2024 STAC Playoffs
Championship
Vestal 2 - Ithaca 1 (OT)
Semi-finals
Vestal 5 - Susquehanna Valley 0
Ithaca 2 - Chenango Valley 1 (OT)
*** 2024 NYSPHSAA Class AA Regional Champions: Vestal
** 2024 Section IV Class AAA Champions: Ithaca
** 2024 Section IV Class AA Champions: Vestal and Horseheads (co-champions declared – Vestal advanced on Penalty Kicks 4-2)
** 2024 Section IV Class A Champions: Chenango Valley
** 2024 Section IV Class B Champions: Waverly
2025 STAC Championship
Friday, October 17 at Larger Enrollment School
2025 Section IV Championships
Class AAA: Thursday, October 30 at Waverly
Class AA: Thursday, October 30 at Union-Endicott
Class A and B: Saturday, November 1 at Chenango Valley
Class C: Saturday, November 1 at Sidney
2025 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Sunday, November 16 at Cortland HS or Homer HS
2024 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)
(*3 points/win, 1 point/tie for League games. Due to ties, soccer does not use a percentage system to determine division champions.)
West
x-1. Ithaca 7-1-3, 9-3-3 (24 pts.)
2. Horseheads 7-3-1, 9-4-2 (22)
3. Corning 5-5-1, 7-6-1 (16)
4. Elmira 4-5-2, 7-8-2 (14)
(11 League games total)
Metro
c,x-1. Vestal 9-2-1, 13-4-2 (28 pts.)
2. Maine-Endwell 8-4, 10-5 (24)
3. Union-Endicott 6-6, 8-7 (18)
4. Binghamton 2-10, 2-12 (6)
5. Johnson City 0-12, 0-13 (0)
(12 League games total)
Central
x-1. Chenango Valley 11-0, 14-2 (33 pts.)
2. Waverly 9-2, 13-5 (27)
3. Owego 6-5, 7-7 (18)
4. Chenango Forks 5-5-1, 9-7-1 (16)
5. Seton 1-10, 1-12-1 (3)
(11 League games total)
East
x-1. Susquehanna Valley 5-3-1, 6-9-1 (16 pts.)
2. Norwich 3-6, 7-9 (9)
3. Oneonta 0-9, 0-13 (0)
(9 League games total)
c = STAC Champions
x = Division Champions
2024 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Goalkeeper: Lamia Kosick (Union-Endicott, sr.)
Defender: Ashaya Wallace (Elmira, sr.); Katie Miley (Horseheads, jr.); Phoebe Colvin (Ithaca, sr.); Maria Paz (Ithaca, sr.); Gianna DeSantis (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Lauryn Kunkel (Union-Endicott, jr.); Addison Stockwin (Vestal, sr.)
Midfield: Emma Kamas (Horseheads, sr.); Carmen Esposito (Ithaca, sr.); Lily Colling (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Victoria Elliott (Union-Endicott, soph.); Ava Schmitt (Vestal, sr.)
Forward: Lilia Mack (Corning, sr.); Maddie Ribble (Horseheads, soph.); Eliza DeRito (Ithaca, jr.); Kiara Neal (Maine-Endwell, fresh.); Alaina Browning (Vestal, soph.)
Central/East All-Conference
Goalkeeper: Piper Collins (Chenango Forks, fresh.)
Defender: Alyssa Denton (Chenango Forks, sr.); Caelyn Koch (Chenango Valley, sr.); Cally Richardson (Norwich, sr.); Leah Clark (Owego, fresh.); Cadia Fain (Owego, sr.)
Midfield: CC Kasmarcik (Chenango Forks, fresh.); Maddie Hayes (Chenango Valley, sr.); Emily Nickson (Chenango Valley, sr.); Isabella Silvestri (Owego, sr.); Makenzie Olmstead (Waverly, soph.)
Forward: Aubrey McMullen (Chenango Forks, fresh.); Braeleigh Durkot (Chenango Valley, 8th grade); Josey Ryan (Norwich, soph.); Ashlyn Dalton (Owego, soph.)
