2025 STAC Playoffs
Championship
Corning 7 - Vestal 5
Semi-finals
(West) Corning 10 - (Central) Chenango Valley 8
(Metro) Vestal 3 - (East) Susquehanna Valley 2
*** 2025 NYSPHSAA Class AAA Regional Champions: Corning
*** 2025 NYSPHSAA Class AA Regional Champions: Horseheads
*** 2025 NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Champions: Maine-Endwell
** 2025 Section IV Class AAA Champions: Corning
** 2025 Section IV Class AA Champions: Horseheads
** 2025 Section IV Class A Champions: Maine-Endwell
** 2025 Section IV Class B Champions: Susquehanna Valley
2026 STAC Championship
Saturday, May 16 at Greenlight Networks Grand Slam Park in Binghamton
2026 Section IV Championships
Saturday, May 30 at Greenlight Networks Grand Slam Park in Binghamton
2026 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13 at Greenlight Networks Grand Slam Park in Binghamton
2025 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)
West
x,c-1. Corning 8-1, 17-4
2. Horseheads 7-2, 15-5
3. Elmira 3-5, 7-8
(8 League games total)
(* Corning defeated Horseheads in a tiebreaker game.)
Metro
x-1. Vestal 6-3, 12-5
2. Maine-Endwell 4-5, 13-7
3. Union-Endicott 2-7, 2-12
4. Johnson City 1-8, 6-10
(9 League games total)
Central
x-1. Chenango Valley 10-2, 12-7
2. Owego 9-3, 12-5
3. Waverly 6-6, 10-10
4. Seton 4-8, 5-8
5. Chenango Forks 1-11, 2-13
(12 League games total)
East
x-1. Susquehanna Valley 11-0, 16-3
2. Windsor 6-5, 6-12
3. Oneonta 4-7, 10-10
4. Norwich 1-10, 1-15
(11 League games total)
c = STAC Champions
x = division champions
2025 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
P - Matti Johnston (Corning, jr.); P - Erin Gowe (Vestal, fresh.); P/1B - Raegan Burge (Horseheads, soph.); P/SS - Megan Wolf (Horseheads, sr.); P/OF - Annabel Burke (Johnson City, sr.); C - Isabel Hunter (Maine-Endwell, jr.); C - Aubrey Rogers (Vestal, jr.); 1B - Gianna Harrington (Johnson City, jr.); 1B - Jade Taylor (Union-Endicott, sr.); 3B - Sophie Schoonover (Corning, fresh.); 3B - Caitlin Yearick (Horseheads, jr.); SS - Kendall Curreri (Corning, sr.); SS - Addison Taft (Elmira, sr.); SS - Kaylee Hurba (Maine-Endwell, jr.); SS - Maggie Costello (Vestal, soph.); OF - Alessandra Carter (Vestal, sr.)
Central/East All-Conference
P - Carsten Crawford (Owego, jr.); P - Lilli’Onna D’Introno (Susquehanna Valley, jr.); C - Miley Laubach (Owego, jr.); C - Danica LaBarre (Susquehanna Valley, jr.); 1B - Payton Baret (Windsor, fresh.); 2B - Kiana Cipolla (Susquehanna Valley, fresh.); 3B - Amelia Paske (Chenango Valley, jr.); 3B - Norah Schneider (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); 3B - Maddie Cron (Waverly, jr.); SS - Anna Ginalski (Chenango Forks, jr.); SS - Colsten Beers (Chenango Valley, sr.); SS - Kylee Richardson (Susquehanna Valley, jr.); OF - Ava Kariam (Susquehanna Valley, 8th grade); OF - Rianne Moelder (Susquehanna Valley, fresh.); UT - Shannon Mentz (Seton, sr.)
