ESPN Ithaca

06/05/2026

Jalen Brunson and New York stole Game 1 on the road in San Antonio against the Spurs. Can the Knicks carry that momentum from their late-game surge into Game 2? 🏀

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06/05/2026

For the first time in program history, the Trojans were crowned IAC Small School champions. Newfield entered the meet as one of the most experienced teams in the league with 17 seniors on their roster. The phrase ‘one last dance’ is often used to describe teams with such a senior-heavy presence, and that acted as a motivating factor that spread down to their underclassmen.

📰: https://www.espnithaca.com/high-school/newfield-outdoor-track-and-field-historic-season-2026/

📸: Jim Organ

06/05/2026

LISTEN: Ithaca girls lacrosse faced a familiar foe in the New York State tournament Thursday in Chenango Valley as it battled Section III champions West Genesee in Class A sub-regionals. The Wildcats pounced out to a 9-1 lead through one quarter of play and expanded their advantage to 10 goals at halftime. With a running clock for most of the second half, West Genesee took care of business and came away with a commanding 19-9 victory. The Wildcats advance to Saturday's regionals against defending state champions Penfield, while the Little Red wraps up another stellar season with a 13-3 record.

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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Congratulations to our Winter Season Coach Award recipients, who will be recognized at the 13th Annual Night of Champions on Sunday, June 14, 2026!

Boys Bowling: Tom Strong, Odessa-Montour
Girls Bowling: Cody Cornell, Newark Valley
Cheerleading: Katie Brindisi, Newark Valley
Boys Swimming and Diving: Jonathan Singer, Ithaca
Boys Basketball: Dan Cerro, Union Springs
Girls Basketball: Andy Kalet, Union Springs
Boys Wrestling: Larry Kasmarcik, Newark Valley
Girls Wrestling: Jayme Evans, Groton
Boys Hockey: Paul Zarach, Ithaca
Girls Hockey: Tyler Wagenet, Ithaca
Boys Indoor Track and Field: Bree Zogaria, Candor
Girls Indoor Track and Field: Becca Lovenheim, Ithaca

06/04/2026

LISTEN: Ithaca boys lacrosse made its return to the New York State Tournament for the first time since 2018 as the Little Red renewed its rivalry with West Genesee in Class A sub-regionals Wednesday afternoon at Moresco Stadium. It was an encouraging start for Ithaca, trailing 3-2 after the first quarter. But the Wildcats rattled off a 9-0 run between the second and third quarters to put the game out of reach en route to a 15-5 victory. The Wildcats will play either Penfield or Kenmore East in regionals on Saturday, while the Little Red's terrific campaign comes to a close at 15-4.

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06/04/2026

It's Ithaca vs. West Genesee, girls lacrosse edition.

The Little Red battles the Section III champions at Chenango Valley in Class A sub-regionals.

Opening draw is at 5pm beginning exclusively on ESPNIthaca.com and the ESPN Ithaca app, then will be airing on all platforms (including 107.1 FM/1160 AM) following Yankees baseball.

Ithaca City School District Ithaca Lacrosse Club

06/03/2026

A REMATCH OF 1999 🏀

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks head to San Antonio to take on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.

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06/03/2026

It's an Ithaca lacrosse double for our Fueling Excellence Athletes of the Week!

Emma Bakos helped girls LAX win a fourth straight Section IV title. The senior led the way with 6 goals and 1 assist in a 18-9 win over Corning in the Class A championship.

Hear about Emma's performance here: https://omny.fm/shows/fueling-excellence/ithaca-girls-lacrosses-emma-bakos

Isaac Lee-Byrnes came up clutch to help boys LAX win its first title since 2018. The sophomore netted the game-winning goal to complete an unforgettable 8-7 comeback win over Corning for the Class A crown.

Hear about Isaac's performance here: https://omny.fm/shows/fueling-excellence/ithaca-boys-lacrosse-isaac-lee-byrnes

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06/03/2026

Congratulations to our Winter Season Athlete Award recipients, who will be recognized at the 13th Annual Night of Champions on Sunday, June 14, 2026!

Boys Bowling: Nicco Binns, Lansing
Girls Bowling: Calli Marsh, Candor
Cheerleading: Anaya Aylesworth, Newark Valley
Boys Swimming and Diving: Koen Anderson, Ithaca
Boys Basketball: Jakobe Foster, Candor
Girls Basketball: Maddy Kalet, Union Springs
Boys Wrestling: Lucas Hoffman, Odessa-Montour/Watkins Glen
Girls Wrestling: Carmen Bishop, Groton
Boys Hockey: Aidan Swarthout, Ithaca
Girls Hockey: Sonia Enns, Ithaca
Boys Indoor Track and Field: Logan Aman, Candor
Girls Indoor Track and Field: Maddie White, Newfield