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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.

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.

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.

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.

Ithaca girls wrestling enjoys first-ever season

Monday, February 9 by Ryan Gineo

It’s no secret that girls and women's wrestling have seen an incredible surge throughout the country. A decade ago, there were only 11,000 female wrestlers nationwide. Nowadays, that number has eclipsed 74,000. Ithaca High School is the latest school to add to the sport’s... Read More.

Ithaca High athletics inducts first Hall of Fame class since 2018

Monday, February 9 by Ryan Gineo

On February 7, the Ithaca City School District Athletics Department held an induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame. It’s the first class to be inducted since 2018. Going in alphabetical order by last name, Christopher Affolter (Class of 1989) was a... 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.