West All-Division
P - Marley Devlin (Elmira, 8th grade); P/2B - Chloe Perritt (Horseheads, sr.); 1B - Daphne Sherman (Corning, sr.); 1B - Madison Smith (Elmira, jr.); 2B - Kayleigh Sparks (Corning, sr.); 2B/SS - Sam Bonnell (Horseheads, 8th grade); 3B - Addisyn Chorney (Elmira, sr.); OF - Lauren Teribury (Corning, jr.); OF - Ava Sherman (Elmira, sr.); OF - Grace Cronin (Horseheads, jr.); OF - Aubrey Howe (Horseheads, jr.); UT - Emelia Smith (Corning, 8th grade)
Metro All-Division
P - Juliana Berru-Brown (Johnson City, jr.); P - Tessa L’Amoreaux (Maine-Endwell, soph.); SS - Dominika Diaz (Union-Endicott, sr.); OF - Caitlin Moses (Johnson City, jr.); OF - Emily Bealla (Maine-Endwell, sr.); UT - Olivia Virgil (Maine-Endwell, fresh.); UT - Allie Policare (Vestal, soph.); UT - Lauren Policare (Vestal, sr.)
Central All-Division
P - Olivia Nazarenus (Seton, fresh.); C - Makenzi Reinhard (Chenango Valley, sr.); C - Hannah Carpenter (Waverly, soph.); 1B - Taylin Gonzalez (Waverly, 8th grade); SS - Maia Smith (Owego, sr.); SS - Lecksie Douglas (Waverly, soph.); OF - Caelyn Koch (Chenango Valley, sr.); OF - Eva Crawford (Owego, 8th grade); UT - Shay Bernardini (Chenango Forks, jr.); UT - Natalie Tyler (Chenango Valley, fresh.); UT - Megan Mentz (Seton, soph.); UT - Brinn Cooney (Waverly, sr.)
East All-Division
C - Paige Cauiola (Windsor, soph.); 1B - Julia Ricci (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); 2B - Madyson Imperato (Oneonta, jr.); 3B - Logan Jipson (Oneonta, jr.); 3B - Ashlee Hagerman (Windsor, sr.); SS - Ava Cirigliano (Norwich, jr.); SS - Addyson Guarino (Windsor, jr.); OF - Kylie Carr (Oneonta, fresh.); OF - Amelia Frisbie (Susquehanna Valley, fresh.); OF - Olivia Hughes (Susquehanna Valley, fresh.); OF - Emily Flagg (Windsor, soph.); OF - Taitum Guarino (Windsor, fresh.); UT - Brianna Cirigliano (Norwich, fresh.); UT - Jenevie Gallusser (Oneonta, fresh.)
2026 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Mike Johnston, 36th year overall
Key Players: Sophia Schoonover (soph./3B), Lauren DeRosa (jr./CF), Mia Madden (soph./SS, 2B), Keana Mann (jr./OF, SS), Matti Johnston (sr./P, OF), Emilia Smith (fresh./OF, P), Hannah Kauffman (soph./OF, DP), Katie Grover 8th grade/C)
Team Goals: Win the STAC West division, STAC Conference, NYSPHSAA Regional, NYSPHSAA Final Four, and NYSPHSAA Class AAA State Championships. 1% improvement every day.
Last Season: Won STAC West division (defeated Horseheads in a Tiebreaker Game). Defeated Chenango Valley in Semi-final and Vestal to win STAC Championship. Defeated Elmira to win Section IV Class AAA Championship. Defeated Middletown (IX) in Regional Final, lost to Lancaster (VI) in NYSPHSAA Class AAA State Semi-final.
Elmira Express (Class AAA)
Head Coach: Tammy Woodard
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Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division. Lost to Corning in Section IV Class AAA Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class AA)
Head Coach: Paul Richmond, 4th year (20+ overall)
Key Players: Caitlin Yearick (sr.), Aubrey Howe (sr.), Briley Beach (sr.), Grace Cronin (sr.), Raegan Burge (jr.), Dylan Young (jr.), Mya Piecuch (jr.), Aubrey Maticic (soph.), Aubrey Griffith (soph.), Kolby Chaffee (soph.), Presley McInnis (8th grade)
Team Goals: Build every game and play our best softball at the end of the year, and return to the state finals.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division (lost to Corning in a Tiebreaker Game). Defeated Vestal to win Section IV Class AA Championship. Defeated Goshen (IX) in Regional Final and Clarkstown South (I) in State Semi-final, lost to Orchard Park (VI) in NYSPHSAA Class AA State Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class AA)
Head Coach: Demetra Hall, 1st year
Key Players: Isabella Batista (fresh.)
