2024-2025 STAC Playoffs
Championship
Chenango Forks 38 - Johnson City 27
Semi-finals
Chenango Forks 58 - Horseheads 43
Johnson City 49 - Susquehanna Valley 43
*** 2024-2025 NYSPHSAA Class B Regional Champions: Chenango Forks
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class AAA Champions: Elmira
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class AA Champions: Horseheads
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class A Champions: Johnson City
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class B Champions: Chenango Forks
2025-2026 STAC Championship
Saturday, February 21 at Corning
2025-2026 Section IV Class AAA Championship
Friday, March 6 at Owego
2025-2026 Section IV Class AA, A, and B Championships
Sunday, March 8 at Visions Veteran Memorial Arena in Binghamton
2025-2026 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 22 at Hudson Valley Community College
2024-2025 Final Standings (STAC League Record, Overall Record)
(League games = 2 games each vs. rest of division and 1 crossover each West vs. Metro, Central vs. East)
West
x-1. Horseheads 9-2, 16-6
2. Elmira 8-3, 14-6
3. Corning 3-8, 3-15
4. Ithaca 0-11, 2-17
(11 League games total)
Metro
x-1. Johnson City 11-1, 19-4
2. Binghamton 10-2, 11-6
3. Union-Endicott 4-8, 6-14
3. Vestal 4-8, 5-11
5. Maine-Endwell 3-9, 7-13
(12 League games total)
(* Union-Endicott and Vestal split)
Central
c,x-1. Chenango Forks 12-1, 20-6
2. Waverly 11-2, 17-4
3. Chenango Valley 7-5, 12-8
4. Owego 3-9, 9-13
5. Seton 0-12, 0-16
(12 League games total)
(* Chenango Forks defeated Waverly in a Tiebreaker Game)
East
x-1. Susquehanna Valley 9-2, 17-6
2. Norwich 6-5, 10-8
3. Oneonta 4-7, 9-12
4. Windsor 1-10, 1-17
(11 League games total)
c = STAC Champions
x = Division Champions
2024-2025 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Shania Beylo (Binghamton, sr.); Mariah Matias (Elmira, soph.); Megan Wolf (Horseheads, sr.); Aliya Hankey (Johnson City, soph.); Emma Phelan (Johnson City, sr.)
Central/East All-Conference
Maggie Warpus (Chenango Forks, jr.); Madelyn Hayes (Chenango Valley, sr.); Madison McEvoy (Owego, sr.); Hayle Warner (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Addison Westbrook (Waverly, sr.)
West All-Division
Charlise Starns (Corning, soph.); Addison Taft (Elmira, sr.); Samantha Bonnell (Horseheads, 8th grade); Jordyn Gross (Horseheads, sr.); Maddie Ribble (Horseheads, soph.); Samantha O'Connor (Ithaca, soph.)
Metro All-Division
Melody Fann (Binghamton, sr.); Annabel Burke (Johnson City, sr.); Kaylee Hurba (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Gianna Gennarelli (Union-Endicott, soph.); Imani Williams (Union-Endicott, sr.); Tedessa DiRenzo (Vestal, jr.)
Central All-Division
Grace Harkness (Chenango Forks, soph.); Lauren Paske (Chenango Forks, sr.); Amelia Paske (Chenango Valley, jr.); Alexandra Back (Seton, sr.); Ryleigh Judson (Waverly, soph.); Kaitlyn Sutton (Waverly, jr.)
East All-Division
Josey Ryan (Norwich, soph.); Emma Urgo (Norwich, jr.); Jordan Bellinger (Oneonta, sr.); Selene Wellman (Oneonta, sr.); Ava Kariam (Susquehanna Valley, 8th grade); Ella Kariam (Susquehanna Valley, soph.)
2025-2026 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Alexis Wood, 1st year
Key Players: Charlise Starns (jr.), Evelyn Starns (sr.), Deanna Shaddock (sr.)
