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Newfield girls basketball ends six-year postseason drought

Monday, February 16 by Ryan Gineo

The 2019-20 season was a special one for Newfield girls basketball. Not only did the Trojans win their first IAC championship in 40 years, they also made a Section IV Class C semifinals as the top seed. It also represented the last time they... 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.

Michelle Volpini ‘08 inducted into Newfield Athletics Hall of Fame

Monday, February 9 by Ryan Gineo

Last year saw the return of the Newfield Athletics Hall of Fame for the first time since 2010 as three athletes, two coaches, and one team were inducted. This time around, there was only one inductee, but it’s one who has made a... 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.

Groton boys basketball aims for late-season upswing

Monday, February 2 by Ryan Gineo

Over the last three seasons, the Groton boys basketball team has come incredibly close to qualifying for the Section IV tournament only to fall one or two wins shy of making the big dance. With just a few games remaining, the Red Hawks yearn... 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.

Groton girls basketball savors mid-season surge

Monday, January 26 by Ryan Gineo

With only a few weeks left in the Section IV basketball regular season, many teams have already punched their tickets to the postseason. Groton girls basketball made sure that their one-year absence from the sectionals would not be prolonged. After a 4-13 campaign last year,... 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.

Lansing boys basketball off to another stellar start

Friday, January 16 by Ryan Gineo

As the midway point in the Section IV basketball season approaches, things are beginning to shape up in regard to who the top contenders are in the IAC. Lansing boys basketball has historically been among that crowd, and that remains the case this year... 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.