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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.

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Groton girls wrestling off to strong start
Ithaca’s Alex Simpson breaks record at Bucknell
Cornell’s Veer Chotrani wins squash national title
Lansing girls soccer off to flying start
Trumansburg ‘06 alum Mike Meskill inducted into Keuka Hall of Fame
Ithaca College men’s soccer gives back to local youth 
IHS ‘98 alum Megan McKeown inducted into NYS Girls Soccer Hall of Fame
Newfield promotes new athletic director
Ithaca’s Miller signs 2-year deal with Knighthawks
Members from "Team Ithaca" and "Team World" pose together following the advanced bout of the Ithaca Roller Derby's "Ithaca vs. The World" doubleheader scrimmage on June 17 at The Shops at Ithaca Mall.
Ithaca Roller Derby continues to evolve
Ithaca's Tatyanna George on the court
Ithaca’s George commits to TC3 women’s hoops
Ellie McLennan
Trumansburg’s McLennan commits to D3 volleyball in RI
Lansing native Garrett Bell dazzled on the mound this season for the Ithaca College baseball team, helping the Bombers make a second straight Super Regional appearance.
Lansing’s Bell guides Ithaca College to super regionals
Groton football head coach Joe Manning holds his ESPN Ithaca Coach of the Year trophy during the 10th annual Night of Champions awards ceremony on June 11. Manning led the program to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the 8-man regional championship.
Groton’s Manning named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year
Ithaca High School's Julia Blakeslee carries the ball during the Section IV Class B Girls Lacrosse Championship against Horseheads on May 24 at Joe Moresco Stadium. The senior led the way with six goals en route to a 16-3 win, the Little Red's first sectional title since 2021.
Ithaca girls lacrosse reclaim Section IV title
double image of track star students
Dryden outdoor track repeats at IACs, sectionals
Lansing's Hailey Baughan
Lansing girls golf, Baughan win big at IACs
softball
Lansing wins first playoff game since 2014
Ithaca's Ainslie Reimer runs the ball during the Little Red's season opener against Horseheads on May 18. Reimer is part of an ever-growing team that continues to excel in its second year of existence.
Ithaca’s newest sport is growing in its second season
Dryden softball's Olivia Surine swings at a pitch during the IAC Large School Championship on May 11. The junior has been a reliable force behind the plate, helping the Lions with their first IAC divisional title since 1988.
Dryden softball wins first division title since 1988
Lansing's Bernardo Simoes is the top singles player for the Lansing tennis team. The Brazilian exchange student has helped the Bobcats clinch an undefeated regular season.
Lansing tennis dominates IAC regular season
Ithaca's Zach Cartmill has played an instrumental role in getting the boys lacrosse team off to a flying start. The Little Red won their first eight games of the season led by Cartmill in midfield.
Ithaca boys lacrosse soaring through Section IV
Dryden boys lacrosse assistant coach Don Davis (left) and volunteer coach Justin Williams (right) wear t-shirts made for the first annual "You Matter" game on April 18 to honor former assistant coach Matt Williams and spread mental health awareness.
Dryden hosts first annual “You Matter” game
tburg baseball at lansing
Trumansburg baseball off to strong start
various tennis photos
Ithaca boys aim to repeat STAC, Section IV titles
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Newfield team returns after one-year hiatus
Lansing's Hunter Baughan is one of the top returners for the boys golf team. The junior finished in second place individually in last year's Section IV Class C Championship to help the Bobcats win the title.
Lansing boys prepare to defend sectional title
Justin Yearwood mid shot
Ithaca’s Yearwood commits to SUNY Geneseo hoops
Lansing's Zack Sperger takes the mound in last season's Section IV Class C championship against Elmira-Notre Dame. Sperger will be a key returner to the Bobcats
Lansing baseball begins sectional title defense
Ithaca's Mia Little dribbles the ball against Corning
Ithaca’s Little commits to Niagara County hoops
Ithaca High's Crosby Woods takes part in the 1,600-meter run at the 607 Invitational on Jan. 4 at SUNY Cortland. Ithaca High track and field at SUNY Cortland.
Ithaca High track sends program-record nine to states
Trumansburg's Arlo Peake shoots the ball against Union Springs on Jan. 10.
