Ryan Gineo, Author at ESPN Ithaca

Cornell men’s lacrosse falls short of Ivy League repeat

Monday, May 4 by Ryan Gineo

For the second straight year, Cornell men’s lacrosse welcomed Princeton to Schoellkopf Field with the Ivy League tournament title on the line. Last year’s final went the way of the Big Red en route to its first national championship in 48 years. The rematch... Read More.

Ithaca High softball returns varsity team to diamond

Monday, May 4 by Ryan Gineo

Entering this spring, one of the largest schools in Section IV did not field a varsity softball team for the previous three years. That’s all changed this season at Ithaca High School as the program embarks on a rebuild. Guiding the Little Red in its... Read More.

Dryden boys lacrosse embraces growth mindset with young team

Monday, April 27 by Ryan Gineo

Two years ago, a new era in Dryden boys lacrosse began with Colton Oliver taking over the program. 2024 was a resounding success as the Lions qualified for sectionals for the first time since 2017. Last season saw a slight step back as they... Read More.

Lansing tennis eyes IAC four-peat with new-look lineup

Monday, April 27 by Ryan Gineo

Spring sports have consistently been a strong suit at Lansing, and that’s especially been the case for tennis over the past few years. The Bobcats have won the last three IAC championship titles. If they want to make it four in a row, they’ll... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: How well did the Giants/Jets/Bills draft?

Monday, April 27 by Ryan Gineo

Recapping the NFL draft April is widely considered to be the best month on the sports calendar, and there’s plenty of evidence to back up that claim. Starting things off? The men’s and women’s Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament. The middle of the... Read More.

Groton boys golf gets Section IV title defense underway

Monday, April 20 by Ryan Gineo

It was an unforgettable 2025 season for the Groton boys golf team. The Red Hawks captured the Section IV Class D championship for the first time since 2001 after beating out Elmira Notre Dame to the title by just one stroke. With most... Read More.

Dryden outdoor track & field starts new chapter

Monday, April 20 by Ryan Gineo

The retirement of Karen Weaver last year brought an end to a 35-year run with either her or Lee Stuttle leading the Dryden track and field programs. This winter saw Jason Webb take the reins of the indoor track teams. Now in the... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Troubles, trades, and transfers, oh my!

Monday, April 20 by Ryan Gineo

Mets miserable mid-April stretch You might recall in last week’s column that I urged both Yankees and Mets fans not to press the panic button after both teams went on five-game losing streak. After all, we’re still in the first month of the season and... Read More.

Groton baseball strives for success under new coach

Monday, April 13 by Ryan Gineo

Just two weeks before the Groton baseball team’s season opener, the Red Hawks were without a head coach. Jake Reitmeier had to step away from the program due to personal reasons. Someone needed to step up to take the reins, and a familiar name... Read More.

Lansing boys golf aims to repeat IAC, Section IV titles

Monday, April 13 by Ryan Gineo

Last year was nothing short of dominant for the Lansing boys golf team. Not only did the Bobcats go undefeated during the regular season, they also claimed both the IAC and Section IV Class C championships. With all but one golfer returning this year... Read More.