Team Goals: After a year without a varsity team, the 2026 season marks an exciting new beginning as the program focuses on rebuilding from the ground up. With a very young roster, our team is embracing the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop together every day. While experience at this level may be limited, their commitment and willingness to improve is helping to set the tone for a promising future. The goal this season is simple: lay a strong foundation, build team chemistry, and establish a culture of hard work and resilience that will carry the program forward for years to come.
Last Season: Did not field a varsity team.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class A)
Head Coach: Jessica Duff, 5th year
Key Players: Julianna Berru-Brown (sr.), Antonia Monico (sr.), Violet Collins-Moore (sr.), Gianna Harrington (sr.), Reagan Knapp (sr.), Sara McGlynn (sr.), Caitlin Moses (sr.), Annabell Spangenberg (sr.), Keona Webb (sr.), Harlie Toner (jr.)
Team Goals: Give maximum effort every day—competing with unity of purpose, powered by pride, and keeping our eyes on the postseason.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro division. Lost to Maine-Endwell in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class A)
Head Coach: Karleigh Pulver, 7th year (8th overall)
Key Players: Kaylee Hurba (sr./SS), Isabel Hunter (sr./C, UT), Tessa L'Amoreaux (jr./P, INF), Olivia Virgil (soph./P, INF), Harper Eagan (8th grade/1B)
Team Goals: Qualify for sectionals and earn a spot back into the Section IV Class A Championship game. Our other goals include making new friendships on our team, becoming leaders, and getting 1% better each day.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division. Defeated Johnson City in Semi-final and Chenango Valley to win Section IV Class A Championship. Defeated Peru (VII) in Regional Final, lost to Miller Place (XI) in NYSPHSAA Class A State Semi-final.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class AA)
Head Coach: Griffin McIver, 2nd year (9th overall)
Key Players: Khloe Rose (soph./3B), Joslyn Ramirez (jr./OF, P), Maryn Morse (sr./SS), Danika Mancini (jr./C)
Team Goals: Compete every day and be a contender for playoffs.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class AA)
Head Coach: Meghan Dold, 1st year
Key Players: Allie Policare (jr./P, INF), Aubrey Rogers (sr./C), Erin Gowe (soph./P), Maggie Costello (jr./SS)
Team Goals: Win the Section IV Class AA Championship, then take it game-by-game to take on States. Play our game, play in the moment, embrace the good days, and learn and grow from the bad ones!
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division. Defeated Susquehanna Valley in Semi-final, lost to Corning in STAC Championship. Lost to Horseheads in Section IV Class AA Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Ann Marie Pagano, 8th year (14th overall) (Assistant: Mike Pourby, 3rd year, 11th overall)
Key Players: Anna Ginalski (sr./SS), Shay Bernardini (sr./C)
Team Goals: Focus on the things we can control: attitude, effort, focus. Keep a positive mindset, communicate, and have fun! Continue to learn the game of softball.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Central division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class A)
Head Coach: Sue Edwards, 1st year (10th overall)
Key Players: Amelia Paske (sr./3B, SS), Abby Cron (sr./P, 1B), Kam Watson (sr./OF), Natalie Tyler (soph./P, OF), Mackenzie Hubenthal (soph./C, OF)
Team Goals: Growth, culture, effort, and pride—things OUR team can control every single day! Our goals this season are simple: Work hard, support each other, and get better every day. If we do those things, success will take care of itself.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Lost to Corning in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Owego in Semi-final, lost to Maine-Endwell in Section IV Class A Championship.
Owego River Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Emily Crawford, 3rd year
Key Players: Miley Laubach (sr./C), Joslynn Space (soph./P, UT) Geneva Crawford (fresh./C, UT), Elise Silvanic (fresh./1B), Carsten Crawford (sr./P – injured and out for the season due to ACL surgery)
Team Goals: Be competitive in every game and gain confidence needed to sustain continued successes from the last two seasons.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division. Lost to Chenango Valley in Section IV Class A Semi-final.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class C)
Head Coach: Katie Basile, 4th year
Key Players: Olivia Duffy Nazarenus (soph./P, SS), Megan Mentz (jr./C, INF, UT)
Team Goals: Another young team with a lot of potential. No seniors this year; however, our program is growing with some great talent up and coming. We would like to be in Sectionals for the third year in a row and just do the best we can on and off the field!
