(No STAC Championship is held.)
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class A Champions: Corning
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class B Champions: Maine-Endwell
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class A Individual Champions:
200 Medley Relay - Corning
200 Freestyle - Koen Anderson, Ithaca
200 IM - Joey Crisco, Corning
50 Freestyle - Nicholas Derick, Union-Endicott
1 mtr Diving - Brenden Jardin-Reed, Corning
100 Butterfly - Marvin Reimsnyder, Corning
100 Freestyle - JP Sierzant, Corning
500 Freestyle - Koen Anderson, Ithaca
200 Freestyle Relay - Union-Endicott
100 Backstroke - Andrew Bilotta, Union-Endicott
100 Breaststroke - Joey Crisco, Corning
400 Freestyle Relay - Union-Endicott
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class B Individual Champions:
200 Medley Relay - Maine-Endwell
200 Freestyle - Cooper Arron, Maine-Endwell
200 IM - Magavin Allen, Owego
50 Freestyle - Logan Temming, Oneonta
1 mtr Diving - Francisco Shattuck, Maine-Endwell
100 Butterfly - Billy Underwood, Maine-Endwell
100 Freestyle - Strati Anastos, Maine-Endwell
500 Freestyle - Eric Schrader, Owego
200 Freestyle Relay - Maine-Endwell
100 Backstroke - Magavin Allen, Owego
100 Breaststroke - Martino Shattuck, Maine-Endwell
400 Freestyle Relay - Maine-Endwell
** 2024-2025 Section IV Class C Individual Champion:
100 Freestyle - Will Johnson, Chenango Forks
2025-2026 Section IV Diving Championships
Thursday, February 12 at Elmira
2025-2026 Section IV Championships
Saturday, February 14 (Class A and C – Watkins Glen; Class B – Maine-Endwell)
2025-2026 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium in Ithaca
2024-2025 Final Standings (Division Record, STAC League Record, Overall Record)
(League games = 1 dual meet each vs. rest of division and 1 dual meet each West vs. Metro, Central vs. East. Division champions are determined by record vs. inside of division only)
West
x-1. Corning 3-0, 6-1, 6-1
2. Horseheads 2-1, 6-2, 6-2
3. Ithaca 1-2, 4-3, 4-3
4. Elmira 0-3, 2-6, 2-7
(3 Division games, 8 League games total)
Metro
x-1. Maine-Endwell 4-0, 8-0, 8-0
2. Vestal 3-1, 5-3, 5-3
3. Union-Endicott 2-2, 3-5, 3-6
4. Johnson City 1-3, 1-7, 1-9
5. Binghamton 0-4, 0-8, 0-9
(4 Division games, 8 League games total)
Central
x-1. Chenango Valley 3-0, 6-1, 8-1
2. Chenango Forks 2-1, 4-3, 5-3
3. Owego 1-2, 2-5, 3-7
4. Waverly 0-3, 0-7, 0-7
(3 Division games, 7 League games total)
East
x-1. Oneonta 2-1, 5-1, 5-1
x-1. Susquehanna Valley 2-1, 5-2, 6-2
x-1. Windsor 2-1, 4-3, 4-3
4. Norwich 0-3, 1-5, 1-6
(3 Division games, 7 League games total)
x = Division Champions
2024-2025 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Joseph Crisco (Corning, fresh.); Shawn De Pedro (Corning, soph.); Brenden Jardin-Reed (Corning, sr.); Jameson Sierzant (Corning, jr.); Thai Tran (Horseheads, sr.); Koen Anderson (Ithaca, jr.); Strati Anastos (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Joseph Testani (Maine-Endwell, 7th grade); Billy Underwood (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Alex Bierworth (Union-Endicott, jr.); Andrew Bilotta (Union-Endicott, jr.)
