Section 4 girls basketball: Results, top performers for 2023-24
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ALL-STAC
West/Metro All-Conference
Mariah Matias, Elmira (fresh.); Sophia Bonnell, Horseheads (sr.); Megan Wolf, Horseheads (jr.); Marisa Smith, Johnson City (sr.); Adriana Fontana, Union-Endicott (sr.); Ally Stank, Union-Endicott (sr.); Hailey Carey, Vestal (jr.).
Central/East All-Conference
Maggie Warpus, Chenango Forks (soph.); Madelyn Hayes, Chenango Valley (jr.); Madison McEvoy, Owego (jr.); Marissa Adams, Susquehanna Valley (sr.); Ryleigh Judson, Waverly (fresh.).
West All-Division
Taylor Evans, Corning (sr.); Jayda McFall, Corning (sr.); Hannah Nichols, Corning (sr.); Ellie Clearwater, Elmira (sr.); Ashaya Wallace, Elmira (jr.); Jordyn Gross, Horseheads (jr.); Samantha O’Connor, Ithaca (fresh.).
Metro All-Division
Melody Fann, Binghamton (jr.); Hayden Gibson, Binghamton (fresh.); Avrie Nannery, Johnson City (sr.); Emma Phelan, Johnson City (jr.); Kaylee Hurba, Maine-Endwell (soph.); Imani Williams, Union-Endicott (jr.); Caroline Reyen, Vestal (jr.).
Central All-Division
Grace Harkness, Chenango Forks (fresh.); Alyssa Specchio, Chenango Forks (sr.); Kamryn Hoyt, Chenango Valley (sr.); Cassie Doane, Owego (sr.); Lucy Atkins, Seton (jr.); Alexandra Back, Seton (jr.); Erin Derr, Seton (sr.).
East All-Division
Josey Ryan, Norwich (fresh.); Emma Urgo, Norwich (jr.); Jordan Bellinger, Oneonta (jr.); Selene Wellman, Oneonta (jr.); Heidi Brusso, Susquehanna Valley (sr.); Hayle Warner, Susquehanna Valley (jr.); Claire Beattie, Windsor (fresh.).
Section 4 BCANY Awards
Coaches of the Year: AAA: A’Don Allen, Elmira HS; AA: Andy Scott, Horseheads HS; A: Chris Sinicki, Johnson City HS; B: Mike Curtis; Chenango Forks HS; C: John Crossgrove, Moravia HS; D: Kelly Taggart, Cherry Valley-Springfield HS.
Players of the Year: AAA: Ellie Clearwater & Mariah Mattias, Elmira HS; AA: Sophia Bonnell, Horseheads HS; A: Marisa Smith, Johnson City HS; B: Maggie Warpus, Chenango Forks HS; C: Jordan Smith & Caraline Wasileski, Moravia HS; D: Morgan Huff, Cherry Valley-Springfield HS.
First Team (listed alphabetically): Charli Bennett, Southern Cayuga HS; Sophia Bonnell, Horseheads HS; Ava Cirigliano, Sidney HS; Lizzy Craft, Unatego HS; Ellie Clearwater; Elmira HS; Adriana Fontana, Union-Endicott HS; Cha Gardner, Newark Valley HS; Payton Littlefield, Thomas A Edison HS; Mariah Mattias; Elmira HS; Madison McEvoy; Owego HS; Jordan Smith; Moravia HS; Marisa Smith, Johnson City HS; Maggie Warpus, Chenango Forks HS; Caraline Wasileski, Moravia HS; Megan Wolf, Horseheads HS.
Second Team (listed alphabetically): Haley Carey, Vestal HS; Abby Ensign, Marathon HS; Melody Fann, Binghamton HS; Olivia Genson, Moravia HS; Jordyn Gross, Horseheads HS; Madelyn Hayes, Chenango Valley HS; Morgan Huff, Cherry Valley-Springfield HS; Ryleigh Judson, Waverly HS; Madison Kalet, Union Springs HS; Allison Kehoe, Moravia HS; Hailey Shalor, Worcester HS; Olivia Shiraldi, Norwich HS; Allison Stank, Union-Endicott HS; Rachel Vickio, Watkins Glen HS; Natalie Vradenburgh, Delaware Academy.
Honorable Mention: Marissa Adams, Susquehanna Valley HS; Tedessa DiRenzo, Vestal HS; Cassie Doane, Owego Free Academy; Erin Durr, Seton Catholic Central; Gina Gavich, Odessa-Montour HS; Brianna Hatch, Watkins Glen HS; Kamryn Hoyt, Chenango Valley HS; Kaylee Hurba, Maine-Endwell HS; Cali Knapp, Greene HS; Jayda McFall, Corning HS; Avery Nanery, Johnson City HS; Emma Phelan, Johnson City HS; Alyssa Specchio, Chenango Forks HS; Hayle Warner, Susquehanna Valley HS; Daphnee West, Cherry Valley-Springfield; Abby Yahner, Greene HS.
MAC All-Stars
MVP: Ava Cirigliano, Sidney.
First team: Natalie Vredenburgh (Delhi); Lizzy Craft (Unatego); Bailey McCoy (Unatego); Grace Walley (Walton); Sarah Gross (D-H); Johnna Henderson (B-G); Jaiden Schrag (UV); Nayla Miley (Sidney).
