2023 STAC Champions
Horseheads
** 2023 Section IV Class A Champions: Elmira
** 2023 Section IV Class B Champions: Horseheads
** 2023 Section IV Class C Champions: Chenango Valley
2024 STAC Championship
Sunday, October 20 at Chenango Valley
2024 Section IV Championships
Sunday, October 27 at Union-Endicott
2024 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Sunday, November 10 at Hudson Valley Community College
2024 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Ashley Butler, 1st year
Key Athletes: Hannah Utz (sr.), Emmaleigh Butler (jr.), Chloe Wightman (soph.)
Team Goals: Grow together as a team and be the best us we can be!
Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day postseason competitions.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Michelle Allen, 16th year
Key Athletes: Kallie Burdick (sr.), Emily Meck (sr.), Sadie Norman (sr.), Madison Aber (sr.), Aryonna Brooks (sr.)
Team Goals: We are working to build stronger stunts and to stay consistent throughout the season when competing Game Day. The athletes this year are very complimentary of each other, and they do a great job at motivating each other to be better than they were the day before, and that is our ultimate goal for the season, to be better day over day.
Last Season: Finished 9th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class A Championship. Finished 9th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Kayla Kuhns, 6th year (9th overall)
Key Athletes: Maggie Sullivan (jr.), Andrea Benjamin (jr.), Tayler Carter (jr.), Annabelle Cleary (jr.)
Team Goals: Continue to grow as a team in our stunting skills and Game Day execution, work hard to defend our fall STAC Championship title, and qualify for the NYSPHSAA Game Day Championship.
Last Season: Won STAC and Section IV Class B Championships. Finished 7th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Unique Laflore, 7th year
Key Athletes: Lilah Norman (sr.)
Team Goals: To be number one!
Last Season: Finished 12th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Anne-Marie Conley, 24th year
Key Athletes: Nevaeh Martins (sr.), Efran Masso-Ramos (sr.), Alaina Donahue (jr.), Kaitlyn Donahue (jr.)
Team Goals: I have a new team losing eight seniors last year, so we are working hard at coming together and becoming stronger with stunts every practice.
Last Season: Finished 6th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Lyida Mann, 10th year
Key Athletes: Abigail Bennett (sr.), Devyn Brancatofolster (sr.), Imariana Leuci (sr.), Ava Martinkovic (sr.), Landon Weiler (sr.)
Team Goals: Put out a clean routine and improve each week. Qualify for Nationals at Regionals in December.
Last Season: Finished 6th at STAC Championship and 5th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class B)
Head Coach: Natalie Nirchi, 12th year
Key Athletes: We are a small team this season and truly everyone brings something unique and important to the overall energy of the routine!
Team Goals: Make it to the State Championship!
Last Season: Finished 3rd at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class B)
Head Coach: Andrea Guccia, 12th year (16th overall)
Key Athletes: Cecily Smith (sr.), Olivia Carr (sr.), Ava Vonghamchangh (sr.)
Team Goals: Gain confidence when competing and for the team to have consistent execution of skills.
Last Season: Finished 2nd at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class B)
Head Coach: Erin Schultz, 7th year (11th overall)
Key Athletes: Angelina Griffis Smith (sr.), Genell Nwugwo (fresh.), Juliana Donahue (jr.), Lillianna Thurston (fresh.), Raegan Meyer (8th grade), Addison Blinkovich (fresh.), Maliyah Abduallah (fresh.)
Team Goals: Have a positive learning environment for all, be closer as a team, and get solid libs on each stunt group!
Last Season: Finished 8th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kody Smyder, 7th year (10th overall)
Key Athletes: Izzy Bernardini (sr.), Jili O'Hern (jr.), Kali Bryden (jr.)
Team Goals: Improve each week while making effective changes to our routine throughout the season.
Last Season: Finished 5th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Madison Aswad, 1st year (5th overall)
Key Athletes: Sarah Chong (sr.), Sophia Gianisis (soph.)
Team Goals: States for Game Day! The team is focused on performing a clean, technical, and entertaining routine.
Last Season: Finished 4th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class C Championship. Finished 1st in Preliminary Round and 2nd in Final Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class C)
Head Coach: Rita Zielewicz, 3rd year
Key Athletes: Avery Clark (sr.), Sarah Fiacco (sr.), Sylvia Porcari
Team Goals: Improve in skills and sharpness. We want to perfect the skills we know and learn new skills.
Last Season: Finished 11th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class C)
Head Coach: Anndrea Bill
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Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day competitions.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class C)
Head Coach: Nancy Swertfager, 2nd year
Key Athletes: N/A (non-competitive team)
Team Goals: Continue to grow our team - last year we were at 8 on fall cheer, this year we're at 13. Continue to bring back traditions and instill school spirit. Work with our community and support them as best we can.
Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day competitions.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class C)
Head Coach: Katie Fedorwich, 5th year (9th overall)
Key Athletes: Addison Cokely (sr.), Allure McCume (sr.) Maddie Fabrizi (sr.), Aiva Chase (sr.), Peyton Fedorwich (fresh.)
Team Goals: Keep improving our skills and really come together as a team.
Last Season: Finished 10th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class C)
Head Coach: Kelly Singleton, 7th year (17th overall)
Key Athletes: Alyssa Schramm (sr.), Morgan Pratt (jr.), Brooke Brundege (jr.)
Team Goals: We are excited for our second season of Game Day Competitions as we attend weekly meets and will also continue to be on the sidelines at our home and away football games supporting multiple levels.
Last Season: Finished 13th at STAC Championship and 5th at Section IV Class C Championship.
* Note: Owego and Oneonta do not have varsity teams this year.