2023-2024 STAC Champions
Maine-Endwell
** 2023-2024 Section IV Class A Champions: Elmira
** 2023-2024 Section IV Class B Champions: Horseheads
** 2023-2024 Section IV Class C Champions: Maine-Endwell
** 2023-2024 Section IV Class D Champions: Seton
** 2023-2024 Section IV Co-ed Champions: Oneonta
2024-2025 STAC Championship
Saturday, February 1 at Johnson City
2024-2025 Section IV Championships
Saturday, March 1 at TBD
2024-2025 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Saturday, March 8 at Visions Veteran Memorial Arena in Binghamton
2024-2025 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Aspyn Landis, 6th year
Key Athletes: All of them, as we are a young team this year – no seniors and only two upperclassmen.
Team Goals: Growth in the program across all levels, growth in individual skill which in-turn will grow the team, and growth in team unity.
Last Season: Finished 15th at STAC Championship. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Michelle Allen, 16th year
Key Athletes: The whole team! We kept a large team for our winter season, and we have some new athletes joining us as well. With new flyers in place and restructuring our stunt groups, we hope to create an energy filled routine that will score well throughout the season.
Team Goals: The team is committed to improving individual and collective cheerleading skills. This includes mastering stunts, jumps, and dance routines that are both safe and visually impressive. We aim to prepare thoroughly for competitions, focusing on routine execution, teamwork, and presentation. By setting realistic and challenging goals, we strive for success while maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Last Season: Finished 10th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class A Championship. Finished 9th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class B)
Head Coach: Kayla Kuhns, 6th year (9th overall)
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Last Season: Finished 2nd at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class B Championship. Finished 3rd in Final Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Unique Laflore, 7th year
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Last Season: Finished 8th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Class A Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Anna-Marie Conley, 25th year
Key Athletes: Nevaeh Martins (sr.), Abigail Gerard (soph.)
Team Goals: Each season I start over with half the team being new. I hope to bridge that gap in the future. So, our main goal is to strengthen this young team for Nationals in 2026.
Last Season: Finished 9th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Co-ed Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Co-ed)
Head Coach: Lydia Mann, 10th year
Key Athletes: Brooke Dyer (jr.), Landon Weiler (sr.), Ava Martinkovic (sr.), Devyn Brancatofolster (sr.)
Team Goals: Add more co-ed stunting to our routine and put out a clean routine that we can be proud of. We are also working towards attending the UCA Nationals Competition in Florida again this year.
Last Season: Finished 4th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Co-ed Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class B)
Head Coach: Andrea Guccia, 12th year (16th overall)
Key Athletes: Ava Barrett (sr.), Addison Stemple (sr.), Rose McKertich (sr.), Melodie Khounesombat (sr.), Keira Combs (sr.)
Team Goals: Improve on our stunting skills and execution and to make it Sectionals.
Last Season: Finished 3rd at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Class B Championship.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class B)
Head Coach: Erin Schultz, 7th year (11th overall)
Key Athletes: Raegan Meyer (8th grade), Lilly Thurston (fresh.), Addison Blinkovich (fresh.), Genell Nwugwo (fresh.), Juli Donahue (jr.), Samantha Symons (jr.), Maliyah Abduallah (fresh.)
Team Goals: Improve overall technique on individual and group skills! Our athletes have improved so much from the fall season, and I cannot wait to see how far they come!
Last Season: Finished 12th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Class B Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kody Smyder, 7th year (14th overall)
Key Athletes: Izzy Bernardini (sr.), Jili O'Hern (jr.), Kali Bryden (jr.)
Team Goals: Continue to improve and progress and hit our "peak" when it matters most.
Last Season: Finished 7th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Madison Aswad, 1st year (4th overall)
Key Athletes: Madison Allen (sr.), Reagan Perney (soph.)
Team Goals: Our biggest goal is bonding as a team and maintaining a family dynamic. The season is long, but the friendships and trust last a lifetime! Additionally, we are focusing stunt technique and consistent routines that hit at every competition.
Last Season: Finished 5th at STAC Championship. Advanced to Section IV Class C Championship.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class D)
Head Coach: Rita Zielewicz, 3rd year
Key Athletes: Ariana Beslija (fresh.), Hayden Buckley (fresh.)
Team Goals: Place at States. We are hoping to improve from last year and work on hitting new skills.
Last Season: Finished 13th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class D Championship. Finished 8th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class C)
Head Coach: Anndrea Bill, 2nd year (10th overall)
Key Athletes: Jacey Davis, Addison Bill, Lila Voorhees, Michaela Spiegel
Team Goals: Look to compete at the next level in our stunting and execution.
Last Season: Finished 16th at STAC Championship. Did not qualify for sectionals.
East
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Co-ed)
Head Coach: Kelly Tavarone, 9th year
Key Athletes: Liam Rowe (soph.)
Team Goals: Train like we have never won. Compete like we have never lost.
Last Season: Finished 6th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Co-ed Championship. Finished 5th in Final Round at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class C)
Head Coach: Katie Fedorwich, 6th year (9th overall)
Key Athletes: Allure McCume (sr.), Maddie Fabrizi (sr.), Aiva Chase (sr.)
Team Goals: Gain new skills and come together as a team.
Last Season: Finished 10th at STAC Championship. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Windsor Black Knights (Co-ed)
Head Coach: Kelly Singleton, 7th year
Key Athletes: Raydin Chapman (jr.), Valaina Royal (jr.), Charlotte Bidwell (7th grade), Gianna Rossi (7th grade), Sophia Grant (7th grade), Ella Jones (jr.), Javon Ferrante (soph.)
Team Goals: This is my first time coaching a Co-ed team and I know I am excited for this new adventure.
Last Season: Finished 14th at STAC Championship. Did not qualify for sectionals.
(* Note – Maine-Endwell, Owego, and Norwich do not have varsity cheerleading teams this year.)