2024 STAC Champions
Union-Endicott
** 2024 Section IV Class A Champions: Horseheads
** 2024 Section IV Class B Champions: Union-Endicott
** 2024 Section IV Class C Champions: Chenango Forks
2025 STAC Championship
Sunday, October 19 at Chenango Valley
2025 Section IV Championships
Sunday, November 2 at Union-Endicott
2025 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Sunday, November 9 at Hudson Valley Community College
2025 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Ashley Butler, 2nd year
Key Athletes: Amaia Mower (jr.), Emmaleigh Butler (sr.), Chloe Wightman (jr.), Lillian Gee (jr.), Kyra Soul (sr.)
Team Goals: Hope to be louder and bigger this year while building great relationships and making unforgettable memories.
Last Season: Finished 14th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Michelle Allen, 17th year
Key Athletes: All seniors athletes
Team Goals: Continue building on last year’s success by growing and increasing our execution scores, while also strengthening our team’s performance and confidence at each competition.
Last Season: Finished 9th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Kayla Kuhns, 8th year (11th overall)
Key Athletes: All 10 seniors
Team Goals: Grow in our Game Day execution and technique, be close as a team, and qualify for the NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Last Season: Won Section IV Class A Championship. Finished 2nd at STAC Championship. Finished 4th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA Class A State Championship (top 3 teams advance to Final Round).
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Unique Laflore, 8th year
Key Athletes: Elzita Myers (sr.)
Team Goals: Have a great season, finish strong, and enjoy each other!!!!
Last Season: Finished 12th at STAC Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Anna-Marie Conley, 26th year
Key Athletes: Emma Sager (sr.), Ave Sager (sr.), Madison Brown (sr.), Akua Boateng (sr.), Yeazelle Sapp (sr.), Skyla Cintron (sr.) Nevah Crowder (sr.), Ella Vazquez (8th grade)
Team Goals: Mesh the different ages to band together to form one team. We plan on going to Nationals if we get a bid.
Last Season: Finished 8th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Lydia Mann, 11th year
Key Athletes: Brooke Dyer (sr.), Megan Jablonowski (jr.), Carmella Martinkovic (fresh.)
Team Goals: Put out a clean and exciting routine. Build a supportive family atmosphere in the gym.
Last Season: Finished 4th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class B)
Head Coach: Brianna Gadziala, 1st year
Key Athletes: Paige Babcock (sr.), Luci Montayne (jr.), Sophia Anderson (jr.), Charolette Brady (jr.), Cadance Wanglund (jr.), Kayleigh (JJ) Goodspeed (jr.), Alyssa Totten (jr.)
Team Goals: Build our team bonding and make it feel like a family. While building a loud, exciting routine that will get everybody excited!
Last Season: Finished 5th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class B)
Head Coach: Andrea Guccia, 17th overall
Key Athletes: Tristyn Robbins (sr./Captain), Bella Troy (sr./Captain), Ava Shive (sr.), Maryn Morse (sr.)
Team Goals: Qualify for the Section IV Class B Championship. With 10 new members joining varsity, this year will be a transition from last season, but we’re focused on building strong teamwork, consistency, and confidence as we grow together.
Last Season: Won STAC and Section IV Class B Championships. Finished 1st in Preliminary Round to advance to the Final Round at the NYSPHSAA Class B State Championship. Finished 3rd in Final Round.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class B)
Head Coach: Erin Schultz, 8th year (12th overall)
Key Athletes: Ava Stevens (sr.), Juli Donahue (sr.), Addison Blinkovich (soph.), Genell Nwugwo (soph.), Lilly Thurston (soph.), Thea Yarkoni (soph.), Lily Medionte (soph.), Maliyah Abduallah (soph.), Raegan Meyer (fresh.), Teagan Pitman (fresh.)
Team Goals: Get full team libs and develop our individual skills such as tumbling, jumps, and body positions for the flyers!
Last Season: Finished 7th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kody Smyder, 8th year (11th overall)
Key Athletes: As a team of 10, all of the cheerleaders will be playing important roles this season. Although we are small, we will be mighty.
Team Goals: Have fun while continuing to improve our team bonds which will allow us to improve as the season progresses (and to return to the NYSPHSAA State Championship).
Last Season: Won Section IV Class C Championship. Finished 5th at STAC Championship. Finished 3rd in Preliminary Round to advance to the Final Round at the NYSPHSAA Class C State Championship. Finished 3rd in Final Round.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Madison Aswad, 2nd year (5th overall)
Key Athletes: Melissa Giammarino (sr.), Macey McMahon (sr.), Kaylee Bateman (jr.)
Team Goals: Our primary goal is to prioritize team bonding. We attended UCA Camp at the end of August, which was such a fun experience! It is refreshing to see the silly side of the athletes! As far as competitions, we hope to increase our scores after every meet or competition. Last fall, we placed in the Top 3 at STAC. We hope to continue this and be Section IV Class C champions!
Last Season: Finished 3rd at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class C)
Head Coach: Rita Zielewicz, 3rd year
Key Athletes: Ari Beslija (soph.), Samantha Sawyer (jr.), Kathleen Giblin (8th grade)
Team Goals: Be stronger in our skills and grow as a team.
Last Season: Finished 11th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class C)
Head Coach: Anndrea Bill, 3rd year
Key Athletes: Addison Bill, Devinity Fischer, Chloe Kemmer, Audrey Bellinger, Gianna Rylott, Michaela Spiegel, Lila Voorhees
Team Goals: Clean, fresh stunts and memorable routines.
Last Season: Finished 15th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class C Championship.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: Nancy Swertfager, 3rd year
Key Players: N/A
Team Goals: Begin competing.
Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day competitions.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class C)
Head Coach: Karen Bidwell
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Last Season: Finished 10th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Co-ed)
Head Coach: Kelly Singleton, 8th year
Key Athletes: Brooke Brundege (sr./Captain), Raydin Chapman (sr./Captain), Morgan Pratt (sr./Captain)
Team Goals: Grow as a group, increase stunting difficulty, and have fun!
Last Season: Finished 14th at STAC Championship.
* Note: Owego and Oneonta do not have varsity teams this year.