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Lansing’s Piper Mason to play volleyball, softball at Hilbert

Monday, July 27 by Ryan Gineo

It’s no secret that there are fewer athletes playing multiple sports in college compared to decades’ past. But that downtrend has seen a bit of an uptick when it comes to some recent high school graduates in Tompkins County. Ithaca’s Jack Barton will... Read More.

Groton’s Devyn Blasz prepares for St. John Fisher soccer

Monday, July 20 by Ryan Gineo

This past fall was nothing short of unforgettable for the Groton girls soccer team. With a strong senior core leading the way, the Red Hawks soared above the competition to win their first Section IV title since 1987. One of their key players... Read More.

Ithaca’s Jack Barton to play two sports at Utica

Monday, July 20 by Ryan Gineo

At the high school level, it’s incredibly commonplace to play multiple sports. In fact, it’s more surprising nowadays to see a teenager only play one sport. But when it comes to the collegiate level, it’s exceedingly rare to see multi-sport athletes. One Ithacan will be... Read More.

Ithaca’s James Reiter takes goalkeeping talents to Babson

Monday, July 13 by Ryan Gineo

When it comes to playing college soccer, the pipeline from Ithaca High School has been a sturdy one. As a trio of girls soccer players get ready for the step up in competition, the boys team’s starting goalkeeper is also preparing for the... Read More.

Ithaca’s Eliza DeRito gets set to play D1 soccer at Marist

Monday, July 6 by Ryan Gineo

Ithaca High School has a strong track record for producing Division I student-athletes, with the overwhelming majority pursuing either lacrosse or track and field. It’s not all that often that a Little Red soccer player ventures into those waters, but Eliza DeRito will buck... Read More.

Groton’s Ross Bush to continue stellar running career at Geneseo

Monday, July 6 by Ryan Gineo

To say Ross Bush’s time running at Groton was successful is putting it very lightly. 18 school records broken. The 800-meter record holder in both the IAC and Section IV. Eight appearances at states. Two appearances at nationals. The list goes on. Luckily for the... Read More.

Ithaca High tennis duo closes out careers at states

Monday, June 29 by Ryan Gineo

For many years, Ithaca has had consistent representation at the highest levels of high school tennis, that being the state championships at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing. That was certainly the case in the fall as four members of the girls... Read More.

Trumansburg sends multiple student-athletes off to college

Monday, June 29 by Ryan Gineo

Prior to graduation last month, Trumansburg celebrated members of the Class of 2026 who will be continuing their athletic and academic careers in college. In total, five Blue Raiders will be honored, all of whom will be staying in-state. Arlo Peake will be heading to... Read More.

Lansing’s Ava Kobylarz wins state pole vault title

Monday, June 22 by Ryan Gineo

The high school sports season officially came to a close at the outdoor track and field state championships from June 13-14 at Webster Schroeder High School. While there were many Tompkins County athletes who took part, only one returned home a champion. Lansing’s Ava Kobylarz... Read More.

Local athletes, coaches recognized at 13th annual Night of Champions

Monday, June 22 by Ryan Gineo

The 2025-26 season was filled with many success stories in Tompkins County high school sports. Many of the the top student-athletes and coaches in the area were honored at ESPN Ithaca’s 13th annual Night of Champions awards ceremony on June 18 at the Ithaca... Read More.