Team Goals: One of our biggest goals this season is to play with consistency and confidence every single game. We want to be a team that competes hard for four quarters, regardless of who we’re facing. Of course, our main goal is to win a state championship, but first we need to take it one game at a time. We believe in our girls, our returning experience, and the work we’re putting in. If we continue to build strong habits and hold each other accountable, we know we’ll be in the conversation when it matters most.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division. Lost to Elmira in Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Elmira Express (Class AAA)
Head Coach: A’Don Allen, 5th year (14th overall)
Key Players: Mariah Matias (jr./Forward), Meya Smith (soph./Forward), Kayvonna King (soph./Guard), Zhamir Harris (sr./Guard), Elizabeth Hunter (sr./Guard), Tamiah Brown (jr./Guard), Abby Valicenti (jr./Forward), Avery McCauley (fresh./Guard), Ava Roberts (jr./Guard)
Team Goals: Develop consistency, toughness, and a style of play that reflects our culture. On the court, our goals are to compete for a STAC West title, put ourselves in position for another deep sectional run, and continue building a strong foundation with a very young but talented core. Off the court, we are committed to accountability, growth, and elevating the standard of our program every day.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division. Defeated Corning to win Section IV Class AAA Championship. Lost to Albertus Magnus (I) in NYSPHSAA Class AAA Subregional.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class AA)
Head Coach: Andy Scott, 27th year (29th overall)
Key Players: Samantha Bonnell (fresh./Point Guard), Maddie Ribble (jr./Guard), Sadie Gustin (sr./Forward), Alexa Lese (sr./Guard), Lauren Kozemko (sr./Guard), Grace Cronin (sr./Forward), Peyton Butts (sr./Guard), Mya Piecuch (jr./Forward), Giana Hughey (soph./Forward), Ellie Jankowski (soph./Guard-Forward), Maggie Tremaine (fresh./Guard-Forward)
Team Goals: Our main goal this year is to work hard each day in practice, improve our skills and fundamentals, come together as a team, and simply to get a little better each day. The main goal is to be at our best in February. With a competitive league and very challenging non-league schedule, we are hoping to grow from each game and sharpen our strengths and improve upon weaknesses. In the end, we want to defend our STAC West division title, Section IV Class AA title, and make a run in the state tournament.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Lost to Chenango Forks in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Binghamton to win Section IV Class AA Championship. Lost to Warwick (IX) in NYSPHSAA Class AA Regional Final.
Ithaca Little Red (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Tim Wood, 1st year (2nd overall)
Key Players: Janelle Lucena (soph./Guard), Samantha O'Connor (jr./Guard), Mae Johnson (sr./Forward), Clara Wood (fresh./Guard), Sareanda Baker (soph./Forward), Je'Da Vick (jr./Guard), Hila Khan (jr./Center), Neveah Hill (sr./Guard), Reena Nelson (sr./Guard)
Team Goals: Master our habits and aggregate our marginal gains.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class AA – combined with Seton)
Head Coach: Yazmin Vega-Wannermeyer, 4th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Remi Campbell (sr./Guard), Hayden Gibson (jr./Forward), A'Kyra Presseley-Allen (soph./Guard), Olympia Hopf (fresh./Guard)
Team Goals: As a coach, my main goal is to continue to showcase the talent of these amazing Binghamton athletes and to continue to strengthen the positive narrative of our community and students. As far as where our team's goal is, it is to dominate the STAC conference and return to the Arena and win the Section IV Class AA Championship this time. We played in a very exciting and competitive championship game vs. Horseheads that ended in double overtime and us losing by 3 points. It left a fire in our girls’ hearts and eyes. And their goal is simple, win!
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division. Lost to Horseheads in Section IV Class AA Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Sinicki, 3rd year (27th overall)
Key Players: Antonia Monico (sr./Guard), Aliya Hankey (jr./Forward), Makenzie Lombardini (jr./Guard)
Team Goals: Continue to establish a culture of sustainable success through a sense of responsibility, accountability, and commitment to our basketball program, school, and one another.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division. Defeated Susquehanna Valley in Semi-final, lost to Chenango Forks in STAC Championship. Defeated Owego in Semi-final and Chenango Valley to win Section IV Class A Championship. Lost to Ardsley (I) in NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Final.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Megan Touhey, 2nd year (13th overall)
Key Players: Harper Eagan (8th grade), Bre Butler (soph.), Tessa L’Amoreaux (jr.), Maddy Ocker (jr.), Kaylee Hurba (sr.), Issie Ocker (fresh.), Ally Fales (jr.), Kiki Neal (soph.), Gianna Ioannisci (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the Section IV Class A Championship.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class AA)
Head Coach: Griffin McIver, 2nd year (9th overall)
Key Players: Gianna Gennarelli (jr.), Stella Diamantakos (jr.), Madison Simmons-Hernandez (soph.), Asia Passard (soph.), Abria Reynolds (fresh.)
Team Goals: Compete and get better every day as well as grow as a team.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class AA)
Head Coach: Nick Anderson, 6th year (7th overall)
Key Players: Tedessa DiRenzo (sr.), Kayleise Spivey (sr.), Bre Eldred (sr.), Jenna Holleran (jr.)
