2024 STAC Playoffs
Championship
Owego 4 - Ithaca 1
Semi-finals
Owego 2 - Maine-Endwell 0
Ithaca 3 - Oneonta 0
** 2024 Section IV Class AAA Champions: Elmira
** 2024 Section IV Class AA Champions: Vestal
** 2024 Section IV Class A Champions: Owego
** 2024 Section IV Class B Champions: Chenango Forks
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 Middletown 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 9-1-1, 10-3-2 (28 pts.)
2. Horseheads 6-4-1, 7-6-1 (19)
3. Corning 6-5, 8-7 (18)
4. Elmira 6-5, 12-6 (18)
(11 League games total)
(* Corning swept Elmira)
Metro
x-1. Maine-Endwell 10-3, 10-5 (30 pts.)
2. Vestal 9-4, 10-6 (27)
3. Union-Endicott 3-9, 3-10 (9)
3. Binghamton 3-9, 3-11 (9)
5. Johnson City 0-12, 2-13 (0)
(12 League games total)
(* Maine-Endwell defeated Vestal in a one-game tiebreaker)
(* Binghamton and Union-Endicott split)
Central
c,x-1. Owego 11-0, 18-1 (33 pts.)
2. Chenango Forks 8-2-1, 15-3-1 (22)
3. Seton 5-5-1, 8-7-1 (16)
4. Chenango Valley 5-5-1, 6-7-2 (16)
5. Waverly 1-10, 3-13 (3)
(11 League games total)
(* Seton swept Chenango Valley)
East
x-1. Oneonta 5-4, 11-7 (15)
2. Susquehanna Valley 4-4-1, 8-6-1 (13)
3. Norwich 0-9, 1-12 (0)
(9 League games total)
c = STAC Champions
x = Division Champions
2024 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Goalkeeper: Gavin McInernery (Horseheads, sr.); Leonard Levy (Ithaca, sr.)
Defender: Seaver Nellis (Corning, sr.); Anthony Kitching (Elmira, sr.); Ben Church (Horseheads, sr.); Mario Moretin (Union-Endicott, sr.)
Midfield: Luca Capilli (Elmira, jr.); Elijah Friend (Horseheads, sr.); Parker Moses (Maine Endwell, jr.); Nate Klym (Vestal, sr.)
Forward/Striker: Parker Lewis (Binghamton, sr.); Taylor Freelove (Corning, jr.); Spencer Wheeler (Elmira, sr.); Oliver Klemm (Ithaca, sr.); David Samarsky (Vestal, sr.)
Central/East All-Conference
Goalkeeper: Nolan Siragny (Chenango Forks, sr.)
Defender: Aiden Argento (Chenango Forks, sr.); Grant MacRabie (Chenango Forks, sr.); Declan Clark (Chenango Valley, jr.)
Midfield: Zephan Tompkins (Chenango Forks, sr.); Matthew Rubin (Oneonta, sr.); Matthew Higgins (Owego, sr.); Nasser Al-Khalid (Susquehanna Valley, sr.)
Forward/Striker: Nathan Raab (Chenango Forks, sr.); Vasil Brich (Owego, sr.); Zayir VanScoy (Owego, sr.); George Phillips (Seton, sr.); Jack Desimone (Susquehanna Valley, jr.)
West All-Division
Goalkeeper: Sean Hanrahan (Elmira, jr.)
Defender: Alex Large (Corning, sr.); Casey Robbins (Corning, sr.); Brody Hamilton (Elmira, jr.); Colton Owen (Horseheads, sr.); Hickory Selin (Ithaca, sr.)
Midfield: Rohan Amin (Corning, sr.); Kaelan Brenen-Buseck (Elmira, jr.); Tristan Quanz (Horseheads, sr.); Jaeyoon Ahn (Ithaca, sr.)
Forward/Striker: Landyn Proudfoot (Corning, soph.); Grayson Timmons (Corning, jr.); Dominic Capilli (Elmira, soph.); Erik Einarson (Ithaca, sr.)
Metro All-Division
Goalkeeper: Armani Torres (Binghamton, jr.)
Defender: Adam Nguyen (Binghamton, sr.); Brody Sefass (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Oscar Villatoro (Maine-Endwell, sr.); JJ Herzig (Union-Endicott, sr.)
Midfield: Chris Somers (Binghamton, jr.); Luke Nunn (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Brian Villatoro (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Trevor Fundis (Vestal, jr.); Jake Nelson (Vestal, jr.)
