(No STAC Championship meet is held. Once the regular season is over, they go right into sectionals.)
**** 2023 NYSPHSAA 50 Freestyle State and Federation Champion: Angie McKane, Corning
**** 2023 NYSPHSAA 100 Butterfly State and Federation Champion: Angie McKane, Corning
** 2023 Section IV Class A Champions: Horseheads
** 2023 Section IV Class B Champions: Maine-Endwell
** 2023 Section IV Class A Individual Champions:
200 Medley Relay - Horseheads
200 Freestyle - Lea Teschl, Ithaca
200 IM - Angie McKane, Corning
1 mtr Diving - Brooke Terwilliger, Corning
50 Freestyle - Sibby Lowe, Horseheads
100 Butterfly - Angie McKane, Corning
100 Freestyle - Anna Lowe, Horseheads
500 Freestyle - Lea Teschl, Ithaca
200 Freestyle Relay - Horseheads
100 Backstroke - Alice Clapp, Ithaca
100 Breaststroke - Ivy Bascom, Ithaca
400 Freestyle Relay - Corning
** 2023 Section IV Class B Individual Champions:
200 Medley Relay - Waverly
200 Freestyle - Nina Kman, Norwich
200 IM - Colsten Beers, Chenango Valley
50 Freestyle - Olivia Cheresnowsky, Waverly
1 mtr Diving - Kaelyn Katchuk, Owego
100 Butterfly - Colsten Beers, Chenango Valley
100 Freestyle - Mira Kittle, Waverly
500 Freestyle - Nina Kman, Norwich
200 Freestyle Relay - Waverly
100 Backstroke - Sophia Lee, Owego
100 Breaststroke - Kinnley Wightman, Oneonta
400 Freestyle Relay - Chenango Valley
** 2023 Section IV Class C Individual Champions:
1 mtr Diving - Jasmine Mallatt, Chenango Forks
2024 Section IV Diving Championships
Friday, November 8
2024 Section IV Class A Championships
Saturday, November 9 at Watkins Glen
2024 Section IV Class B Championships
Saturday, November 9 at Maine-Endwell
2024 Section IV Class C-D Championships
Saturday, November 9 at Watkins Glen
2024 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at Webster Aquatic Center
2023 Final Standings (STAC League Record, Overall Record)
West
x-1. Horseheads 8-0, 8-0
2. Corning 7-1, 7-1
3. Ithaca 6-2, 6-3
4. Elmira 2-6, 5-6
(8 League meets total)
Metro
x-1. Vestal 5-3, 5-3
2. Maine-Endwell 4-4, 5-4
3. Union-Endicott 3-5, 3-5
4. Johnson City 1-7, 2-7
5. Binghamton 0-8, 1-10
(8 League meets total)
Central
x-1. Chenango Valley 8-0, 8-0
2. Waverly 6-2, 6-2
3. Chenango Forks 4-4, 4-4
4. Owego 4-4, 4-6
5. Greene 0-8, 0-8
(Greene is considered STAC just for this sport)
(8 League meets total)
East
x-1. Oneonta 7-1, 9-1
2. Norwich 3-5, 3-6
3. Windsor 3-5, 3-6
4. Sus. Valley 1-7, 1-10
(8 League meets total)
x = Division Champions
2023 STAC All-Stars
West/Metro All-Conference
Angelina McKane (Corning, sr.); Brooke Terwilliger (Corning, sr.); Erica Liu (Corning, soph.); Kara Peters (Corning, sr.); Anna Lowe (Horseheads, jr.); Mia Carro (Horseheads, soph.); Sibby Lowe (Horseheads, jr.); Alice Clapp (Ithaca, jr.); Ivalee Bascom (Ithaca, jr.); Leah Teschi (Ithaca, fresh.); Maddie Bishop (Vestal, sr.)
Central/East All-Conference
Jenna Beck (Chenango Valley, sr.); Colsten Beers (Chenango Valley, jr.); Kamryn Hoyt (Chenango Valley, sr.); Sophia Bucci (Chenango Valley, sr.); Nina Kman (Norwich, jr.); Adella Koehn (Oneonta, 8th grade); Kaylen Turley (Oneonta, jr.); Kinnley Wightman (Oneonta, 8th grade); Kaelyn Katchuk (Owego, jr.); Mia Kittle (Waverly, soph.); Olivia Cheresnowsky (Waverly, soph.)
West All-Division
Cella McLaughlin (Corning, soph.); Maria Kuksenkova (Corning, soph.); Madelyn Cavalier (Elmira, soph.); Ali Mosher (Horseheads, soph.); Elise Levantovich (Horseheads, jr.); Gabrielle Janeski (Horseheads, jr.); Genevieve Carro (Horseheads, soph.); Karina Lapierre (Horseheads, soph.); Blue Maralani (Ithaca, soph.); Blakely-Armitage (Ithaca, fresh.); Jessica Swart (Ithaca, jr.)