Central/East All-Conference
William Johnson (Chenango Forks, sr.); Jack Vavra (Chenango Forks, sr.); Gabe Tallant (Chenango Valley, sr.); Bryson Huber (Oneonta, sr.); Dylan Shaughnessy (Oneonta, sr.); Logan Temming (Oneonta, sr.); Cyrus Wightman (Oneonta, jr.); Magavin Allen (Owego, jr.); Eric Schrader (Owego, fresh.); Acaydian Salisbury (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Gabriel Sadler (Windsor, jr.)
West All-Division
Derek Guo (Corning, soph.); Mark Hong (Corning, sr.); Keith Huff (Corning, 8th grade); John McKane (Corning, soph.); Marvin Reimsnyder (Corning, sr.); Aiden Ranck (Elmira, soph.); Mark Carro (Horseheads, 8th grade); Kegan Monahan (Horseheads, jr.); Devin Sullivan (Horseheads, sr.); Thang Tran (Horseheads, soph.); Jayden Dong (Ithaca, fresh.)
Metro All-Division
Cooper Arron (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Ethan Guerin (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Martino Shattuck (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Nicholas Testani (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Alex Thomas (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Nicholas Derick (Union-Endicott, sr.); Brady Lyman (Union-Endicott, jr.); Ben Elie (Vestal, sr.); Ben Hutchings (Vestal, soph.); Logan Kim (Vestal, sr.); Sayum Singhal (Vestal, soph.)
Central All-Division
Alexander Chapman (Chenango Forks, sr.); John Figueroa (Chenango Forks, jr.); Jack Hull (Chenango Forks, soph.); Nathan Giammarino (Chenango Valley, soph.); Liam Haley (Chenango Valley, soph.); Caden Hoyt (Chenango Valley, jr.); Brendan Kliment (Chenango Valley, sr.); Sydney Shelley (Chenango Valley, soph.); Javan Belokur (Owego, jr.); Nicholas Lomonaco (Owego, sr.); Finn Williams (Waverly, jr.)
East All-Division
Kristopher Deuel (Norwich, sr.); Timothy Guzewich (Norwich, soph.); Amon Oliver (Norwich, soph.); Nate Shtrauch (Norwich, jr.); Jason Miller (Oneonta, sr.); Ethan Temming (Oneonta, soph.); Benjamin Pauline (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Xander Remza (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Jesse Seidel (Susquehanna Valley, soph.); Thomas Stocks (Susquehanna Valley, soph.); Alex Medovich (Windsor, sr.)
2025-2026 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Anthony Furstoss, 9th year
Key Athletes: Joey Crisco (soph./200 IM, 100 Breaststroke), JP Sierzant (sr./50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle), Keith Huff (fresh./200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle), Shawn De Pedro (jr./100 Butterfly, 100 Breaststroke), John McKane (jr./100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke)
Team Goals: We are hoping to win the Section IV Class A Championship and send and place multiple swimmers at states in relays and individuals.
Last Season: Won STAC West division and Section IV Class A Championship. Brenden Jardin-Reed (1 mtr Diving), Joey Crisco (200 IM and 100 Breaststroke), Marvin Reimsnyder (100 Butterfly), JP Sierzant (100 Freestyle), and 200 Medley Relay won Section IV Class A Championships. Jardin-Reed (1 mtr Diving) finished 6th, 200 Freestyle Relay (Crisco, Sierzant, Mark Hong, Reimsnyder) 17th, 200 Medley Relay (Crisco, Shawn De Pedro, Sierzant, Reimsnyder) 21st, and Crisco (100 Breaststroke) 34th and (200 IM) 43rd at NYSPHSAA State Championships.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Keith Ess, 8th year
Key Athletes: Cameron Eden (fresh.), Ethan Coleman (soph.), James Lovell (soph.)
