2024 STAC Champions
Team
Maine-Endwell (411)
Individual
Sam Ligas, Binghamton (73, 1 over par)
** 2024 Section IV Class A Champions: Maine-Endwell
** Individual Champion: Blaise Brixner, Maine-Endwell
** 2024 Section IV Class B Champions: Norwich
** Individual Champion: Brevin Bennett, Norwich
** 2024 Section IV Class C Individual Champion: Jackson Frazier, Oneonta
2025 STAC Championship
Tuesday, October 14 at Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira
2025 Section IV Class A and B Championships
Monday, October 6 at Soaring Eagles Golf Course in Horseheads
2026 Section IV Class C Championship (held in spring season)
Monday, May 18 at Maple Hill Golf Club in Marathon
2025-2026 NYSPHSAA State Championship (held in spring season)
Sunday, June 7 – Monday, June 8 at Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville
2024 Final Standings (STAC League Record, Overall Record)
(League games = 2 matches each vs. rest of division and 1 crossover each West vs. Metro, Central vs. East)
West
x-1. Horseheads 7-4, 12-5
2. Ithaca 5-6, 5-6
3. Corning 3-8, 4-9
3. Elmira 3-8, 3-8
(11 League games total)
(* Corning and Elmira split)
Metro
c,x-1. Maine-Endwell 10-2, 11-2
x-1. Binghamton 10-2, 10-2
x-1. Vestal 10-2, 12-2
4. Union-Endicott 4-8, 4-8
5. Johnson City 0-12, 0-12
(12 League games total)
(* Maine-Endwell, Binghamton, and Vestal all split vs. each other)
Central
x-1. Seton 10-2, 11-2
2. Chenango Forks 8-4, 8-5
3. Owego 5-7, 5-8
4. Chenango Valley 3-9, 3-12
5. Waverly 2-10, 2-12
(12 League games total)
East
x-1. Norwich 11-0, 11-1
wc-2. Oneonta 9-2, 12-2
3. Windsor 4-7, 4-7
4. Susquehanna Valley 0-11, 0-11
(11 League games total)
c = STAC Champions
x = Division Champions
wc = Wild Card
2024 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Sam Ligas (Binghamton, sr.); Jack Fesetch (Horseheads, sr.); Blaise Brixner (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Tino Shattuck (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Ryan Schappert (Union-Endicott, soph.); Justin Alvord (Vestal, sr.)
Central/East All-Conference
Brevin Bennett (Norwich, 7th grade); Matthew Brunick (Norwich, fresh.); Julien Smith (Norwich, sr.); Dylan Brislin (Oneonta, jr.); Jackson Frazier (Oneonta, sr.); Will Pipher (Seton, sr.)
West All-Division
Jack Cavalier (Elmira, jr.); Mason Holloway (Horseheads, sr.); Sam Harris (Ithaca, sr.); Rowan Hinrichsen (Ithaca, jr.); Griffin Levine (Ithaca, jr.); Ruby Shaw (Ithaca, jr.)
Metro All-Division
Max Lisio (Binghamton, soph.); Brady McManus (Binghamton, jr.); Chase Buckley (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Johnny Gorman (Vestal, jr.); Max Hatala (Vestal, jr.); Michael Hotalen (Vestal, sr.)
Central All-Division
Kellen Mulesky (Chenango Forks, sr.); Donavin Perhach (Chenango Forks, jr.); Jacob Bensley (Owego, sr.); Brian Dempsey (Seton, jr.); Chad Haykal (Seton, sr.); John Redmore (Seton, sr.)
East All-Division
Jacob Dowdall (Norwich, sr.); Landon Weaver (Oneonta, fresh.); Adam Spisak (Susquehanna Valley, jr.); Carmine Dozoretz (Windsor, sr.); Dylan Terrell (Windsor, soph.); Brayden Wisneski (Windsor, sr.)
2025 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Clark, 7th year (10th overall)
Key Players: Ethan Ford (sr.), Bryce Clark (sr.), Isaiah Kibbler (soph.)