Strong JV season shows promise for T-burg hoops
three Ithaca High wrestlers in front of a Cornell wrestling sign
Ithaca High wrestling has bright future
Ithaca boys hoops wins first STAC title since 2017
Kyle with a microphone during his radio announcing
Dryden’s Engel inducted into Daemen Hall of Fame
Trumansburg boys indoor track wins sectionals
Lansing, Newfield boys win IAC divisional titles
Ithaca Unified Bowling begins fourth season
Groton boys hoops battling strong with new coach
Section IV Classic returns to Cornell
Groton wrestling finding success under new coach
Trumansburg boys hoops impressing with young core
Ithaca High boys swimming continues to rebuild
Newfield girls improving in Steinorth’s second stint
Ithaca’s Holmes commits to Hamilton basketball
Ithaca College football’s 2022 season in review
Lansing boys swimming hopes to end season on a dominant note
Dryden indoor track and field off to a strong start
Ithaca’s Decatur to row at DI UMass-Amherst
Lansing boys basketball finds early-season success
Ithaca’s Grange commits to D1 volleyball
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Dryden boys look to build off IAC divisional title
Lansing Hall of Fame 2022 class inducted
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Newfield basketball prepares to defend state title
Unbeaten Groton moving on to 8-man regional final
Lansing girls soccer duo commit to Johnson & Wales
Ithaca’s Pattington earns all-conference at Vassar
Lansing volleyball wins sectionals, regionals
Lions ride hot streak to independent league final
Trumansburg girls make strong run in sectionals
Ithaca Unified soccer wraps up inaugural season
Dryden girls swimming continues turnaround season
Ithaca volleyball closes out perfect regular season
Lansing’s Miller-LaBar thriving with Morrisville
Taylor brothers share strong bond
Ithaca’s Grange breaks multiple Alfred records
Ithaca’s Griffin helps Red Dragons start strong
Lansing Bobcats continue to thrive under new coach
Dake wins fourth straight world title
Dryden girls bounce back after slow start
Trumansburg poised for promising soccer seasons
Ithaca girls aim for STAC title repeat with new coach
Groton girls soccer off to strong start under new coach
Lansing returns to 11-man football after 5 years
Lansing, Ithaca inventors create reusable golf tee
Local leagues showcased ‘America’s pastime’
Former Bombers coach talks title teams in 1980s
Lansing’s Ryan Fish to kick in college
Looking back at 100 years of Hoy Field
IHS alum Thomas shares international journey
Dryden’s Weik to join nationally ranked Cortland
Ithaca’s Plue makes late college switch
Dryden’s Phillips ready for college debut
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Dryden trio staying together at Tompkins Cortland
Dengler reflects on successful junior year
Lansing’s Undefeated Season: 10 Years later
Groton’s Henry wins at Special Olympics
Night of Champions features many local winners
Nembhard named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year
History Center brings vintage base ball to county
Ithaca’s Baker named All-American again
Newfield duo prepares for Special Olympics NY
Kyle Dake earns spot on national team
T-burg’s Isabel Morse wins state championship
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Ithaca wins Unified basketball title
Dryden junior Kahlen Cornell named IAC MVP
Lansing wins Section IV Championship
Dryden wins second straight Section IV Championship
Ithaca’s Dengler soaring up leaderboard
Dryden Games return after multi-year hiatus
IHS junior Ruth prepares for D1 Niagara
Ithaca’s Riccio thriving in return to tennis
Sebastian Cole striving for IAC repeat
Perkins seeking titles as sophomore
Moran’s impact felt throughout community
Ryan Sposito shines in return to Ithaca
IHS girls continuing tradition of success
Ithaca debuts girls flag football team
Lansing baseball seeking redemption
Dryden’s Boothroyd throws no-hitter
Trumansburg High School hoping for repeat
Ithaca’s Lasda flourishing at Ohio State
Lansing softball building on historic season
Newfield basketball wins first-ever state title
Cornell’s Diakomihalis wins third NCAA title
Lansing’s Matheny wins 2nd national title
Dryden’s DePaull finishes top 5 at States
Newfield High School boys win Section IV title
Ithaca’s Lovette breaks NCAA record
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Dryden’s Amy Gardner receives multiple awards
Ithaca’s Hamilton directs Daytona 500
Ithaca College names Toerper new head coach
Dryden Sam LaMorte
Dryden’s Sam LaMorte places 2nd at first girls sectional