Team Goals: I would like to see swimmers and divers compete to the highest level that they can at every meet. We would like to see personal best times and scores out of each swimmer and diver every time they enter the pool. Setting goals each time we compete is an important part of our program. Seeing as many of our athletes compete at the Section IV Class A Championships is also a big goal for our team.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West division and 6th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Bankaitis, 5th year (7th overall)
Key Athletes: Thang Tran (jr./100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke), Kegan Monahan (sr./50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle), MJ Carro (fresh./200 IM, 200 Backstroke), Joe Wood (fresh.), Isaac Klesh (soph./100 Breaststroke)
Team Goals: We just want each swimmer to drop time and be the best version of themselves. I want them to embrace being their own champion and celebrate their personal accomplishments as much as they would celebrate becoming a sectional champion. On the score sheet, we want to win as many dual meets as we can while being competitive in the ones we don't. High placements at invitationals are always a goal for the team and individual swimmers.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division and 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Jonathan Singer, 4th year (7th overall)
Key Athletes: Koen Anderson (sr./200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle)
Team Goals: We are looking to improve on our record from last year, and intend to show off at Sectionals.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division and 4th at Section IV Class A Championship. Koen Anderson (200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle) won Section IV Class A Championships. Anderson (500 Freestyle) finished 16th at NYSPHSAA State Championships. Anderson (500 Freestyle) finished 8th and (200 Freestyle) 15th at NYSPHSAA State Championships.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Kenneth Starr, 1st year (8th overall)
Key Athletes: Joaquin Cosme (jr./ 500 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke), Michael Keenan (fresh.)
Team Goals: Foster a sense of community in our program and focus on working hard together as a team to achieve our best results and times. We are very excited to see where we can go with our new members on our team!
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division and 7th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Christi McCoy, 1st year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro division and 7th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class B)
Head Coach: Andy Krise, 20th year (Assistants: Bill Underwood and Sophie Howard)
Key Athletes: Strati Anastos (sr.), Billy Underwood (sr.), Martino Shattuck (sr.), Joseph Testani (8th grade), Francisco Shattuck (soph.)
Team Goals: Develop our large team of 38 into top finishers at Sectionals, place members in the top 8, and win as many as we can. Win our 15th consecutive Section IV Class B Championship. Return to the NYS Championships in all three relays and qualify for Finals. We have our eye on moving up the podium in the 200 Freestyle and 400 Freestyle Relays. We also have our eyes on school records in the 50 and 100 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, 100 Breaststroke, all three relays. Qualifying members from last year qualify again. We hope to see some new faces on the NYS team this year. We have our eyes on some Section IV records as well in the relays.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division and Section IV Class B Championship. Francisco Shattuck (1 mtr Diving), Cooper Arron (200 Freestyle), Billy Underwood (100 Butterfly), Strati Anastos (100 Freestyle), Martino Shattuck (100 Breaststroke), 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay, and 400 Freestyle Relay won Section IV Class B Championships. 200 Freestyle Relay (Anastos, Underwood, Arron, Joseph Testani) finished 6th, 400 Freestyle Relay (Joseph Testani, Underwood, Arron, Anastos) 6th, Anastos (100 Freestyle) 18th and (50 Freestyle) 24th, Francisco Shattuck (1 mtr Diving) 24th, 200 Medley Relay (Ethan Guerin, Martino Shattuck, Underwood, Nicholas Testani) 27th, Underwood (100 Butterfly) 44th, Joseph Testani (100 Freestyle) 36th and (50 Freestyle) 40th, and Martino Shattuck (100 Breaststroke) 39th at NYSPHSAA State Championships.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class A)
Head Coach: Doug Peters, 8th year (Assistant Coach: Jessie Daglio; Diving Coach: Ashlee Kohlbach)
Key Athletes: Alex Bierworth (sr.), Andrew Bilotta (sr.), Kalen Smith (sr.), Will Butler (sr.), Brady Lyman (sr.)