West All-Division
Goalkeeper: Lucy Levine (Ithaca, soph.)
Defender: Maggie Calkins (Corning, jr.); Hayden Robertson (Corning, jr.); Lilly Rice (Elmira, sr.); Megan Wolf (Horseheads, sr.); Caitlin Yearick (Horseheads, jr.); Mae Johnson (Ithaca, jr.)
Midfield: Ashley Giammichelle (Horseheads, soph.); Olivia Hornsby (Horseheads, jr.); Hannah Antonyak (Ithaca, sr.); Rumi Blizzard (Ithaca, jr.); Isabel Makosch (Ithaca, jr.); Sloane Moss (Elmira, jr.)
Forward: Sophia ReSue (Corning, sr.); Addison Taft (Elmira, sr.); Sydney Blunt (Horseheads, soph.)
Metro All-Division
Goalkeeper: Sara McGlynn (Johnson City, jr.)
Defender: Alex Lisio (Binghamton, sr.); Reem Adam (Johnson City, jr.); Elena Romanelli (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Ella Winn (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Sarah Collison (Union-Endicott, sr.); Amelia Swavola (Union-Endicott, sr.); Breanne Eldred (Vestal, jr.); Kylee Hannon (Vestal, jr.)
Midfield: Natalie Fedorchuk (Union-Endicott, jr.); Adriana Murphy (Union-Endicott, jr.); Katelin Gowe (Vestal, jr.); Ariana Lozier (Vestal, jr.)
Forward: Angie Banks (Binghamton, sr.); Emery Guzyk (Johnson City, sr.); Merisa Mujcic (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Mariska Schild (Maine-Endwell, jr.)
Central All-Division
Goalkeeper: Hannah Watson (Chenango Valley, soph.)
Defender: Jade Behlog (Chenango Valley, jr.); Carrigan Charpinsky (Chenango Valley, 8th grade); Isabella Testani (Chenango Valley, fresh.); Kayla Coppage (Owego, sr.)
Midfield: Katie Black (Chenango Forks, fresh.); Delaney Wood (Chenango Forks, jr.); Tiffani Schaefer (Chenango Valley, soph.); Kait Sutton (Waverly, jr.)
Forward: Abby Herceg (Chenango Valley, soph.); Elizabeth Reigle (Owego, sr.); Sarah Lewis (Seton, jr.); Kiley Stillman (Waverly, sr.)
East All-Division
Goalkeeper: Norah Schneider (Susquehanna Valley, sr.)
Defender: Selene Wellman (Oneonta, sr.); Thalia Wellman (Oneonta, sr.); Ella Kariam (Susquehanna Valley, soph.)
Midfield: Maya Adoff (Norwich, sr.); Brynley Ryan (Norwich, fresh.); Jordan Bellinger (Oneonta, sr.); Lillie Palmateer (Oneonta, jr.); Addison Rosenkrans (Susquehanna Valley, sr.)
Forward: Bella DiIorio (Norwich, sr.); Addisyn Macarak (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Gracie Wallace (Susquehanna Valley, jr.); Hayle Warner (Susquehanna Valley, sr.)
2025 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Julie Pierce, 28th year
Key Players: Hayden Robertson (sr.), Maggie Calkins (sr.), Makenna Kempton (jr.), Ruby Squier (jr.), Keana Mann (jr.), Kate Winderl (sr.), and Lia Mazalli (sr.), Aubrey Rose (soph.), Emma Mase (jr.), Brynna Walsh (fresh.)