Metro All-Division
Liana Kadylak (Johnson City, 8th grade); Kailyn Harvey (Johnson City, jr.); Ayla Hecker (Maine-Endwell, soph.); Gianna Ioannisci (Maine-Endwell, fresh.); Madison Morris (Maine-Endwell, jr.); Panayiota Anastos (Maine-Endwell, sr.); Kelsey Jackson (Union-Endicott, fresh.); Fran Vallone (Vestal, soph.); Jay Ratterree (Vestal, jr.); Reagan Young (Vestal, jr.); Yih Hui Lim (Vestal, 8th grade)
Central All-Division
Taylor Scales (Chenango Forks, jr.); Mackenna Leonard (Chenango Valley, soph.); May Bush (Chenango Valley, jr.); Mia Volpe (Chenango Valley, sr.); Natalie Turner (Chenango Valley, jr.); Ava Murphy (Owego, fresh.); Ayla Young (Owego, 8th grade); Olivia Schrader (Owego, soph.); Sophia Lee (Owego, soph.); Elizabeth Robinson (Waverly, soph.); Lauryn Welles (Waverly, 8th grade)
East All-Division
Aurora Shtrauch (Norwich, sr.); Julia Llewellyn (Norwich, sr.); Mikayla Sastri (Norwich, soph.); Addison Rothenberger (Oneonta, 8th grade); Caitlin Wiltsey (Oneonta, sr.); Hailey Zakala (Oneonta, soph.); Jaelyn Privitera (Oneonta, jr.); Madeleine Wolff (Oneonta, fresh.); Peyton Gregory (Oneonta, fresh.); Shayla Truesdell (Oneonta, jr.); Dakota Payne (Windsor, sr.)
2024 Team Previews:
West
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Alyssa Helsing, 9th year
Key Athletes: Cella McLaughlin (jr.), Alexys Nale (sr.), Devin Price (8th grade)
Team Goals: We graduated a strong group of seniors last season; however, we have an amazing group of athletes. We hope to continue to grow and develop so that we can have both individual and team success.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC West division and 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship. Angie McKane (200 IM and 100 Butterfly) won Section IV Class A Championships. McKane (50 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly) won NYSPHSAA State and Federation Championships. Brooke Terwilliger (1 mtr Diving) won Section IV Class A Championship and finished 2nd at NYSPHSAA State Championship. 400 Freestyle Relay won Section IV Class A Championship.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Keith Ess, 7th year
Key Athletes: Ava Sherman (sr.), Madalyn Cavalier (jr.), Maren Novotny (jr.)
Team Goals: I would like to see swimmers and divers compete to the highest level that they can every meet. We would like to see personal best times and scores out of each swimmer and diver every time they enter the pool. Setting goals each time we compete is an important part of our program. Seeing as many of our athletes compete at the Section IV Class A Championships is also a big goal for our team.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC West and 6th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Megan Janeski, 5th year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Won STAC West division and Section IV Class A Championship. Sibby Lowe (50 Freestyle), Anne Lowe (100 Freestyle), 200 Medley Relay, and 200 Freestyle Relay won Section IV Class A Championships. Sibby Lowe (50 Freestyle) finished 21st, 200 Freestyle Relay (Sibby Lowe, Gabby Janeski, Anna Lowe, Mia Carro) finished 8th, and 200 Medley Relay (Karina Lapierre, Gabby Janeski, Sibby Lowe, Anna Lowe) finished 21st at NYSPHSAA State Championships.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Jonathan Singer, 3rd year (7th overall)
Key Athletes: Ivy Bascom (sr.), Alice Clapp (sr.), Lea Teschl (soph.), Jess Swart (sr.)
Team Goals: With a mix of returning veterans as well as some young new swimmers, we are continuing to build on the success of the last few years while building this program into something we can be proud of. Our goal is show up at Sectionals and have as many athletes in the top 16 as possible.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC West division and 4th at Section IV Class A Championship. Lea Teschl (200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle) won Section IV Class A Championships. Teschl (200 Freestyle) finished 19th and (500 Freestyle) finished 18th at NYSPHSAA State Championships. Alice Clapp (100 Backstroke) and Ivy Bascom (100 Breaststroke) won Section IV Class A Championships.
Metro
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Elizabeth Kuzel, 2nd year (11th overall)
Key Athletes: Mikayla Walsh (jr.), Alex Abdelazim (jr.)
Team Goals: Build on our successes from last season. We have a lot of new girls starting and I’m hoping to maintain the same level of sportsmanship and fun we’ve had in years past.
Last Season: Finished 5th in STAC Metro division and 7th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Nicole Petta, 1st year (3rd overall)
Key Athletes: Kaitlyn Harvey (sr.), Liana Kadylak (fresh.), Alyssa Kelleher (sr.)
Team Goals: Have at least 80% of our girls improve one or more of their lifetime best times by the end of sectionals. By working hard every day and holding themselves and their teammates accountable, I strongly believe this goal is within reach for us. The other coaches and I have also been incredibly proud of our girls’ team for receiving a team scholar award for their achievements in the classroom for the past two years. It is a goal of ours for the girls to continue to be scholar athletes and achieve success both in the classroom and in the pool.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Metro and 6th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class B)
Head Coach: Emilee Senio, 1st year (14th overall)
Key Athletes: Angela Testani (sr.), Kristen Blight (sr.), Maddi Morris (sr.)
