2023 STAC Champions
Team
Elmira (408)
Individual
Blaise Brixner, Maine-Endwell (71, 1 under par)
** 2023 Section IV Class A Champions: Maine-Endwell
** Individual Champion: Dante Bertoni, Union-Endicott
** 2023 Section IV Class B Champions: Norwich
** Individual Champion: Talan Schumacher, Owego
2024 STAC Championship
Tuesday, October 15 at Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira
2024 Section IV Class A and B Championships
Monday, October 7 at Soaring Eagles Golf Course in Horseheads
2025 Section IV Class C Championship (held in spring season)
Tuesday, May 27 at Maple Hill Golf Club in Marathon
2024-2025 NYSPHSAA State Championships (held in spring season)
Sunday, June 8 – Monday, June 9 at Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira
2023 Final Standings (STAC League Record, Overall Record)
West
c,x-1. Elmira 8-3, 8-3
2. Horseheads 6-5, 6-5
3. Corning 2-9, 3-9
3. Ithaca 2-9, 2-9
(11 League matches total)
Metro
x-1. Vestal 11-1, 11-1
w-2. Union-Endicott 10-2, 12-2
3. Maine-Endwell 8-4, 8-4
4. Binghamton 5-7, 5-7
5. Johnson City 0-12, 0-13
(12 League matches total)
Central
x-1. Chenango Forks 9-1, 9-1
2. Owego 5-5, 5-5
2. Seton 5-5, 5-5
4. Chenango Valley 3-7, 4-9
(10 League matches total)
East
x-1. Norwich 10-0, 10-1
w-2. Windsor 5-5, 5-5
3. Oneonta 3-7, 3-9
4. Susquehanna Valley 0-10, 0-10
(10 League matches total)
c = STAC Champions
x = Division Champions
w = Wild Card
2023 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Sam Ligas (Binghamton, jr.); Brady Magliocca (Elmira, sr.); Blaise Brixner (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Tino Shattuck (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Dante Bertoni (Union-Endicott, sr.); Justin Alvord (Vestal, jr.); Michael Hotalen (Vestal, jr.)
Central/East All-Conference
John Maus (Chenango Forks, sr.); TJ Testa (Chenango Forks, sr.); Jacob Morris (Norwich, sr.); Julien Smith (Norwich, jr.); Patrick Tammariello (Owego, sr.); Chad Haykal (Seton, jr.); Gaven Lang (Windsor, jr.)
West All-Division
Bryce Mashanic (Elmira, sr.); Cooper Taft (Elmira, sr.); Jackson Cavalier (Elmira, soph.); Jack Fesetch (Horseheads, jr.); Jacob Staats (Horseheads, sr.); Rowan Hinrichsen (Ithaca, soph.); Sam Harris (Ithaca, jr.)
Metro All-Division
Chase Buckley (Maine-Endwell, fresh.); Joey Dell (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Matt Folli (Union-Endicott, sr.); Ryan Schappert (Union-Endicott, fresh.); Bennett Snyder (Vestal, jr.); Johnny Gorman (Vestal, soph.); Will Brosius (Vestal, sr.)
Central All-Division
Bauer Maus (Chenango Forks, 8th grade); Joey Worden (Chenango Forks, sr.); Kellen Mulesky (Chenango Forks, jr.); Mike Rullo (Chenango Forks, sr.); Madden Michalko (Chenango Valley, soph.); Jacob Bensley (Owego, jr.); Talan Schumacher (Owego, sr.); Christian Taber (Seton, jr.)
East All-Division
Aidan Stafford (Norwich, sr.); Braden Reid (Norwich, sr.); Jacob Dowdall (Norwich, sr.); Matthew Brunick (Norwich, fresh.); Aiden Fuedi (Oneonta, sr.); Isaac Spottek (Susquehanna Valley, sr.); Carmine Dozoretz (Windsor, jr.); Dylan Terrell (Windsor, fresh.)
2024 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Clark, 7th year (9th overall)
Key Players: Ethan Ford (jr.), Sam Masaki (sr.), Dom DiNardo (sr.)
Team Goals: We feel like we have a strong enough core group of golfers that we can contend for the STAC West division title. With a few teams on our side of the conference losing some key players last season, we truly believe this is our year to take advantage with some talented golfers and tons of experience.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC West division. Finished 8th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Chris Sayers, 21st year
Key Players: Jack Cavalier (jr.), Quinn Hannrahan (jr.), Ryan Ferrario (soph.)
Team Goals: Compete for the STAC West division title again this season. Ithaca and Horseheads have really improved this year, and it will be a challenging season.
Last Season: Won STAC West division. Won STAC Championship. Finished 4th at Section IV Class A Championship. Brady Magliocca finished 6th at Section IV State Qualifier and 17th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Christine Fischer, 2nd year
Key Players: Jack Fesetch (sr.), Josh Stout (sr.), Adam Bailey (sr.), Mason Holloway (sr.), Hunter Earl (jr.), Mo Cardinale (soph.)
Team Goals: Continue to build our skills and strive to succeed each day on and off the course. Win the STAC West division and be in a position to compete during Team Sectionals in the Fall and rolling into the Spring season ready to qualify for States.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division. Finished 5th at Section IV Class A Championship. Jacob Staats finished 4th at Section IV State Qualifier and 84th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Dan Miller, 25th year
Key Players: Sam Harris (sr.), Rowan Hinrichsen (jr.)