Team Goals: The team has their sights set firmly on the Section IV Class A Championships, with a goal of securing multiple top-16 finishes. The squad is also pushing for State qualification in both individual and relay events. By blending a supportive culture with high-intensity training, U-E is ready to make waves this season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro division and 5th at Section IV Class A Championship. Nicholas Derick (50 Freestyle), Andrew Bilotta (100 Backstroke), 200 Freestyle Relay, and 400 Freestyle Relay won Section IV Class A Championships.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class A)
Head Coach: Joe Shore, 30th year (43rd overall)
Key Athletes: Ben Hutchings (jr./200 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle), David Cozma (fresh./100 Breaststroke, 200 IM), Sayum Singhal (jr./200 IM, 100 Butterfly), Cameron Smith (jr./100 Breaststroke, 50 Freestyle), Finn Hynes (jr./500 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke), Luke Sobel (sr./50 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly), Jayden Kim (jr./100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke), Gavin Hantsch (sr./500 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle), Stephane Zhou (fresh./200 IM, 100 Breaststroke)
Team Goals: Have as many swimmers as we can train hard and improve as much as possible. If we can do that we will have a great year and place high at Sectionals.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship. Ben Elie (1 mtr Diving) finished 26th at NYSHPSAA State Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kelly Sanderson, 25th year
Key Athletes: Jack Hull (jr.)
Team Goals: We have a small team this year (graduated 8 seniors last year). Improve our skills, times, learn, and have fun doing it!
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division and 4th at Section IV Class C Championship. Will Johnson (100 Freestyle) won Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class B)
Head Coach: Charles Frayer, 20th year
Key Athletes: Caden Hoyt (sr./200 IM, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Freestyle), Logan Kliment (jr./200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly), Nate Giammarino (jr./100 Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke), Matt Kresge (jr./50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle)
Team Goals: Be competitive in the Section IV Class B Sectionals and the STAC Central division.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Owego River Hawks (Class B)
Head Coach: Jamie Burns, 3rd year (25+ overall)
Key Athletes: Magavin Allen (sr./200 IM, 100 Backstroke), Eric Schrader (jr./500 Freestyle)
Team Goals: Goals the season are simple…. HAVE FUN, CRUSH OUR TIMES, and GROW AS A TEAM.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division and 4th at Section IV Class B Championship. Magavin Allen (200 IM and 100 Backstroke), and Eric Schrader (500 Freestyle) won Section IV Class B Championships.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Josh Mastrantuono, 6th year
Key Athletes: Finn Williams (sr.), Ramey Grazette (soph.)
Team Goals: Qualify for sectionals finals.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division and 8th at Section IV Class B Championship.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: Saundra Gantt, 4th year
Key Athletes: Amon Oliver (jr.), Alex Moutarde (soph.), Sebastian Kenyon (soph.), Timothy Guzweich (sr.), Nate Shtrauch (sr.)
Team Goals: Technique. Work on the small things that make them faster in the water. Get stronger. Have a successful Section IV Class B Championship meet.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division and 6th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: Teresa Patry
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Won STAC East division (three-way tie with Susquehanna Valley and Windsor). Finished 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship. Logan Temming (50 Freestyle) won Section IV Class B Championship. Temming (100 Freestyle) finished 23rd and (50 Freestyle) 30th at NYSPHSAA State Championships.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Evan Bryla, 2nd year
Key Athletes: Jesse Seidel (jr.), Riley Morris (jr.), Thomas Stocks (jr.), Angus Milligan (jr.), Sam Burkhardt (soph.), Vance Takas (fresh.)
Team Goals: Some team goals this year include winning our second STAC East division title, breaking team records, having multiple boys qualify for sectional finals in each event and achieve podium placements, and bring home a Section IV Class B title.
Last Season: Won STAC East division (three-way tie with Oneonta and Windsor). Finished 2nd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class C)
Head Coach: Justin Maye, 18th year (19th overall)
Key Athletes: Gabe Sadler (sr.), Adam Good (sr.), Justice Gonzalez (sr./1 mtr Diving); Jonah Finsel (jr.), Landry Salt (jr./1 mtr Diving), Ryan Wrighter (fresh.)
Team Goals: Improve our times throughout the season and achieve our best performances at Sectionals.
Last Season: Won STAC East division (three-way tie with Oneonta and Susquehanna Valley). Finished 5th at Section IV Class B Championship.
(* Note – Seton does not have a varsity team, as they send their athletes to compete at Binghamton.)