Team Goals: Improve each day, grow together as a team, and be in contention at the end of the season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division. Defeated Elmira in Semi-final, lost to Ithaca in Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Elmira Express (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Zachary Sarno, 15th year (19th overall)
Key Players: Juliana Wilbur (sr./Defender), Sloane Moss (sr./Defender), Delaney Billbe (fresh./Goalkeeper), Gracelyn Wheeler (fresh./Goalkeeper), Gigi Capilli (fresh./Defender), Hailey Hamilton (fresh./Forward)
Team Goals: We are a very young team with only four seniors and five juniors. All the rest of our team are freshman and an 8th grader. Many were on varsity last year, so they are all another year older. We look to continue our growth as a team from last year, and see where that growth can lead us as a team and on the field.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West division. Lost to Corning in Section IV Class AAA Semi-final.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class AA)
Head Coach: Lee Spencer, 7th year (20th overall)
Key Players: Katie Miley (sr./Defender), Maddy Ribble (jr./Forward), Sydney Blunt (jr./Forward), Sammie Bonnell (fresh./Winger)
Team Goals: Compete for and win a Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Defeated Union-Endicott in Semi-final and tied Vestal to win Section IV Class AA Championship (co-champions). Did not advance to the state tournament due to losing in penalty kicks.
Ithaca Little Red (Class AAA)
Head Coach: DJ Roberts, 3rd year (6th overall)
Key Players: Eliza DeRito (sr.), Aicha Cisse (sr.), Isabel Mackosch (sr.)
Team Goals: I am a fan of tactics and love a good game. My goal is to have our girls play quality football. In the past two years we have been STAC finalists and STAC champions, and it would be great for the girls to go after it again.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Defeated Chenango Valley in Semi-final, lost to Vestal in STAC Championship. Defeated Corning to win Section IV Class AAA Championship. Lost to Arlington (I) in NYSPHSAA Class AAA Subregional.
Metro
Johnson City Wildcats (Class A)
Head Coach: Brittany Carpenter, 3rd year (5th overall)
Key Players: Leah Bilek (sr.), Sara McGlynn (sr.), Megan Rought (sr.)
Team Goals: We have a team mixed of returning players and some who have never played soccer before. We strive to foster growth of skill and knowledge of the game both on and off the field.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Mark Lee, 4th year (5th overall)
Key Players: Gianna DeSantis (sr.), Kiara Neal (soph.), Laura Napierala (jr.)
Team Goals: We play in a very competitive conference. Our goal is to compete every time we're given the opportunity to step onto the field. We have a strong community behind us, and we'll do our best to make them proud.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division. Defeated Norwich in Semi-final, lost to Chenango Valley in Section IV Class A Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class AA)
Head Coach: Kendra Ryerson, 8th year (19th overall)
Key Players: Natalie Fedorchuk (sr.), Adri Murphy (sr.), Lauryn Kunkel (sr.), Tori Elliott (jr.), Megan Ryan (soph.)
Team Goals: Continue growing as a team and make it to sectionals.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro division. Lost to Horseheads in Section IV Class AA Semi-final.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class AA)
Co-Head Coaches: Gina Talbut, 7th year (11th overall) and Aly Anderson, 4th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Ariana Lozier (sr.), Alaina Browning (jr.), Sole O'Hara Nunes (sr.), Alexandria Dzuba (soph.)
Team Goals: 100% dedication, team unity, win another Section IV Class AA title, and get back to the Final 4!!! But mostly, have fun while doing it all :)
Last Season: Won STAC West Metro division. Defeated Susquehanna Valley in Semi-final and Ithaca to win STAC Championship. Tied Horseheads to win Section IV Class AA Championship (co-champions). Advanced to state tournament due to winning in penalty kicks. Defeated Goshen Central (IX) to win Regional Final, lost to Columbia (II) in NYSPHSAA Class AA State Semi-final.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Matt Wood, 1st year (9th overall)
Key Players: Delaney Wood (sr./Midfield), Alex Clutz (sr./Defender), Anna Ginalski (sr./Defender), Piper Collins (soph./ Goalkeeper), Aubrey McMullen (soph./Forward), Katie Black (soph./Midfield)
Team Goals: After finishing last season in the Section IV Class B Championship game and graduating only a few players, this year’s team looks to be a strong contender for not only a Section IV title but maybe a run at the State Final Four. The team has also added some new talent and looks forward to seeing it all come together this season.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Defeated Susquehanna Valley in Quarterfinal and Union Springs/Port Byron in Semi-final, lost to Waverly in Section IV Class B Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class A)
Head Coach: Devon Lash, 3rd year (10+ overall)
Key Players: Tiffani Schaefer (jr.), Hannah Watson (jr.), Bella Testani (soph.), Carrigan Charpinsky (fresh.), Braeleigh Durkot (fresh.)