Lansing boys swimming wins IAC Championship
Newfield to play Candor in IAC tiebreaker
Emmick, Mitchell win qualifier tournaments
Tornusciolo continues vaulting success
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Lansing boys heating up near postseason
Dryden’s Josh ‘Smiley’ Rowland wins title
Dryden’s Nate Hollenbeck wins MMA debut
Groton’s Neff wins first tournament
T-burg’s Wright sets SJF freshman record
Dryden’s Davis making big strides
Groton High School girls stringing wins together
IHS alum Kasel makes pro debut
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Ithaca’s Georgia Haverlock making DII impact
T-burg’s Morse soaring by competition
Ithaca High swimmers perform without home pool
Newfield continues basketball success
Ithaca High School girls building bright future
Lansing’s Georgia off to dominant start
Dryden begins season with new coach
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Tburg’s Grunder begins second Cortland season
Eells named E8 Rookie of the Year
Lansing’s Sperger to play DI baseball
Ithaca High School boys ready for full season
T-Burg’s Brennan to play two college sports
Groton basketball improving after strong season
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
IHS alum Eells begins final Alfred season
Dryden basketball bringing back entire team
Lansing volleyball wins Sec. IV Championship
T-burg boys cross-country wins sectionals
Lansing XC sweeps IAC Championships
Two Lansing swimmers win IAC Championships
Lansing football racking up shutouts
Groton’s Neff flourishing in final season
Groton dominant in debut 8-man season
Ithaca High doubles team wins sectionals
Lansing volleyball reaching potential
Ithaca Bombers football among nation’s best
Ithaca’s Shaw seeks undefeated season
Newfield’s rise in boys soccer continues
T-burg’s Schechter embracing cross-country
Lansing thriving with growing program
Bennett is back to coach Dryden girls
Trumansburg boys continue producing talent
Groton switches to eight-man football
Lansing boys leaning on experienced roster
Trumansburg football trio enters final year
IHS senior girls ready to continue success
Ithaca High’s new turf field sees action
Newfield prepares for season under new coach
Ithaca’s Payne named All-American
Lansing’s Bell closes out NYCBL Championship
Brief: Lansing holds Kyle Dake parade
Dake earns bronze at Tokyo Olympics
Racker Rivals returns to the ice at Cornell
Brief: Adam Heck Annual Soccer Camp concludes 25th year
Lansing’s Sperger plays in Future Games
Trojan Elite brings flag football to Newfield
IHS teammates named All-Americans
Lansing boys, girls finished nationally ranked
Dryden’s Phillips named All-American
Dake discusses mindset ahead of Olympics
Moravec twins to play for St. John Fisher
Recent Cornell grad completes first-ever ‘Ultra Ergathlon’
Humble named Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Voorhees named Boys Coach of the Year
Ithaca’s Winkler Olympic-bound for hammer throw
Ithaca’s Bernstein named Team USA head coach for Maccabiah
Dryden softball trio commits to TC3
New Cornell wrestling coach Grey talks transition, Dake
T-burg baseball wins long-awaited Section IV crown
IHS girls lacrosse wins Section IV title again
Ithaca High alum Miller sets records
Lansing’s Somchanhmavong wins two at IACs
Mikula takes 2nd in pole vault at Championships
Lansing’s Matheny wins national title
IHS tennis leading Section IV under new coach
T-burg twins among top Section IV vaulters
Ithaca’s Plue having breakout junior year
Lansing Softball
Lansing softball an unexpected power
Trumansburg Baseball
Trumansburg baseball experiencing breakout year
Ithaca seeking Section IV three-peat
Dryden boys lacrosse developing young roster
Lansing-based Central Outlaws 12U wins states
Ithaca’s Sauer succeeds at sectional meet
Lansing’s Kadlecik continues pool dominance
Ithaca’s Payne breaks Section IV record
Lansing’s Vincent reflects on football season
Ithaca College women’s lax among nation’s best
Lansing’s Kyle Dake makes U.S. Olympic wrestling team
Dryden’s Phillips reaches 100 goals
Lansing volleyball hitting stride
RaNic building golf culture in Ithaca
Ithaca College softball running through opponents
Newfield football dominating out of the gate
Delayed high school fall sports season underway
Dryden’s Brotherton to play for Cornell
Dryden’s Hicks impresses in TC3 debut
Ithaca baseball prepares for season opener
Kelly Moravec reaches 1,000 points
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Groton’s Manning hits 1,000-point milestone
Wright twins finish indoor track career
Lansing places third at Section IV Championships