Team Goals: We finally have a veteran golf team! The kids have worked hard over the summer and if all goes well, we have an opportunity to be in the mix for the STAC West division! As the season progresses, we will show steady improvement and will be physically and mentally prepared for the Section IV Class A and STAC Championships.
Last Season: Finished tied for 3rd in STAC West division. Finished 7th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Andy Hull, 3rd year (9th overall)
Key Players: Sam Ligas (sr.), Brady McManus (jr.), Max Lisio (soph.), Dom Bernthon (jr.), Rocco Silsbee (fresh.), Finn Newton-McManus (fresh.)
Team Goals: Win the STAC Metro division, STAC, and Section IV Class A Championships.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro division. Finished 6th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Joe Mars, 14th year
Key Players: Renner Deemie (8th grade), Jaxson Glanville (fresh.)
Team Goals: Get better, improve every day, and compete to our best ability.
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, 4th year
Key Players: Blaise Brixner (jr.), Chase Buckley (soph.), Tino Shattuck (jr.)
Team Goals: Win the DiNunzio Kickoff Tournament, win the Section IV Class A Championship, win the STAC Metro division, and compete for a STAC Championship.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro division. Won Section IV Class A Championship. Blaise Brixner finished 2nd at Section IV State Qualifier and 9th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class A)
Head Coach: Matt Morley, 8th year (16th overall)
Key Players: Ryan Schappert (soph.), Alex Bierworth (jr.), Tyler McHugh (sr.)
Team Goals: Show growth individually and team, win more matches than lose, and compete for the Section IV Class A championship.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro division. Won the Wild Card to qualify for the STAC Championship and finished 2nd. Finished 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship. Dante Bertoni won Section IV Class A Championship and Section IV State Qualifier. Bertoni finished 14th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class A)
Head Coach: Nick Barney, 3rd year
Key Players: Justin Alvord (sr.), Johnny Gorman (jr.), Ben Tanton (sr.), Logan Kim (sr.), Teddy
Brosius (soph.), Anthony Mazzeo (jr.), Michael Hotalen (sr.)
Team Goals: Get better every single day.
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division. Finished 3rd at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class B)
Head Coach: Colin Edwards, 6th year
Key Players: Bauer Maus (fresh.), Lily Hull (sr.)
Team Goals: We will be looking to win the STAC Central division. As an added goal, we are looking to lower our scores, both individually and as a team, each match that we play.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Finished 5th at STAC Championship and 7th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Patrick Collins, 8th year
Key Players: Madden Michalko (jr.), Brody McMahon (7th grade)
Team Goals: We are a young team with only one senior. The future is bright for the Warriors as we roster 18 and our underclassmen have talent, but just lack competitive experience.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division.
Owego River Hawks (Class B)
Head Coach: Chris Evans, 12th year (14th overall)
Key Players: Jacob Bensley (sr.), Mason Grippen (sr.), Ryan Denton (jr.), Hunter Woods (sr.), Duke Snyder (jr.), Carter Rieg (jr.), Jordan Snyder (fresh.), Wyatt Prentiss (fresh.), Hudson Brigham (7th grade), Landon Boccassini (fresh.)
Team Goals: We have 23 players this year - it’s great that there’s so much interest. Now we have to focus on improving during practices, matches, and on our own time.
Last Season: Finished tied for 2nd in STAC Central division. Finished 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship. Talan Schumacher won Section IV Class B Championship.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class B)
Head Coach: Doug Taber
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Last Season: Finished tied for 2nd in STAC Central division. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Marc Felt, 1st year
Key Players: Carson McIsaac (sr.), Griff Walter (fresh.)
Team Goals: I think we can compete in the league. We have some work to do, but these kids play lots of golf and are getting better every day.
Last Season: Did not field a varsity golf team.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: David Branham, 11th year
Key Players: Julien Smith (sr.), Jacob Dowdall (sr.), Matthew Brunick (fresh.), Brevin Bennett (7th grade)
Team Goals: First goal, win the STAC East division for the third straight year. And second, defend our Section IV Class B title.
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Finished 4th at STAC Championship. Won Section IV Class B Championship.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: George Foti, 4th year
Key Players: Jackson Frazier (sr.), Dylan Brislin (jr.), Landon Weaver (fresh.), Kason Miller (7th grade), Nolan Stark (jr.), Matthew Rigas (sr.), Britten Zeh (jr.), Will Daum (7th grade)
Team Goals: Improve each week as a team while enjoying the process. Win at least nine golf matches on the season. Reflect Oneonta's character daily through respect, class, and professionalism.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class B)
Head Coach: Evan Ligeikis, 6th year (7th overall)
Key Players: Jacob Bailey (sr.), Adam Spisak (jr.), Mitchell Latini (jr.)
Team Goals: Enjoy and embrace the privilege of playing this game every day and at a great home course in The Conklin Players Club. Improve every day. Believe in yourself, but put the team first. Win Senior Night.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Joel Bennett, 4th year
Key Players: Dylan Terrell (soph.), Carmine Dozoretz (sr.), Jack Wharton (fresh.)
Team Goals: Be over .500 and compete in every match.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division. Won the Wild Card to qualify for the STAC Championship and finished 6th. Finished 4th at Section IV Class B Championship.