2025 STAC Champions
Horseheads (97.9)
** 2025 Section IV Class A Champions: Horseheads
** 2025 Section IV Class B Champions: Union-Endicott
** 2025 Section IV Class C Champions: Chenango Valley
2026 STAC Championship
Sunday, October 18 at Chenango Valley
(Both Large School and Small School Championships will be held)
2026 Section IV Championships
Sunday, October 25 at Union-Endicott
2026 NYSPHSAA State Championships
Sunday, November 8 at Hudson Valley Community College
2026 Team Previews:
(No divisions in cheerleading)
Binghamton Patriots (Class A)
Head Coach: Anne-Marie Conley, 27th year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Finished 9th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Chenango Forks Blue Devils (Class C)
Head Coach: Kody Smyder, 9th year (12th overall)
Key Athletes: Lindsey Campbell (sr.), Claire Tasber (sr.), Kendra Williams (sr.)
Team Goals: Build on the success we had last year while improving our motions, showmanship, and energy. We also will focus on enjoying the season's football games and STAC meets.
Last Season: Finished 7th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Chenango Valley Warriors (Class C)
Head Coach: Carrie Vesci, 1st year
(No team preview submitted.)
Last Season: Won Section IV Class C Championship. Finished 3rd at STAC Championship. Finished tied for 4th in Preliminary Round at NYSPHSAA Class C State Championship (top 3 teams advance to Final Round).
Corning Hawks (Class A)
Head Coach: Ashley Butler, 3rd year
Key Athletes: Amaia Mower (sr.), Chloe Wightman (sr.), Eva Thomas (sr.), Lilly Gee (sr.), Ember Woughter (sr.)
Team Goals: Elevate our skills to championship level and create lifelong memories together.
Last Season: Finished 14th at STAC Championship and 5th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Elmira Express (Class A)
Head Coach: Michelle Allen, 18th year
Key Athletes: All senior athletes are the key leaders and performers on this year’s team
Team Goals: Continue building on last year’s success by growing our base skills and increasing our execution scores, while also strengthening our team’s performance and confidence at each competition.
Last Season: Finished 6th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class A Championship.
Horseheads Blue Raiders (Class A)
Head Coach: Kayla Kuhns, 10th year (12th overall)
Key Athletes: Joanna Benjamin (sr.), Haylee Bola (sr.), Madelyn Lynch (sr.)
Team Goals: Grow in our skills and technique, build relationships as a team, grow every week in the development of our gameday routine, and put out the best routine possible.
Last Season: Won STAC Championship and Section IV Class A Championship. Finished 2nd at STAC Championship. Finished 4th in Preliminary Round to advance to the Final Round at the NYSPHSAA Class A State Championship. Finished 4th in Final Round.
Ithaca Little Red (Class A)
Head Coach: Unique Laflore, 9th year
Key Athletes: Alissa G. (jr./Back Spot, Side Base)
Team Goals: Continue to improve together.
Last Season: Finished 10th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class A Championship.
Johnson City Wildcats (Class B)
Head Coach: Lydia Mann, 12th year
Key Athletes: Ryleigh Brancato-Folster (jr.), Megan Jablonowski (sr.), Carmella Martinkovic (soph.)
Team Goals: We are hoping to put out a clean routine that engages the crowd. We are also working towards qualifying for UCA Nationals.
Last Season: Finished 5th at STAC Championship and 2nd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Maine-Endwell Spartans (Class B)
Head Coach: Brianna Gadziala, 2nd year (3rd overall)
Key Athletes: Alyssa Totten (sr./Side Base), Cadance Wanglund (sr./Flyer, New Main Base), Samantha Zacharias (sr./Main Base), Charlotte Brady (sr./Back Spot)
Team Goals: Continue acting like a family and earn our way as far as we can go!
Last Season: Finished 8th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class B Championship.
Norwich Purple Tornado (Class B)
Head Coach: Danelle Nolan, 1st year
Key Players: We have a large group of freshmen with a lot of cheer experience and our seniors bring tradition and stability to our team
Team Goals: This year will be the first year that NHS has competed in a Game Day competition. We are excited and ready for the challenge.
Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day competitions.
Seton Catholic Saints (Class C)
Head Coach: Rita Zielewicz, 4th year
Key Athletes: Ari Beslija (jr./Main Base), Samantha Sawyer (sr./Main Base)
Team Goals: Build a skilled, strong team. We are going to Regionals for the first time this season and hope to make it to Nationals.
Last Season: Finished 12th at STAC Championship and 4th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Susquehanna Valley Sabers (Class C)
Head Coach: Karen Bidwell, 2nd year (20+ overall)
Key Players: Kiana Cipolla (jr./Base), Peyton Fedorwich (jr./Base), Lydia Carangelo (jr./Base), Khloe Hubbard (jr./Base), Claire Latini (soph./Flyer), Aubrey Newton (soph./Base), Sophia Simeone (fresh./Flyer/ Base), Adrianna Schwartz (fresh./Flyer)
Team Goals: Build strong team chemistry and learn to work together as a cohesive unit. We want to sharpen and tighten our skills, build confidence and consistency, and continue pushing each other to improve throughout the season. We also want to proudly represent our school by bringing energy, enthusiasm, and Saber pride to every performance. Most importantly, we want to enjoy the experience, create lasting memories as a team, and work towards qualifying for Sectionals and competing at the highest level possible.
Last Season: Finished 11th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class C Championship.
Union-Endicott Tigers (Class B)
Head Coach: Andrea Guccia, 14th year (18th overall)
Key Athletes: Jazzy Banks (sr.), along with several other seniors
Team Goals: Our goal this season is to return to the NYSPHSAA State Championships. After placing 2nd in the state last fall, we are motivated to build on that success and earn another opportunity to compete at the state level this year.
Last Season: Won Section IV Class B Championship. Finished 2nd at STAC Championship. Finished 3rd in Preliminary Round to advance to the Final Round at the NYSPHSAA Class B State Championship. Finished 2nd in Final Round.
Vestal Golden Bears (Class B)
Head Coach: Erin Schultz, 9th year (13th overall)
Key Athletes: Addison Blinkovich (jr.), Genell Nwugwo (jr.), Megan Klimachefsky (jr.), Sophia Kocick (jr.), Thea Yarkoni (jr.), Raegan Meyer (soph.), Teagan Pitman (soph.), Hannah E Miller (fresh.)
Team Goals: Learn new stunts for games, progress as a team, and put out solid clean routines every time we perform! All while building a family-like bond where they can rely on each other through thick and thin!
Last Season: Finished 4th at STAC Championship and 3rd at Section IV Class B Championship.
Waverly Wolverines (Class C)
Head Coach: Anndrea Bill, 4th year
Key Athletes: Audrey Bellinger (fresh./Flyer), Michaela Spiegel (Back Spot), Lila Voorhees (Base), Addison Bill (sr./Base & Captain)
Team Goals: We would like to keep improving in our stunting execution and grow as a team!
Last Season: Finished 13th at STAC Championship and 6th at Section IV Class C Championship.
Windsor Black Knights (Class C)
Head Coach: Kelly Singleton, 9th year
Key Athletes: Paige Cauiola (sr.), Elayna McDaniels (sr.), Zia Knapp (sr.), Sophia Marie Grant (fresh.), Charlotte Bidwell (fresh.), Kendall Almy (fresh.)
Team Goals: We are looking forward to having a good solid routine for Game Day Competitions that is a balance between fun energy and well-executed technique. The goal is to have a routine the team can be proud of and fans are excited to watch.
Last Season: Did not compete in Game Day competitions.
* Note: Owego and Oneonta do not have varsity teams this year.