Ryan Gineo, Author at ESPN Ithaca

Big Red Roundup: Cornell hosts Ivy Madness, ECACs

Monday, March 16 by Ryan Gineo

Cornell University was the place to be for the college basketball and hockey fanatics. Over at Newman Arena, Ivy Madness was held for the first time on East Hill. Right next door at Lynah Rink, a rivalry was renewed in the ECAC quarterfinals. Men’s basketball... Read More.

TC3 men’s basketball posts another successful season

Monday, March 16 by Ryan Gineo

The 2025-26 season for Tompkins Cortland Community College men’s basketball ushered in a new era. Following Tom Wilk’s departure to Keuka College after a prosperous four seasons leading the Panthers, his assistant coach (and 2009 graduate) Tariq Macklin took the reins this year and... Read More.

Tompkins Girls Hockey Association 14U heads to nationals

Monday, March 16 by Ryan Gineo

The next generation of local girls hockey players in the area has earned the chance to compete on the national stage. The Tompkins Girls Hockey Association (TGHA) 14U reached the finals of the New York State Championships and have qualified for the 2026 Chipotle-USA Hockey... Read More.

Newfield’s Maddie White wins state and federation titles

Monday, March 9 by Ryan Gineo

Over the past few years, Tompkins County has been a hotbed for producing state champion cross country and track athletes. From Ithaca’s Riley Hubisz, Joshua Kwakye-Minott and Noah Hilker to Lansing’s Trent Thibault this past fall, it’s been a fruitful... Read More.

Ithaca indoor track & field sends strong squad to states

Monday, March 9 by Ryan Gineo

Whether it’s the cross country, indoor track or outdoor track season, Ithaca High School is always well-represented at the state level. This indoor campaign was no exception, as Staten Island was once again home to a pack of Little Red athletes for a couple... Read More.

Local indoor track & field athletes gear up for states

Tuesday, March 3 by Ryan Gineo

The indoor track and field state championships are just around the corner. The state meet will once again take place on Staten Island at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex from March 6-7, and Tompkins County will once again be well-represented. One of the most dominant... Read More.

Tompkins County wrestlers impress at states

Tuesday, March 3 by Ryan Gineo

Tompkins County was well-represented in Albany from February 26-28 at the state wrestling championships. Six local wrestlers competed on the mat for the ultimate prize, two of whom came incredibly close to winning a state title. Bishop brings home silver Groton’s Carmen Bishop burst onto the... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Winning weekend at Lynah Rink

Monday, March 2 by Ryan Gineo

Cornell hockey hits jackpot at Lynah The late February/early March stretch in college sports is one of the busiest times of the year with spring sports starting up and winter sports winding down. That was especially the case inside Lynah Rink over the weekend as... Read More.

Lansing girls basketball wins first IAC division title since 2014

Monday, February 23 by Ryan Gineo

Over the last two seasons, the turnaround for Lansing girls basketball has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2023 and 2024, the Bobcats won just four games combined. Last year was a breakthrough campaign, going 8-12 and qualifying for sectionals for the first time... Read More.

Trumansburg boys basketball wins IACs, gears up for sectionals

Monday, February 23 by Ryan Gineo

Heading into the IAC Large School Championship on February 19, Trumansburg boys basketball faced a familiar opponent in Elmira-Notre Dame. The Blue Raiders had lost to the Crusaders twice during the regular season, including a heartbreaking double overtime loss in January. But on this fateful... Read More.