Forward/Striker: Javier Perez Morales (Johnson City, jr.); Stratos Anostos (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Landon Stenta (Maine-Endwell, fresh.); Robbie Malarkey (Union-Endicott, 8th grade)
Central All-Division
Goalkeeper: Tywala Stafford (Chenango Valley, sr.)
Defender: Maxwell Harkness (Chenango Forks, soph.); Jordan Benewski (Seton, sr.); Reece Goodman (Seton, sr.); Andrew Lalor (Seton, sr.); Jaxson Belokur (Owego, sr.)
Midfield: Braden Watson (Chenango Forks, jr.); Zachary Blaise (Chenango Valley, jr.); Anthony Gianisis (Chenango Valley, sr.); Constantinos Hiras (Chenango Valley, jr.); Rowan Schmidt (Seton, jr.)
Forward/Striker: Alexander McMullen (Chenango Forks, sr.); Connor Chobot (Owego, sr.); Nick Raeff (Seton, jr.); Jesse Lantz (Waverly, fresh.)
East All-Division
Goalkeeper: Aiden Wamsley (Oneonta, soph.)
Defender: Brett Jacobs (Oneonta, sr.); Ben Pauline (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Colin Trotter (Susquehanna Valley, soph.); Andrew Waite (Susquehanna Valley, sr.)
Midfield: Cameron Comstock (Oneonta, soph.); Nico Ianelli (Oneonta, soph.); Luca Rubin (Oneonta, soph.); Giano Lisi (Susquehanna Valley, soph.)
Forward/Striker: Darren Rose (Oneonta, jr.)
2025 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Chad Freelove, 13th year (17th overall)
Key Players: James Goodman (jr.), Will Howles (sr.), Matthew McKendrick (sr.), Landyn Proudfoot (jr.), Grayson Timmons (sr.), John Tolly (sr.), Charlie Warner (sr.)
Team Goals: Play together as a team with the goal to be playing our best soccer at the end of the season.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division. Lost to Elmira in Section IV Class AAA Semi-final.
Elmira Express (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Derek Hamilton, 15th year (20th overall)
Key Players: Luca Capilli (sr./Midfield), Kaelan Brenen-Buseck (sr./Forward, Midfielder), Chase Christian (jr./Defender, Midfield), Dom Capilli (jr./Midfield), Riley O'Herron (sr./Defender), Brody Hamilton (sr./Defender)
Team Goals: Win a back-to-back Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West division. Defeated Corning in Semi-final and Ithaca to win Section IV Class AAA Championship. Lost to Scarsdale (I) in NYSPHSAA Class AAA Subregional.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class AA)
Head Coach: Mark Mucci, 15th year (20th overall)
Key Players: Mason Earl (fresh.), Connor Miele (fresh.), Brayden Spier (jr.), Tommy Klee (sr.)
Team Goals: Same as always – be better at the end of the season than we were at the start and win the section.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division. Lost to Vestal in Section IV Class AA Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Jonathan Billing, 4th year (17th overall)
Key Players: Charles Leyden-Githler (jr.)
Team Goals: Our focus is on developing players' skills, building stronger team chemistry, and playing with greater unity. Our goals include increasing our goals per shot percentage, securing more shutouts, and ultimately winning the Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Defeated Oneonta in Semi-final, lost to Owego in STAC Championship. Lost to Elmira in Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class AA)
Head Coach: Zachary Boyko, 3rd year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class A)
Head Coach: Danijal Brkovic, 1st year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division. Lost to Owego in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Beau Brinsko, 10th year (18th overall)
Key Players: Parker Moses (sr.), Brian Villatoro (sr.), Porter Mann (sr.), Landon Stenta (soph.)
Team Goals: Represent Section IV at the state level.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division (defeated Vestal in a Tiebreaker Game). Lost to Owego in STAC Semi-final. Lost to Owego in Section IV Class A Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class AA)
Head Coach: Ted Hudock, 4th year (21st overall)
Key Players: Kalen Smith (sr./Goalkeeper), Nico Greco (soph./Goalkeeper), Luca Mazzini (sr./Defender), Amed Zebari (sr./Defender), Josh Mazzarese (sr./Striker), Robbie Malarkey (fresh./Forward), Kenny Fernandez (jr./Forward)
Team Goals: We hope to get back to Sectionals this year after missing out last year. It’s basically an all new defense for us, so the sooner they gel the better our chances are.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class AA)
Head Coach: Dave Barr, 13th year (30+ overall)
Key Players: Jacob Nelson (jr./Multiple Positions), Trevor Fundis (sr./Defender), Joaquin Paler-Large (sr./Center Back)
Team Goals: Win the Section IV Class AA Championship. Bring the STAC Championship back to Vestal (won 6 of the last 11 STAC Championships and 8 of the last 11 Sectional Championships). Perform our best in the postseason. All of these goals depend on our improvement during the season.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division (lost to Maine-Endwell in a Tiebreaker Game). Defeated Horseheads to win Section IV Class AA Championship. Lost to Goshen Central (IX) in NYSPHSAA Class AA Regional Final.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Jarod McMullen, 16th year (24th overall)
Key Players: Braden Watson (sr.), Ethan Vasina (sr.), Jacob Clutz (sr.), Lincoln Raab (jr.), AJ Rullo (soph.), Max Harkness (jr.), Brady Vaseleck (jr.)