Team Goals: Be successful as a Class A team in our second season as one. While we are forming our identity as a team after graduating some key players last year, we still have high expectations of ourselves to win everything possible.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Lost to Ithaca in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Owego in Semi-final and Maine-Endwell to win Section IV Class A Championship. Lost to Rye (I) in NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Final.
Owego River Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Katelyn Simpson, 1st year (9th overall)
Key Players: Ashlyn Dalton (jr./Forward), Leah Clark (soph./Defense), Kira Coppage (soph./Midfield)
Team Goals: This season, our goal is to be highly competitive while continuing to grow and build on the progress we made last year. We have a talented group of players who are committed to developing strong team chemistry, supporting one another, and working toward shared goals. By maintaining a competitive mindset, pushing each other in practice, and holding ourselves to a high standard, we aim to be successful both on and off the field. The effort and dedication this group has already shown makes us excited for what we can accomplish together this season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division. Lost to Chenango Valley in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class A – combined with Windsor)
Head Coach: Ehrlich Chery, 3rd year
Key Players: Sarah Lewis (sr./Forward), Addelyn O’Neil (7th grade/Winger), Viviana Garia (soph./Midfielder)
Team Goals: Qualify for sectionals and then see how far this new team can go!
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Central division. Lost to Groton in Section IV Class C First Round.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Tara Hogan, 10th year (15th overall)
Key Players: Makenzie Olmsted (jr./Defender), Kait Sutton (sr./Forward, Midfield), Ryleigh Judson (jr./Forward, Midfield), Gianna Soprano (soph.), Maci Wheeler (soph.)
Team Goals: Coming off our first ever sectional title, we have the bar set high. Now that we're playing as an A school, that bar might be a little higher and a touch out of reach as we play mostly B schools and C schools. This will greatly and negatively affect us for sectional points.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division. Defeated Spencer-Van Etten/Candor in Quarterfinal, Lansing in Semi-final, and Chenango Forks to win Section IV Class B Championship. Lost to Bronxville (I) in NYSPHSAA Class B Regional Final.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class A)
Head Coach: Riley Lougee, 2nd year (4th overall)
Key Players: Josey Ryan (jr./Center Midfield, Forward), Daphney Frank (sr./Goalkeeper), Quinn Terry (soph./Center Midfield)
Team Goals: This year we are looking to win the STAC Championship as well as make a run in the sectional playoffs.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Lost to Maine-Endwell in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: Jerry Mackey, 21st year (32nd overall)
Key Players: Desi Wheeler (sr./Goalkeeper), Lillie Palmateer (sr./Forward, Midfield), Jaelyn Gallusser (sr./Defender), Selina Scianimanico (sr./Forward, Midfield), Carly Stamas (soph./Forward), Jenevieve Gallusser (soph./Defender), Lyla Hinchey (fresh./Midfield), Nora Sander (fresh./Midfield)
Team Goals: Compete for the STAC East division title and continue to improve throughout the year. Try to play as long as possible this season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Landey James, 4th year (16th overall)
Key Players: Kylee Richardson (sr./Defender), Gracie Wallace (sr./Forward), Addison Ruffo (jr./Midfield), Quyn Remza (jr./Defender), Ella Kariam (jr./Defender), Ava Kariam (fresh./Midfield)
Team Goals: Take full accountability for our season. We know if we want success this fall it’ll have to be earned. Build on last season’s performances. We want to win sectionals and make a push in the state tournament.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Lost to Vestal in STAC Semi-final. Lost to Chenango Forks in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
* Note: Binghamton and Windsor do not have varsity teams this year.