NYSPHSAA Central Committee approves championship ticket hikes, volleyball rule changes and new wrestling weight class
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) wrapped up its annual Central Committee meeting at Rivers Casino & Resort with a series of key decisions affecting student-athletes statewide. Among the most significant ... more
Parents protest sudden Gananda-Marion sports merger
Frustrated parents are pushing back against Gananda Central School District's plan to merge sports programs with Marion due to shrinking enrollment, according to RochesterFirst. The district, which has seen student numbers drop by over 25%, ... more
Gananda and Marion merge soccer teams this fall
Two Wayne County school districts are combining their soccer programs to ensure stability and opportunity. According to WayneTimes.com, Gananda and Marion will merge all girls soccer teams and the boys modified and JV squads starting ... more
Mynderse Academy honored as NYSPHSAA School of Distinction
New York State Public High School Athletic Association has honored Mynderse Academy as a NYSPHSAA School of Distinction. Established in the 1991–92 school year, NYSPHSAA's Scholar-Athlete Team Award has a proud tradition of honoring academic ... more
FL1 SPORTS: Max Pitts and MP Athlete Management (podcast)
The world of college athletics continues to evolve, with NIL and athlete compensation in the headlines on a constant basis. Michael Ricci and Garrett Clar return to the studio for a joint production of the ... more
Four schools honored with 2024-2025 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Promotion Banner Awards
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has named Arlington High School (Section I), Oriskany Junior-Senior High School (Section III), Pembroke Junior-Senior High School (Section V), and Greenport High School (Section XI) ... more
The Impact of Local Tournaments on Basketball Talent Development
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world – the sport is number one in China, the Philippines, and many other countries, for example. There are many reasons for its popularity: The ... more
Auburn names hometown native as new athletic director
Steve Komanecky, a native of Auburn, has been appointed as the new director of health, physical education and athletics for the Auburn Enlarged City School District, according to The Citizen. Komanecky begins July 14 with ... more
Why Are Sports Important: Balancing Sports and Studies
In many schools, students who play sports face a busy schedule. Right away, some learners search for solutions to keep their grades high. Others might write my paper in us when they feel extra pressure ... more
Dryden’s Zack LeViere named Coach of the Year after historic run
Dryden boys basketball coach Zack LeViere was named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to their first Section IV championship and first IAC title since 1986, according to the Tompkins Weekly ... more
Horseheads baseball team honored after state title win
The Horseheads High School baseball team received a hero’s welcome on Tuesday as area lawmakers formally recognized its thrilling New York State Class AA championship win. State Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Chris Friend presented ... more
Reed, Bell and Wood-Asberry named Athletes of the Year as Lyons honors top athletes for 2024-25
Lyons Central School District wrapped up its 2024-25 athletics season by recognizing the year’s top performers. Among the highest honors handed out, Baylei Reed, Jayla Bell, and Marcus Wood-Asberry were named Athletes of the Year, ... more
Horseheads baseball team honored for state title win
The Village of Horseheads celebrated its boys’ baseball team for winning the New York State championship. The Blue Raiders finished the season 18-1 and edged Fox Lane High School 6-5 in the title game held ... more
Gananda sophomore wins Class C state title
Gananda’s Haley Conner earned a hero’s welcome after claiming the Class C state championship in the 400-meter race, according to the Times of Wayne County. Her winning time of 56.23 seconds secured the title and ... more
Free basketball camp coming to Lyons Community Center in July
A free basketball camp hosted by PrimeTime 585 is set to take place at the Lyons Community Center on July 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The camp is open ... more
AGAINST THE BOARDS: NYS Boys Lacrosse Championship Saturday recap (podcast)
The high school lacrosse season wrapped up in New York last Saturday, crowning four champions on the boys' side. Chamberlain Bauder was on the sidelines at Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, where the ... more
Corning girls rugby honored for state title win
Corning’s girls rugby team received top honors from state lawmakers this week after completing a perfect season and winning the 2025 RugbyNY High School Girls Championship. On Monday night, Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil ... more
Bloomfield softball, Penn Yan boys lacrosse among teams to win state titles
Several Section V teams battled for state titles on Saturday, with three Wayne-Finger Lakes programs emerging as champions. Check out all the scores and stats from the four games below. SOFTBALL Class C State Championship ... more
Bloomfield softball advances to state finals for second straight season
Ashlyn Wright powered Bloomfield to a 4-0 win over Section IV’s Deposit-Hancock in the Class C state semifinals on Friday morning at Grand Slam Park in Binghamton, sending the Bombers to their second straight state ... more
