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Trumansburg football aims to maintain standard of excellence

Monday, August 31 by Ryan Gineo

The first two years of the Chad Doolittle era for Trumansburg football have been a resounding success. In 2024, the Blue Raiders won their first-ever Section IV title after beating Moravia in the 8-man championship. The following season in 11-man football, they made... Read More.

Dryden football gets set for more 8-man action

Monday, August 31 by Ryan Gineo

The 2025 season for Dryden football was one full of change. Not only did the Lions have a new head coach in former defensive coordinator Chris Nightingale, it was also their first-ever season of 8-man football. As the Lions gear up for a second... Read More.

Ithaca High football gears up for gridiron action

Monday, August 24 by Ryan Gineo

Football is fresh in the air throughout Ithaca. As Cornell University and Ithaca College saw their teams return to the gridiron for camp earlier this month, Ithaca High School did the same on August 17. The Little Red is hard at work with its... Read More.

Groton football prepares for promising season

Monday, August 24 by Ryan Gineo

Last season saw Groton’s grand return to 11-man football for the first time since the COVID-altered spring 2021 season. The Red Hawks enjoyed a solid campaign with a 5-4 record but missed out on a postseason berth. With the Class D playoffs expanding and... Read More.

Newfield track and field duo teams up at Ithaca College

Monday, August 17 by Ryan Gineo

Ever since elementary school, Malcolm Jenkins and LeMari Spears have shared a strong bond playing sports together in Newfield. That carried on throughout their high school careers on the Trojans’ football, basketball, and outdoor track and field teams. For one of those sports, they... Read More.

Ithaca High School celebrates resurfaced tennis courts

Monday, August 17 by Ryan Gineo

The fall season is fast approaching for high school sports. Football practice officially got underway on August 17 while all other fall sports begin their practices on August 24. Before things start to ramp back up, Ithaca High School held another fun event for... Read More.

Dryden’s Giuliana Pascarella joins SUNY Canton basketball

Monday, August 10 by Ryan Gineo

When it comes to producing college basketball players, the IAC has been able to do so at a staggering rate. The next class of local stars will hit the court this winter, including a Dryden standout. Giuliana Pascarella will venture to SUNY Canton to continue... Read More.

Ithaca’s Quentin Getzin takes All-American talents to Hamilton

Monday, August 10 by Ryan Gineo

This spring was one to remember for the Ithaca High School boys lacrosse team. The Little Red captured its first Section IV championship since 2018 with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over rivals Corning. Multiple key players from that title run will continue their careers... Read More.

Ithaca’s Taylor Kerber prepares to play D1 lacrosse at Le Moyne

Monday, August 3 by Ryan Gineo

For as long as anyone can remember, Ithaca has been a reliable pipeline for lacrosse players who want to continue competing in college. When it comes to Division I women’s lacrosse in particular, that pipeline has been fortified over the past six years with... Read More.

Ithaca High School hosts 4th annual Trackapalooza

Monday, August 3 by Ryan Gineo

The summer is usually a quiet time when it comes to Tompkins County sports with college and high school out of session. But over at Ithaca High School, the local track and field scene converged for plenty of fun. On August 1, the Finger Lakes... Read More.