Team Goals: Compete every day. Build winning habits throughout the year that will put us in position to play our best basketball at the end of the year.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Mike Curtis, 6th year (12th overall)
Key Players: Maggie Warpus (sr.), Mari Pourby (sr.), Jordyn Ericksen-Hrehor (soph.)
Team Goals: Compete for STAC and Section IV Class B Titles and beyond, with an emphasis on getting better every day and continuing to build on our culture.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division (defeated Waverly in a Tiebreaker Game). Defeated Horseheads in Semi-final and Johnson City to win STAC Championship. Defeated Whitney Point in Quarterfinal, Waverly in Semi-final, and Susquehanna Valley to win Section IV Class B Championship. Defeated Yonkers Montessori (I) in Regional Final, lost to Hornell (V) in NYSPHSAA Class B State Semi-final.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class A)
Head Coach: Ryan Hayes, 7th year (27th overall)
Key Players: Amelia Paske (sr./Guard), Abby Rosengrant (sr./Forward), Sanaah James (sr./Guard), Tiffany Schaefer (sr./Forward), Arianna Issacs (soph./Guard)
Team Goals: Grow together as a team and improve each and every day. We pride ourselves on effort and passion. We hope our culture continues to produce success on the court.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division. Defeated Norwich in Semi-final, lost to Johnson City in Section IV Class A Championship.
Owego River Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Luke McEvoy, 9th year (19th overall)
Key Players: Ashlyn Dalton (jr./Guard), Marielle Searles (jr./Forward), Jenna McEvoy (soph./Guard), Eva Crawford (fresh./Forward)
Team Goals: We are focused on daily improvement, individually and collectively. Preparing and planning to be competitive night after night, always giving our opponents the best we have.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Defeated Oneonta in Quarterfinal, lost to Johnson City in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Waverly Wolverines (Class A)
Head Coach: Bob Kelly, 14th year (30th overall)
Key Players: Ryleigh Judson (jr.), Kait Sutton (sr.), Brilynn Belles (sr.), Emma Randall-Richards (jr.), Mackenzie Olmsted (jr.), Hannah Carpenter (jr.), Maci Wheeler (soph.), Kendall Rockwell (soph.), Kaylin Twedt (soph.), Lauryn Welles (soph.)
Team Goals: Compete each game, get better as a team, and strive for a STAC Championship and Section IV Class A Championship.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division (lost to Chenango Forks in Tiebreaker Game). Defeated Lansing in Quarterfinal, lost to Chenango Forks in Section IV Class B Semi-final.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class A)
Head Coach: Abby Flynn, 1st year
Key Players: Josey Ryan (jr./Point Guard, Shooting Guard), Brynley Ryan (soph./Shooting Guard), Emma Urgo (sr./Center), Kerragan Reid (soph./Shooting Guard, Small Forward)
Team Goals: Since this is my first year, one of my top priorities is building strong team chemistry. I want to begin rebuilding our program and make Norwich basketball a proud staple sport again. Every time we step into the gym, we’re going to give 100%—no excuses, no shortcuts, just commitment. Another major goal for us is getting back to the Binghamton Arena. We are a team with the talent, heart, and work ethic to be there, and we’re going to give everything we have to earn our way back. This season is about setting the standard, believing in each other, and taking the steps that move our program forward.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Lost to Chenango Valley in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class A)
Head Coach: George Foti, 2nd year (6th overall)
Key Players: Lily Bridger (sr.), Ella Harper (sr.), Desiree Wheeler (sr.), Madyson Imperato (sr.), Kylie Carr (soph.), Kendall LeFever (soph.), Jenevie Gallusser (soph.), Gigi Ferreira Reyes (jr.), Isabella Pelligra (jr.), Abby Artale (jr.)
Team Goals: Work hard in practice and get better every single day. Win a Section IV Class A Championship.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Lost to Owego in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Chad Freije, 17th year
Key Players: Amanat Dhillon (sr.), Ella Kariam (jr.), Ava Kariam (fresh.)
Team Goals: Defend our STAC East division title and make it to the Arena for the Section IV Class B Championship game.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Lost to Johnson City in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Walton/Downsville in Quarterfinal and Sidney in Semi-final, lost to Chenango Forks in Section IV Class B Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Scott Symons, 2nd year
Key Players: Berkley Ingram (soph.), Charlie Carr (soph.)
Team Goals: Play tough defense and win four games.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
(Note: Seton does not have a varsity team this year. They send their remaining players to combine with Binghamton.)