2022-2023 STAC Playoffs
STAC Championship
Ithaca 61 - Union-Endicott 58
STAC Semi-finals
(West) Ithaca 91 - (East) Oneonta 45
(Metro) Union-Endicott 69 - (Central) Chenango Forks 57
2022-2023 STAC Division Winners
West: Ithaca
Metro: Union-Endicott
Central: Chenango Forks
East: Oneonta
** 2022 Section IV Class AA Champions: Elmira
** 2022 Section IV Class A Champions: Horseheads
** 2022 Section IV Class B Champions: Owego
2022-2023 STAC All-Stars
All-Conference
West/Metro
Jackson Casey (Corning, sr.); Chris Woodard (Elmira, jr.); Jeremy Truax (Horseheads, jr.); Luke Little (Ithaca, jr.); Qsan Tucker (Johnson City, sr.); Zubayr Griffin (Johnson City, soph.); Larry Morse (Union-Endicott, sr.); Mekai Lindsey (Union-Endicott, jr.)
Central/East
Steven Samsel (Chenango Forks, jr.); Trevor Warpus (Chenango Forks, sr.); Michael Doyle (Chenango Valley, soph.); Britten Zeh (Oneonta, fresh.); Joe Bangel (Owego, sr.); John Bangel (Owego, sr.); Andrew Erickson (Seton, jr.)
All-Division
West
Logan Booker (Corning, sr.); Reed Walrath (Corning, sr.); Anthony Kitching (Elmira, sr.); James Harris (Elmira, jr.); Amauri Truax (Horseheads, sr.); Jackson Cook (Horseheads, sr.); Justin Yearwood (Ithaca, sr.); William Holmes (Ithaca, sr.)
Metro
Antuan Darden (Binghamton, sr.); Felix Morales IV (Johnson City, soph.); Tameem Abdul'Qahhar (Johnson City, jr.); Cullen Green (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Gabe Thompson (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Davian King (Union-Endicott, jr.); Nicholas Lang (Union-Endicott, sr.); Jack Gannon (Vestal, sr.)
Central
Andrey Lavrinovich (Chenango Forks, sr.); Liam Carnegie (Chenango Forks, sr.); Jeter King (Chenango Valley, sr.); Jordan Benowski (Chenango Valley, soph.); Drew Travelli (Owego, sr.); Riley Loomis (Owego, sr.); Johnny Hopf (Seton, soph.)
East
Jerell Stokes (Norwich, sr.); Steven Dowdall (Norwich, soph.); Wyatt Thornton (Norwich, jr.); Brady Carr (Oneonta, fresh.); Makya Morrison (Oneonta, jr.); Owen Burnsworth (Oneonta, sr.); Luke Kariam (Susquehanna Valley, jr.)
2023-2024 STAC Championship
Friday, February 16 at Johnson City
2023-2024 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Mike Johnston (34th overall)
Key Players: Gavyn Hogue (sr.), Nolyn Proudfoot (8th grade), Caleb Anderson (sr.)
Team Goals: Daily Improvement and growth in every facet of the game from start to finish.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West division. Defeated Binghamton in Semi-final, lost to Elmira in Section IV Class AA Championship.
Elmira Express (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Toby Foster, 1st year
Key Players: Chris Woodard (sr.), James Harris (jr.)
Team Goals: Repeat as Section IV Champions (won Class AA last year) and earn the opportunity to compete in the state tournament. Most importantly, we plan to demonstrate great sportsmanship and character to our opponents and the officials.
Last Season: Finished tied for 2nd in STAC West division. Defeated Ithaca in Semi-final and Corning to win Section IV Class AA Championship. Lost to Newburgh in NYSPHSAA Subregional.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class AA)
Head Coach: Jeff Limoncelli, 8th year
Key Players: Alex Daugherty (sr.), Jack Fesetch (jr.), Mason Holloway (jr.), Dominick Russ (sr.), John Durr (jr.)
Team Goals: Be very competitive in a tough league.
Last Season: Finished tied for 2nd in STAC West division. Defeated Union-Endicott in Semi-final and Johnson City to win Section IV Class A Championship. Lost to Tappan Zee in NYSPHSAA Subregional.
Ithaca Little Red (Class AA)
Head Coach: Mac Knight, 2nd year
Key Players: Kaleb Kerfoot (sr.), Elijah Sanders (sr.), Nguenti Ngwen (sr.), Suraphael Barton (sr.), Noah Butler (jr.), Zack Stephenson (jr.), Josiah Betts (jr.), Charles Preheim (jr.) and Xzmanuel Dilan (jr.), Morris Nimark (jr.)
Team Goals: Be recognized for the Scholar Academic Excellence Award. Of course, it would be nice to repeat as STAC champions; however, that's a tall hill to climb. Probable, but not impossible.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Defeated Oneonta in Semi-final and Union-Endicott to win STAC Championship. Lost to Elmira in Section IV Class AA Semi-final.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class AA)
Head Coach: Duncan Paddick, 1st year (16th overall)
Key Players: Tay Brooks (sr.), Quamir Hazel (sr.), Musiah Young (sr.), KJ Summers (sr.), Yusri Razzaq (jr.), Corien Noble (jr.)