Groton basketball off to solid start this season
Dryden boys basketball gets fresh start
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Groton improving under new coach
Ithaca football returns to practice
Ithaca company wins NFL competition
T-burg track competing in Section V
County ready for high-risk sports return
TC3 details outdoor sports commitments
IAC planning high-risk sports return
Dryden’s Lee talks virtual swim meets
Advocacy grows for high-risk sports
Dryden building strong swim program
Lansing returns to pool with young team
Groton bowling adjusting to new guidelines
Ithaca High alpine skiing returns to slopes
IHS swimming back under new coach
Looking back on 2020 in local sports
IC alum recaps broadcasting in pandemic
Ithaca boys hockey staying busy
Lansing faces uncertainty as season approaches
Tompkins Cortland cancels indoor sports
Ithaca debuts Little Red Readers program
Newfield begins practices amid uncertainty
Lansing preparing for return to play
IHS Basketball holding indoor practices
Cornell’s Schafer reacts to Ivy League cancellation
Lansing soccer staying active
Dryden resident pens book on rise of NBA
Cornell wrestling stays motivated despite lost season
IC competition still possible in winter
Section IV postpones indoor track indefinitely
Groton Boys Basketball Kalib Manning
Experienced players guiding Lansing basketball
Lansing leans on experience during delay
Trumansburg cross-country keeping it positive
Ithaca High represented at Under Armour Games
Dryden fall baseball a success
Cornell’s Arujau wins at US Senior Nationals
Ithaca High finding new rhythm
Lansing seeks 3-peat in delayed season
Cornell men’s hockey adjusts to pandemic
Newfield building on best season
Lansing girls soccer prepared for strong future
TC3 cross-country going strong
Cornell wrestling’s Dean returns to competition
Cornell’s Green signs with Stanley Cup finalist
Ithaca AD reacts to fall postponement saga
IHS named Unified Champion School by Special Olympics
IAC postpones all fall sports
Newfield’s trapshooting phenom
T-burg volleyball reacts to high-risk designation
T-burg readies for uncertain football season
IC’s Dulfer adapts to coaching remotely
Terry Bloom Stone Bend Farm Newfield
Newfield town park reopens for fall season
Ithaca’s Gobrecht recalls PLL bubble
Low-risk sports to return Sept. 21
TC3 postpones fall sports to spring, provides hope 
BC Waza holds fall soccer program
Travel softball coming to Ithaca
Dryden High School installs new turf field
Kyle Dake tests himself against the best
Cornell’s Barron signs with New York Rangers
Liberty League joins local conferences, suspends fall sports
Ithaca’s Baker named to WPLL Futures
Fall season tentatively delayed to Sept. 21
Local athletes compete at baseball showcase
Dryden’s Bennett begins pro career in Iceland
IC’s Eldridge details challenges of coaching in pandemic
Ithaca eighth-grader wins sectionals
Trumansburg Blue Raiders buying into process
Groton wrestling looks to repeat season
Groton soccer stars reflect on career
The sisterhood of Ithaca soccer
Lutes’ journey to Ithaca College athletics career
Trumansburg, Groton, Newfield grads talk next step
David Valesente to lead IC Bombers
TC3 grad named to All-Academic team
IHS ‘Bash Brothers’: friends, teammates
National championships return home with local dancers
Girls’ track & field programs shine at state meet
What caught my eye: It’s the summer of soccer and it’s time to kick it off!
Ithaca High toppled in extra innings thriller
What Caught My Eye: Forward to Flushing and baseball battlefield
Reflection on perfection
Ithaca Boy’s Tennis cruises to Section IV title
Postseason looms for IAC baseball teams
What Caught My Eye: Bronx Bruises and Tiger on top
Early action a sign of future success for Dryden Baseball
What caught my eye: Goodbyes and hellos
What caught my eye: Hoops and hockey heartbreak
Editorial: What’s in the name?
A look ahead at IAC Baseball
What caught my eye: States, LAX, and a much-needed rest
What Caught My Eye: Playoff parties and spring swings!
Bobcats and Senacas battle in thriller
Big Red victorious in Ivy League weekend
Groton Boys Basketball looking for a fresh start in 2019
2019 slate offers tough challenges for Big Red wrestling
A look inside T-Burg Boys Basketball with Head Coach Paul Pennock
Newfield’s red-hot start sets the bar
8th graders make big splash on Dryden varsity roster
Bobcats give back off the field
Bobcats primed to defend title with postseason run
Eight-player football in Newfield
Sound Bites: Interview with Trumansburg Soccer Player Conor Baird