Team Goals: Go to the state tournament.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division. Defeated Dryden in Quarterfinal, Spencer-Van Etten/Candor in Semi-final, and Oneonta to win Section IV Class B Championship. Lost to Rye Neck (I) in NYSPHSAA Class B Regional Final.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class B)
Head Coach: Bill Clark, 1st year (20th overall)
Key Players: Declan Clark (sr./Central Midfield, Forward), Zach Blaise (sr./Forward), Kostas Hiras (sr./Midfielder), DJ Steen (sr./Defender), Owen Oldroyd (sr./Defender), Nate Adams (sr./Defender), Kosta Battisti (jr./Forward), Parker Hayes (soph./Wing)
Team Goals: 110% effort, hit our potential, stay healthy, and get as deep into the postseason as possible. Have a valuable and fun season for all players, but always looking to be successful for our seniors on their last ride!
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Defeated Lansing in Quarterfinal by Penalty Kicks, lost to Oneonta in Section IV Class B Semi-final.
Owego River Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Alessio DeMichele, 5th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Owen Hallenbeck (jr./Midfield), Fineas Duffy (jr./Midfield), Chris Ward (sr./Midfield), Sam Beyer (sr./Defender)
Team Goals: Win as many games as possible, compete for STAC Central division and Section IV Class A titles, and live up to past Owego teams. Improve as a team each day and play an exciting brand of soccer.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Defeated Maine-Endwell in Semi-final and Ithaca to win STAC Championship. Defeated Johnson City in Semi-final and Maine-Endwell to win Section IV Class A Championship. Lost to Our Lady of Lourdes (IX) in NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Final.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class C)
Head Coach: Alex Walsh, 8th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Rowan Schmidt (sr.), Cornelius Gehring (sr.)
Team Goals: Get better every day.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division. Defeated Greene in Quarterfinal and Trumansburg in Semi-final, lost to Southern Cayuga in Section IV Class C Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Jon Rankin, 2nd year (5th overall)
Key Players: Jesse Lantz (soph.), Peyton Robinson (sr.), Aiden Doherty (sr.), Logan Roskow (sr.), Andrew Larrabee (sr.), Collin Wheeler (jr.), Cohen Kraft (fresh.), James Cole (fresh.)
Team Goals: Qualify for sectional play. The boys are in a very good mindset and have been working extremely hard in the offseason to get competition ready.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Central division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class A)
Head Coach: Michael Oberg, 1st year
Key Players: Joe Hall (sr./Goalkeeper), Wyeth Stafford (jr./Midfield), James Sprague (soph./Midfield), Liam Ballin (sr./Attack)
Team Goals: Finish .500 or better.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: Todd Scanlon, 2nd year (27th overall)
Key Players: Darren Rose (sr.), Luca Rubin (jr.), Cam Comstock (jr.), Nickolas Iannelli (jr.), Anthony Iannelli (jr.), Brandon Espersen (jr.), Ethan Temming (jr.), Ishan Burra (soph.)
Team Goals: Be in the Section IV Class B Championship game and hang a State Championship banner on the wall.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Lost to Ithaca in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Walton/Downsville in Quarterfinal and Chenango Valley in Semi-final, lost to Chenango Forks in Section IV Class B Championship.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Jay Vimislik, 9th year (15th overall)
Key Players: Jack Desimone (sr.), Colin Trotter (jr.), Giano Lisi (jr.)
Team Goals: Improve as a team day by day. The team wants to win the STAC East division and play in the STAC playoffs. The ultimate goal is to win the Section IV Class B Championship and move onto the next level, but one game at a time.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Lost to Spencer-Van Etten/Candor in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Steve Miller, 8th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Lucas Sansom (fresh.), Parker Lake (sr.), Talon Otis (sr.) Gaberiel Payne (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the Section IV Class B Championship. Get upperclassman prepared for the next level if they intend on playing in college. Have fun and learn on the pitch every day.
Last Season: Did not field a varsity team.