Ryan Gineo, Author at ESPN Ithaca

Groton boys basketball aims for late-season upswing

Monday, February 2 by Ryan Gineo

Over the last three seasons, the Groton boys basketball team has come incredibly close to qualifying for the Section IV tournament only to fall one or two wins shy of making the big dance. With just a few games remaining, the Red Hawks yearn... Read More.

Ithaca girls hockey makes great strides with young core

Monday, February 2 by Ryan Gineo

It’s the third season back for Ithaca High School girls hockey after its one-year hiatus during the 2022-23 school year, and the program is in great health. The Little Red boasts a large squad of 24 student-athletes, the most they’ve had since the 2019-20... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: A New Era In Buffalo

Monday, February 2 by Ryan Gineo

Hello and welcome to the first edition of Ryan's Monday Musings! This is a weekly column on Monday mornings where I talk about what caught my eye from the previous week's action in professional, college, and high school sports. Bills Boost Brady to Head Coach This year... Read More.

Groton girls basketball savors mid-season surge

Monday, January 26 by Ryan Gineo

With only a few weeks left in the Section IV basketball regular season, many teams have already punched their tickets to the postseason. Groton girls basketball made sure that their one-year absence from the sectionals would not be prolonged. After a 4-13 campaign last year,... Read More.

Ithaca boys wrestling boasts many standout performers

Monday, January 26 by Ryan Gineo

Believe it or not, the postseason is already here for high school boys wrestling. The IAC and STAC Championships took place on January 24, though there are still a few more meets in the regular season. For the largest school in the county, there... Read More.

Lansing boys basketball off to another stellar start

Friday, January 16 by Ryan Gineo

As the midway point in the Section IV basketball season approaches, things are beginning to shape up in regard to who the top contenders are in the IAC. Lansing boys basketball has historically been among that crowd, and that remains the case this year... Read More.

Ithaca boys hockey’s senior-laden squad starts strong

Friday, January 16 by Ryan Gineo

For the last two years, the Ithaca High School boys hockey team has savored the sweet taste of postseason glory. The Little Red won the first two editions of the Section IV championship against Broome County, blanking the Bulls 5-0 in 2024 and... Read More.

Dryden indoor track & field begins new era

Monday, January 12 by Ryan Gineo

For the last 35 years, the Dryden indoor track and field team has been spearheaded by the Stuttle siblings. Lee Stuttle took over the program in 1990 and led the way up until his retirement in 2020. Then his longtime assistant coach and sister... Read More.

Ithaca’s Kyaija Stewart enjoying time playing D1 basketball

Monday, January 12 by Ryan Gineo

Playing at the Division I level is a dream that’s shared amongst virtually every young basketball player, no matter what part of the country they hail from. In Ithaca, Kyaija Stewart was once one of those aspiring hoopers. In a journey that’s taken her... Read More.

Ithaca soccer players take part in Corning community fundraiser

Monday, January 12 by Ryan Gineo

Ithaca and Corning have shared a strong rivalry over the years, especially on the soccer pitch. But last month, the two adversaries put their differences aside for a greater cause. On December 27, multiple Little Red alumni took part in the fourth annual Lurie Cup,... Read More.