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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.

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.

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.

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.