Team Goals: Outside of two senior leaders, we are a fairly young team. We are hoping to grow and build this season and focus on closing some scoring gaps. By the end of the year, we would like to think we have a shot at making a nice run at the Section IV Class A Tournament.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC West division. Finished 7th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Sayers, 22nd year
Key Players: Jackson Cavalier (sr.), Ryan Ferrario (jr.)
Team Goals: Our hope is that the majority of our starting lineup can qualify for States this spring. This goal would lead to a realistic shot at capturing the STAC West division title.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC West division. Finished 8th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Christine Fischer, 3rd year
Key Players: Hunter Earl (sr.), Seamus Lynch (sr.), Mo Cardinale (jr.), Joey Cain (jr.), Jeff Cain (fresh.)
Team Goals: Win the STAC West division again. Be a strong competitor coming into Sectionals. Have individuals qualify for spring.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Finished 4th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class A Championship. Jack Fesetch finished tied for 6th at Section IV Medalist Tournament and tied for 56th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Dan Miller, 26th year
Key Players: Griffin Levine (sr.), Rowan Hinrichsen (sr.), Ruby Shaw (sr.)
Team Goals: Win the STAC West division and have the opportunity to play for a STAC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division. Finished 5th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Andy Hull, 4th year (10th overall)
Key Players: Brady McManus (sr.), Finn Newton-McManus (soph.), Max Lisio (jr.), Dominick Bernthon (sr.), Ty Miller (fresh.), Rocco Silsbee (soph.)
Team Goals: Win the DiNunzio Invitational, STAC Metro division, STAC Championship, and Section IV Class A Championship.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division (three-way tie with Maine-Endwell and Vestal). Finished 3rd at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship. Sam Ligas won STAC Championship and finished 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship. Ligas won Section IV Medalist Tournament and finished 51st at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Matthew Stoughton, 1st year
Key Players: Michael Roma (sr.), Gabe Stallman (jr.), Jeremiah Bensing (jr.), Logan Affronti (jr.), David Holbert (jr.), Tamir Salomon (soph.), Liam Pendergast (soph.), Reener Deemie (fresh.), Jaxson Glanville (fresh.)
Team Goals: Our biggest goal is simple: to get better every single day. The players have completely bought in and are doing all the right things, both on and off the course. We’re focused on steady improvement, growing together as a team, and putting ourselves in position to compete at a high level. We have a roster full of rising talent across every grade level. The mix of experienced returners and promising young players makes this season especially exciting. Everyone has embraced a process-oriented mindset and a commitment to growth.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division. Finished 5th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Rob Krowiak, 6th year
Key Players: Blaise Brixner (sr.), Tino Shattuck (sr.), Chase Buckley (jr.)
Team Goals: Get better every day as student-athletes and as a team. We will also try to compete for STAC Metro division, STAC, and Section IV Class A titles.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division (three-way tie with Binghamton and Vestal). Won STAC and Section IV Class A Championships. Blaise Brixner won Section IV Class A Championship. Tino Shattuck finished 3rd and Chase Buckley tied for 6th at Section IV Medalist Tournament. Shattuck finished tied for 24th and Buckley tied for 72nd at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class A)
Head Coach: Matt Morley, 9th year (18th overall)
Key Players: Ryan Schappert (jr.), Nathan Soule (sr.), Alex Bierworth (sr.), Alex Roberts (jr.)
Team Goals: Compete for the STAC Metro division, STAC, and Section IV Class A Championships. Try to keep process goals by focusing on each shot.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro division. Finished 6th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class A)
Head Coach: Nick Barney, 4th year
Key Players: Max Hatala (sr.), Johnny Gorman (sr.), Teddy Brosius (jr.), Colin Fimbres (soph.), Anthony Mazzeo (sr.), Larry Morgan (jr.), Rowan O'Donnell (soph.)