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division. Defeated Oxford in First Round, lost to Union Springs in Section IV Class C Quarterfinal.
Waverly Wolverines (Class A)
Head Coach: Brent Doane, 3rd year
Key Players: Hannah Carpenter (jr./C), Maddie Cron (sr.), Delaney Wheeler (sr./1B), Taylin Gonzalez (fresh./P), Paige Bubniak (8th grade), Lecksie Douglas (jr./SS)
Team Goals: We are hoping to continue to build on the successes we have had. We are always shooting to make sectionals. Once there, anything can happen!
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division. Defeated Oneonta in Quarterfinal, lost to Susquehanna Valley in Section IV Class B Semi-final.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class A)
Head Coach: Joe Cirigliano, 6th year
Key Players: Ava Cirigliano (sr./SS), Brianna Cirigliano (soph./P, UT), Shaelin Rice (sr.), Loralee Brown (sr./OF, C), Kerragan Reid (soph./C), Emma Baker (sr./3B, OF), Brooke Rogers Senior (sr./2B, OF), Kira Quattrocchi (soph./P, UT), Carolin Wright (soph./OF, UT)
Team Goals: Have a multi-win season, have a winning season, qualify for Sectionals, and grow the sport of softball in our community.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division. Did not qualify for sectionals.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class A)
Head Coach: Randy Brockway, 20th year
Key Players: Jenevie Gallusser (soph./P, SS), Logan Jipson (sr./3B), Desiree Wheeler (sr./SS, 2B), Kylie Carr (soph./INF, CF), Carley Mistler (7th grade/P, 2B), Kendall LeFever (soph./1B), Alaina Brown (soph./C)
Team Goals: Be a competitive group that is there in the end! We promote energy, enthusiasm, "family atmosphere," and desire with success!
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division. Lost to Waverly in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Karen Bidwell, 25th year (32nd overall)
Key Players: Lilli’Onna D’Introno (sr./P), Danica LaBarre (sr./C), Kylee Richardson (sr./SS), Kiana Cipolla (soph./2B), Rianne Moelder (soph./CF), Amelia Frisbie (soph./RF), Olivia Hughes (soph./LF), Ava Kariam (fresh./3B)
Team Goals: Our ultimate goal is to compete for a state title, but we’re focused on taking it one game at a time and continuing to improve each day. We’ve put together a challenging schedule that will test us and help prepare us for postseason play. We have a strong mix of leadership and youth, and our goal is to put ourselves in a position to be successful when it matters most. After falling short at Regionals last year, this group is motivated to take the next step—we’re looking forward to seeing them grow, compete, and hopefully make some noise this season.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Lost to Vestal in STAC Semi-final. Defeated Whitney Point in Quarterfinal, Waverly in Semi-final, and Edison to win Section IV Class B Championship. Lost to Haverling (V) in NYSPHSAA Class B Regional Final.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Mike Kuratnick, 2nd year (3rd overall)
Key Players: Payton Baret (soph.), Emily Flagg (jr.), Paige Cauiola (jr.), Taitum Guarino (soph.), Berkley Ingram (fresh.), Brooke Quick (soph.)
Team Goals: We are committed to competing at our highest level in every aspect of the game. By testing ourselves against a rigorous schedule this year, we aim to grow with every challenge. Our mindset is focused on the immediate task—winning the next at-bat—while keeping our ultimate sights set on reaching the Section IV Class B Championship.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Lost to Edison in Section IV Class B Quarterfinal.
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Ithaca Little Red (will compete as an Independent this year, as each game will count as non-league in the standings)
Head Coach: Julie Farlow, 1st year
Key Players: Farrah DeAveiro (sr./SS), Haylee Benjamin (sr./all positions), Haylee Benjamin (sr./P), Payton Yengo (sr./P), Lily Cowder (jr./P), Gloriana Allnatt (soph./P)
Team Goals: The school hasn't had a varsity team in a few years, so we're all very excited about the opportunity this season. Our goal is to get better every day by improving our skills and game knowledge. We want to put a competitive product out on the field and win or lose, find ways to be better the next time out.
Last Season: Did not field a varsity team.