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Dryden’s Kahlen Cornell finds home at Ithaca College softball

Monday, April 6 by Ryan Gineo

Last season was a special one for the Ithaca College softball team. The Bombers captured its first Liberty League title since 2019 and made it all the way to the regional championship in the NCAA Division III Tournament. While most of the roster returns... Read More.

Ithaca’s Julia Blakeslee stars for Le Moyne women’s lacrosse

Monday, April 6 by Ryan Gineo

As the high school lacrosse season is in its infancy, college lacrosse has already surpassed its halfway point. Countless Ithaca High School alumni have found plenty of success this year, but one in particular has been a key part of one of the biggest... Read More.

Ithaca girls flag football aims for improved campaign

Monday, March 30 by Ryan Gineo

The past two years for the Ithaca High School girls flag football team have been filled with challenges. The Little Red went 3-8-1 in 2024 and was followed up by a 2-13 campaign last season. Both seasons featured different coaches, but a familiar face... Read More.

Lansing baseball gears up for play under new head coach

Monday, March 23 by Ryan Gineo

It’s always a special time in Lansing whenever baseball season rolls around. The Bobcats prowl onto the diamond every year in search of glory in the IAC, Section IV, and beyond. Those great expectations have stayed the course entering this year under a new... Read More.

Local athletes compete at states for swimming, bowling

Monday, March 23 by Ryan Gineo

The winter season has officially come to a close. There were quite a few athletes who competed at the state-wide level, namely for indoor track and field and highlighted by state and federations titles from Newfield’s Maddie White in the racewalk. But there... 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.

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.