Team Goals: Compete each and every day.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division (three-way tie with Binghamton and Maine-Endwell). Finished 2nd at STAC Championship. Finished tied for 1st at Section IV Class A Championship (lost a tiebreaker to Maine-Endwell). Justin Alvord finished 2nd at Section IV Medalist Tournament and 89th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Colin Edwards, 7th year
Key Players: Donovin Perhach (sr.), Jack Hull (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the STAC Central division. Qualify for Sectionals in the spring. Learn how to score better at unknown or difficult courses. Lower our scores in each match we play in.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division. Finished 5th at Section IV Class C Tournament.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Patrick Collins, 9th year (20th overall)
Key Players: Madden Michalko (sr.), Owen Harrison (jr.), Brody McMahon (8th grade)
Team Goals: Hope to be much more relative in competition and be in the mix for a STAC Central division title. As we all know, we are ultimately playing the golf course and can’t control any opposing school.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Did not compete in Section IV Class C Tournament.
Owego River Hawks (Class B)
Head Coach: Chris Evans, 13th year (15th overall)
Key Players: Duke Snyder (sr.), Carter Rieg (sr.), Cal Smith (sr.), Cam Thole (fresh.), Wyatt Prentiss (soph.), Jordan Snyder (soph.), Beckett Tirinato (jr.), Landon Boccassini (soph.), Hudson Brigham (8th grade), Sawyer Prentiss (sr.) Connor Kotski (sr.)
Team Goals: Get some consistency and leadership from our seniors while teaching our younger players how to manage their way around a golf course.
Last Season: Finished tied 3rd in STAC Central division. Finished 4th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class B)
Head Coach: Jason Gosney, 1st year
Key Players: Mark Redmore (jr.), Max Yaeger (sr.), Cooper Witkin (fresh.)
Team Goals: Grow a love for the game of golf to all the players. Have an over .500 overall record with a very young team. Improve every player’s individual stroke average through practice and knowledge of the game, and in turn have players qualify for Sectionals via stroke average. Foster a fun, hardworking group of young men who can be successful on and off the golf course.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Finished 6th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Marc Felt, 2nd year
Key Players: Griff Walter (soph.), Daniel Brady (soph.), Daniel Fischer (jr.), Mac Talada (sr.), Tammo Bruns (sr.), Trevor Allen (soph.), Logan Robinson (soph.), Landon Munn (fresh.), Karson Brunk (fresh.)
Team Goals: I think we can compete in our division. Last year, those away courses were brand new to these guys, which made it difficult. We hope some familiarity and experience will help us win a few more matches this year.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Central division. Did not compete at Section IV Class B Tournament.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: David Branham, 12th year
Key Players: Brevin Bennett (8th grade), Matthew Brunick (soph.), Michael Brunick (sr.), Gavin Burrell (soph.)
Team Goals: Repeat as STAC East division champions and Section IV Class B champions. Send two or maybe three people to the NYSPHSAA State Championship next spring.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Finished 5th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class B Championship. Brevin Bennett won Section IV Class B Championship.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class C)
Head Coach: George Foti, 5th year
Key Players: Dylan Brislin (sr.), Nate Woytach (sr.), Kason Miller (8th grade), Landon Weaver (soph.), Britten Zeh (sr.), Nolan Stark (sr.), Will Daum (8th grade)
Team Goals: Win the STAC East division and the Section IV Class C Championship.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Won the Wild Card to qualify for the STAC Championship and finished 7th. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class C Championship. Jackson Frazier won Section IV Class C Championship.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Evan Ligeikis, 7th year (8th overall)
Key Players: Adam Spisak (sr.), Mitch Latini (sr.), Dominick Faiella (sr.), Cameron Vanderlinde (sr.)
Team Goals: Enjoy and embrace the privilege of playing this game. Improve every day. Believe in yourself, but put the team first. Win on Senior Night.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division. Did not compete at Section IV Class B Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Joel Bennett, 5th year
Key Players: Dylan Terrell (jr.), Jack Wharton (soph.), Alex Young (soph.)
Team Goals: We have no seniors and are very young. Looking for a competitive .500 season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.