shines with young roster
Newfield volleyball finishes 10-2 with junior Paige Bassi and sophomore Kate Chaffee leading a talented young roster under Coach Ashley King.
Ithaca girls, Trumansburg boys soccer win league titles
Ithaca girls and Trumansburg boys soccer teams captured league titles and head into sectionals with momentum.
Newfield girls soccer enjoys successful regular season
The Newfield girls soccer team capped a strong season with a 7-4-2 record and another trip to sectionals.
Groton boys cross country finds its stride
Groton boys cross country team shines with Ross Bush leading the Red Hawks to an impressive start and a runner-up finish in the IAC Small School Division.
Ithaca High volleyball rolling through regular season
Ithaca High volleyball is dominating the regular season with an 8-1 record and strong performances from key players like Amiya Patterson.
Alecia Nicholas joins Binghamton women’s lacrosse staff
Alecia Nicholas, two-time national champion from UNC, joins Binghamton women’s lacrosse as assistant coach, bringing championship experience and leadership to the team.
Lansing boys soccer surges through regular season
Lansing boys soccer has won nine straight games, with strong defense and leadership from senior captain Nathaniel Ronsvalle propelling the team toward the playoffs.
Groton boys soccer showcases tremendous improvement
Groton boys soccer team posts four wins this season, showing marked improvement under coach Mike Holl and energized team leadership.
Trumansburg cross country racing through competition
Trumansburg cross country girls and boys teams kick off 2025 season with multiple wins, fueled by veteran leadership and emerging talent.
Groton girls soccer sets sights on special season
Groton girls soccer starts strong with a 6-1-1 record, eyeing a repeat IAC title and a deep postseason run this season.
Lansing volleyball gets off to flying start
Lansing volleyball wins its first seven matches, excelling in tournaments against bigger schools and showcasing strong team chemistry.
Dryden’s Taylor Bennett inducted into NYS Girls Soccer Hall of Fame
Taylor Bennett earns NYS Girls Soccer Hall of Fame honors, celebrating her record-setting career and impact on Dryden soccer.
Trumansburg boys soccer starts strong, Hodge reaches 200 wins
Trumansburg boys soccer kicks off with five straight wins as Coach Jason Hodge celebrates 200 career victories.
Newfield football carries experience into 2025 season
Newfield football enters the 2025 season with a deeper, senior-led roster aiming to turn past struggles into a stronger campaign.
Ithaca girls soccer gets sectional title defense underway
Ithaca girls soccer kicks off its sectional title defense with a senior-led squad aiming for another deep postseason run.
Ithaca High football aims to improve under new head coach
Ithaca High football enters 2025 under new coach Johnnie Akins, aiming to bounce back with discipline, leadership, and new playmakers.
Dryden, Lansing gear up for 8-man football
Dryden Lansing football programs shift to 8-man play with new head coaches, top players, and a rivalry clash set for October 31.
Ithaca Warriors football wins first title since 2018
The Ithaca Warriors football team captured the NFA AA championship, their first title since 2018, after a dramatic playoff run.
Groton, Trumansburg get set for return to 11-man football
Groton and Trumansburg football return to 11-man play in Class D after years in 8-man. Both teams eye strong seasons with star players.
Ithaca High appoints new athletic director, assistant AD
Ithaca High School welcomes Kari Burke as athletic director and Shane Taylor as assistant athletic director.
Dryden’s Marisa Runyon joins Cornell softball coaching staff
Dryden native Marisa Runyon returns home as Cornell University softball assistant coach, bringing NCAA playing experience.
Jocelin Wright joins Colgate women’s basketball coaching staff
Wright is coming off a four-year stint at Tompkins Cortland Community College, where she was the Panthers' head coach for the past two seasons.
Bill Bryant inducted into NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame
Bill Bryant NYSPHSAA Hall induction honors 50 years in athletics. Celebrate his legacy!
Ithaca College’s Derek Slywka excels in Canadian football
Derek Slywka football star excels with Toronto Argonauts in CFL 2025, with highlight-reel plays. Read more!
Dryden-Lansing basketball rivals to team up at Canton
Dryden-Lansing basketball rivals Murphy and Sidle team up at SUNY Canton in 2025.
Lansing’s Connor Lajza to join Ithaca College swimming
Connor Lajza joins Ithaca College Swimming team in 2025, bringing record-breaking talent. Read more!
Ithaca’s Immortal Wolfpack wins AAU world title
Ithaca Wolfpack AAU wins 2025 U15 World Championship in Orlando! Read about their dominant season.