Team Goals: Win the Section IV Class B Championship AND to send multiple girls to states. Right now, our diver made the state cut and beat the school record at the first invitational.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Metro. Won Section IV Class B Championship. Madison Morris (1 mtr Diving) finished 10th at NYSPHSAA State Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class A)
Head Coach: Doug Peters, 7th year
Key Athletes: Ava Fliedner (sr.), Isabella Torres (sr.)
Team Goals: Reach our full potential by cultivating an elite work ethic and fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere where every member uplifts one another.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Metro and 5th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class A)
Head Coach: Joe Shore, 4th year (40th overall)
Key Athletes: Jay Raterree (sr.), Mary Sonnen (sr.), Yih Hui Lim (fresh.), Reagan Young (sr.), Olivia Tanton (8th grade), Fran Vallone (jr.), Megan Jones (sr.)
Team Goals: Train hard, have fun, and swim exceedingly fast at sectionals!
Last Season: Won STAC Metro division. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Central
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kelly Sanderson, 23rd year (34th overall)
Key Athletes: Taylor Scales (sr.), Tessa Kocak (sr.), Sophie Shepard (sr.)
Team Goals: Keep a positive attitude and swim our personal best, while traveling to different pools.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC Central division and 3rd at Section IV Class C Championship. Jasmine Mallatt (1 mtr Diving) won Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class B)
Head Coach: Charles Frayer, 10th year (36th overall)
Key Athletes: Colsten Beers (sr.), Natalie Turner (sr.), Mary Bush (sr.)
Team Goals: Continue to be the STAC Central division champion, compete with Maine-Endwell and Oneonta for the Section IV Class B title, and send kids to the state meet.
Last Season: Won STAC Central division. Finished 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship. Colsten Beers (200 IM and 100 Butterfly) won Section IV Class B Championships. Beers (100 Butterfly) finished 25th at NYSPHSAA State Championship. 400 Freestyle Relay won Section IV Class B Championship.
Owego River Hawks (Class B)
Head Coach: Summer Pierce, 1st year
Key Athletes: Kaelyn Katchuk (sr.), Alya Young (fresh.), Sophia Lee (jr.), Ava Murphy (soph.)
Team Goals: We would like to have a winning dual meet record and have swimmers qualify for the state meet.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC Central division and 5th at Section IV Class B Championship. Kaelyn Katchuk (1 mtr Diving) won Section IV Class Championship and finished 6th at NYSPHSAA State Championship. Sophia Lee (100 Backstroke) won Section IV Class B Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class B)
Head Coach: Amy Steck, 19th year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC Central division and 4th at Section IV Class B Championship. Mira Kittle (100 Freestyle) won Section IV Class B Championship. Kittle (50 Freestyle) finished 8th at NYSPHSAA State Championship. 200 Freestyle Relay (Olivia Cheresnowsky, Lauryn Welles, Megan Atanasoff, Mira Kittle) won Section IV Class B Championship and finished 18th at NYSPHSAA State Championship. Olivia Cheresnowsky (50 Freestyle) and 200 Medley Relay won Section IV Class B Championships.
East
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: Saundra Gantt, 9th year
Key Athletes: Nina Kman (sr.), Mikayla Sastri (jr.), Alex Shtrauch (8th grade), Meghan Funke (sr.)
Team Goals: Have another successful sectional meet. Get and keep the girls healthy. We have a young team, so just to get them acclimated to the varsity level of competing and then also competitive.
Last Season: Finished 2nd in STAC East division and 7th at Section IV Class B Championship. Nina Kman (200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle) won Section IV Class B Championships.
Oneonta Yellowjackets (Class B)
Head Coach: Teresa Patry, 17th year
Key Athletes: Kinnley Wightman (fresh.), Adella Koehn (fresh.), Kaylen Turley (sr.), Peyton Gregory (soph.)
Team Goals: We are small but mighty, and are looking to have a winning record this season and to break some school relay records!!!
Last Season: Won STAC East division. Finished 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship. Kinnley Wightman (100 Breaststroke) won Section IV Class B Championship.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class C)
Head Coach: Evan Bryla, 1st year (2nd overall)
Key Athletes: Reilly Connors (sr.), Ashley Ondreyko (soph.), Norah Hughes (7th grade)
Team Goals: For all of my swimmers to qualify to swim in the Section IV Class C Championships and break our school record in the 50 Freestyle and possibly some of the relays.
Last Season: Finished 4th in STAC East division and 7th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class B)
Head Coach: Tiffany Shuler, 3rd year (McKenzie Moss – Diving Coach, 3rd year)
Key Athletes: Faith Putney (sr.), Emily Williams (soph.), Dacia Whiting (soph.)
Team Goals: For everyone to achieve their personal best times.
Last Season: Finished 3rd in STAC East division and 8th at Section IV Class B Championship.
* Note: Seton does not have a varsity team this year, and sends their remaining athletes to compete for Binghamton.