Team Goals: Demonstrate a "we over me" mentality in everything we do. Improve our character throughout the season and make our last game our best game.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro division. Lost to Corning in Section IV Class AA Semi-final.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class A)
Head Coach: Dominic Nadz, 2nd year
Key Players: Zubayr Griffin (jr.), Tameem Abdul’Qahhar (sr.), Felix Morales IV (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the day! Also, win the STAC Metro division, STAC Championship, Section IV Class A Championship, and compete in the state playoffs.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division. Defeated Maine-Endwell in Semi-final, lost to Horseheads in Section IV Class A Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Bill Ocker, 18th year
Key Players: Adam DeSantis (sr.), Austyn Nyschot (sr.), Noah Gray (sr.), Kessiah White (sr.), Preston Ocker (soph.), Luka Ioannisci (soph.)
Team Goals: Compete every day, grow collectively as a group, and progress towards reaching our potential by mid-February.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro division. Defeated Seton in Quarterfinal, lost to Johnson City in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class AA)
Head Coach: Jordan Buck, 6th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Davian King (sr.)
Team Goals: Continue to grow as a program both on and off the court. Compete for the STAC Metro division title, STAC and Sectional IV Class AA titles, and earn Scholar Team Award for the 4th year in a row.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division. Defeated Chenango Forks in Semi-final, lost to Ithaca in STAC Championship. Lost to Horseheads in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class AA)
Head Coach: Frank D’Esti, 2nd year (8th overall)
Key Players: Andrew Harris (sr.), JT Gannon (soph.)
Team Goals: Help all our student-athletes succeed on and off the court.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Nate Ford, 3rd year
Key Players: Steve Samsel (sr.)
Team Goals: Compete in the STAC Central division and Section IV for championships.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Lost to Union-Endicott in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Newark Valley in Quarterfinal and Chenango Valley in Semi-final, lost to Owego in Section IV Class B Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class B)
Head Coach: Terry Heller, 6th year (38th overall)
Key Players: Jordan Benowski (jr.), Warren Walters (jr.), Jimmy Fitgerald (jr.), Mason Marinaro (jr.), Nate Marinaro (jr.), Avery Tomm (jr.), Ben Kresge (sr.)
Team Goals: Be competitive! We hope to peak at the end of the season in sectionals.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Defeated Oneonta in Quarterfinal, lost to Chenango Forks in Section IV Class B Semi-final.
Owego River Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Evans, 14th year (36th overall)
Key Players: Riley Loomis (sr.), Talan Schumacher (sr.), Joseph Palladino (jr.), Kam Wicklund (sr.), Ben Rollison (sr.), Zach Bensley (jr.,), Owen Bronk (sr.)
Team Goals: Improve every day to become better players, better teammates, and better people.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division. Defeated Dryden in Quarterfinal, Waverly in Semi-final, and Chenango Forks to win Section IV Class B Championship. Lost to Westhill in NYSPHSAA Regional Final.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class A)
Head Coach: Tommy Dempsey, 1st year
Key Players: Drew Erickson (sr.)
Team Goals: Win the STAC Central division, STAC, and Section IV Class A Championships.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division. Lost to Maine-Endwell in Section IV Class A Quarterfinal.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Lou Judson, 21st season (24th overall)
Key Players: Joey Tomasso (sr.), Jay Pipher (sr.), Jake VanHouten (sr.), Hogan Shaw (soph.), Xavier Watson (jr.), Kolsen Keathley (jr.), Ethan Perry (sr.), Jacob Benjamin (sr.)
Team Goals: Force other teams to 20+ turnovers and use our athleticism in the open court. Win the Valley Christmas Tournament, the STAC Central division, the STAC Championship, and get to the Arena!
Last Season: Competed in Interscholastic Athletic Conference (IAC). Won IAC South Large division. Defeated Lansing to win IAC Championship. Defeated Lansing in Quarterfinal, lost to Owego in Section IV Class B Semi-final.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class A)
Head Coach: Philip Curley, 2nd year
Key Players: Steven Dowdall (jr.), Jacob Morris (sr.), Graham Burton (jr.)
Team Goals: Make the postseason and be competitive.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: Brad Zeh, 1st year (21st overall)
Key Players: Makya Morrison (sr.), Brady Carr (soph.), Britten Zeh (soph.), Maddox Imperato (soph.), Grayson Brockington (soph.), Anthony Falco (jr.), Bruce Mistler (jr.)
Team Goals: Improve each practice and game and put ourselves in position to win the STAC East division and compete for a Section IV Class B Championship.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Lost to Ithaca in STAC Semi-final. Lost to Chenango Valley in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: David Springer, 1st year (25th overall)
Key Players: Luke Kariam (sr.), Dylan Root (sr.)
Team Goals: Defend, rebound, run.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Windsor Black Knights (Class A)
Head Coach: Daniel Rathmell, 1st year (19th overall)
Key Players: Nico Soriano (soph.), Ryan Waddell (jr.), Josh Cantone (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the next game.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.