Groton students savor Sport Management Career Academy
Groton Sport Management Academy inspires students with sports careers.
Lansing roller derby skater wins junior national title
Lansing's Maya Montfort-Balfour wins JRDA title with Philly Roller Derby Junior All-Stars.
Groton’s Carmelo Riley-Israel to play football at Hilbert
Carmelo Riley-Israel's Hilbert journey begins in 2025. Learn how Groton’s football star joins the Hawks’ young program.
Trumansburg’s Nico Potenza recounts golfing in Spain
Nico Potenza shapes his skills in Spain. Discover how Trumansburg’s golfer thrived at UGP Malaga in 2025.
Groton’s Leontine Evans to continue wrestling at Alvernia
Leontine Evans Alvernia journey begins as Groton’s wrestling pioneer. Explore her 30-9 season and college plans
Ithaca’s Ella Thomforde takes All-American talents to Stanford
Ella Thomforde Stanford journey begins as All-American lacrosse star. Discover her 300-point career and NCAA goals!
Ithaca High sends many student-athletes off to college ranks
Ithaca Student-Athletes shine as 18 head to college. Discover their achievements in lacrosse, track, and more!
Trumansburg celebrates upcoming college student-athletes
Trumansburg Student-Athletes honored as seven head to college. Explore their success in baseball, football, and track!
Dryden’s Zack LeViere named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year
Coach of the Year Zack LeViere led Dryden to its first Section IV title. Celebrate his ESPN Ithaca award and historic season!
Local athletes, coaches honored at 12th annual Night of Champions
Night of Champions 2025 celebrated Tompkins County athletes and coaches at Ithaca High. Discover the award winners and their stories!
Dryden outdoor track and field excels in postseason
Dryden’s track team excels with girls’ IAC runner-up finish & state appearances by Reagan Burnham & Paul Busby, coached by retiring Karen Weaver.
Ithaca’s Noah Hilker wins state steeplechase title
Ithaca’s Noah Hilker wins Class A state 3,000m steeplechase title on June 14 with a record-breaking 9:15.78, celebrated with a hometown escort.
Lansing girls golf repeats as IAC, Section IV champions
Lansing girls golf team secures 5th straight IAC & 2nd consecutive Section IV titles, led by Hailey Baughan, heading to states.
Ithaca girls lacrosse wins first-ever regional championship
Ithaca Girls Lacrosse secures first-ever regional championship, defeating Valley Central 15-4 on June 7, advancing to NYS semifinals at SUNY Cortland.
Local outdoor track & field athletes star at IACs, sectionals
Tompkins County track & field athletes win multiple titles at IACs & Sectionals.
Groton boys golf wins first Section IV title since 2001
Groton Boys Golf wins first Section IV title since 2001 at SUNY Delhi.
Groton’s Elisa Allen enjoys historic year for BU softball
Elisa Allen Softball star sets BU records with 26 home runs, leads team to title.
CHAMPS! Cornell men’s lacrosse wins national title
Cornell men's lacrosse wins the national championship for the first time since 1977.
Ithaca High Unified sports continue to thrive
Ithaca Unified Sports earn National Banner, grow teams & host Special Olympics NY.
Ithaca High baseball ends six-year playoff drought
Ithaca High baseball ends a six-year playoff drought, qualifying for sectionals with strong senior leadership, per Tompkins Weekly.
Lansing baseball gears up for sectionals
Lansing baseball, led by seniors like Jaxson Mayo, aims for Section IV Class B title with a strong 12-5 record, per Tompkins Weekly.
Cornell men’s lacrosse returns to Final Four
Cornell men’s lacrosse is just two wins away from its first national championship in nearly five decades.
Ithaca College women’s lacrosse, softball claim conference crowns
Ithaca College’s women’s lacrosse and softball teams, led by stars Kaitlyn Russell and Cate Murray, clinched Liberty League titles on May 4, 2025, continuing a year of championship success across multiple sports.
Tom Ford concludes Cornell baseball coaching career
Tom Ford, after 35 years coaching Cornell baseball, retired on May 4, 2025, leaving a legacy honored by the Tom Ford “#14 Legacy” Program, which awards a player his jersey number for embodying dedication and toughness.
Lansing boys golf starts strong with young team
The youthful Lansing boys golf team, led by stars Will Stallone and Nicco Binns, remains undefeated with five wins as of May 4, 2025, aiming to defend their IAC title.