Second team: Josie Dutcher (Greene); Cali Knapp (Greene); Claire Flanagan (Greene); Tyler Abts (Delhi); Harly Birdsall (Unatego); Makayla Bales (Sidney); Jayslin Henderson (B-G); Margaret Rovente (Oxford).
Honorable Mention: Adrianna Hartman (Harpursville).
Sportsmanship Award: Delhi.
Coach of the Year: Dave Gorton (Greene).
Feb. 27
Horseheads 52, Binghamton 30
Section 4 Class AA Semifinal
Horseheads: Sophia Bonnell 23 points, three 3-pointers; Megan Wolf 9 points on three 3-pointers; Jordyn Gross 7 points; Maddie Ribble 6 points. Binghamton: Melody Fann 14 points.
Johnson City 58, Norwich 44
Section 4 Class A Semifinal
JC: Marisa Smith 21 points, Avrie Nannery 13 points.
Owego Free Academy 33, Maine-Endwell 28
Section 4 Class A Semifinal
OFA: Cassie Doane 10 points, Alexis Herceg 9, Ava Brown 6. M-E: Tessa L'Amoreaux 9 points, Madalyn Ocker 8 points.
Moravia 46, Greene 35
Section 4 Class C Semifinal
Moravia: Jessalyn Jones 13 points; Jordan Smith 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals; Allison Kehoe 9 points, 7 rebounds. Greene: Claire Flanagan 13 points.
Watkins Glen 44, Unatego 32
Section 4 Class C semifinal
WG: Rachel Vickio 22 points, 8 rebounds; Brianna Hatch 9 points; Addison Coolican 7 rebounds, 4 steals.
Feb. 23
Moravia 51, Delhi 32
Section 4 Class C Quarterfinal
M: Jordan Smith 15 points, 5 blocked shots; Caraline Wasileski 13 points, 4 blocked shots; Olivia Genson and Gabby Heim 5 steals each.
Watkins Glen 42, Bainbridge-Guilford 20
Section 4 Class C Quarterfinal
WG: Rachel Vickio 16 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals, three 3-pointers; Brianna Hatch 9 points.
Feb. 20
Stamford/Jefferson 50, Odessa-Montour 43
Section 4 Class D Opening Round
O-M: Gina Gavich 18 points, 5 assists; Leah Antes 18 points. S/J: Tierney Turner 19 points, Dezaraye Hillis 15, McKenna Hoyt 10.
Bainbridge-Guilford 48, Southern Cayuga 33
Section 4 Class C Opening Round
B-G: Marissa Mayo 17 points, Jayslin Henderson 10. SC: Circe Perez 8 points, 11 rebounds; Emily Prince 8 points, 7 rebounds.
Sidney 67, Thomas A. Edison 62
Section 4 Class B Opening Round
Sidey: Ava Cirigliano 36 points, Isabella Conroy 10, Nayla Miley 9. TAE: Payton Littlefield 30 points, five 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 15 points, five 3-pointers; Harper Hoffman 8 points.
Feb. 16
Moravia 70, Candor 20
IAC Small School Championship
M: Olivia Genson 15 points, 6 steals, 3 assists; Jordan Smith 11 points, 3 blocks; Gabby Heim 10 points, 3 steals, 3 assists.
Maine-Endwell 57, Norwich 43
M-E: Sydney Yonkoski 14, Anna Fellows 14, Maddy Ocker 12. N: Brynley Ryan 10, Josey Ryan 10.
Feb. 15
IAC Large School Championship
Newark Valley 55, Whitney Point 35
NV: Cardinals won fourth consecutive IAC Large School title, pulling away with a 34-17 advantage in the second half. Cha Gardner 30 points. WP: Sadee Short 11 points.
IAC All-Stars
North Large School Division
MVP: Lauren Millspaugh, Trumansburg sr..
First team: Emma Best, Lansing sr.; Sadee Short, Whitney Point soph.; Elizabeth Foster, Trumansburg soph.; Laci Prignon, Dryden sr.
Second team: Olivia Somers, Whitney Point soph.; Chloe Russell, Dryden sr.; Amara Landon, Trumansburg jr.; Billie Leet, Whitney Point soph.; Keziah Elliott-Dunbar, Trumansburg soph.
Honorable mention: Ally Denmark (Trumansburg), Maggie Wurlison (Whitney Point), Baggy Desnoes (Lansing).
North Small School Division
MVP: Charli Bennett, So. Cayuga jr.
First team: Jordan Smith, Moravia sr.; Allison Kehoe, Moravia sr.; Abby Ensign, Marathon sr.; Maddy Kalet, Union Springs soph.; Jennifer Daum, Union Springs soph.
Second team: Olivia Genson, Moravia jr.; Caraline Wasileski, Moravia soph.; Anna Hoyt, Marathon sr.; Emily Prince, So. Cayuga jr.; Devyn Blasz, Groton soph.
Honorable mention: Jessalyn Jones (Moravia), Gabby Heim (Moravia), Allie Parker (Union Springs), Lilly Casler (Union Springs), Circi Perez (SC), Ellie Dykeman (Groton) Addison Oram (Marathon).
South Large School Division
MVP: Makana “Cha” Gardner, Newark Valley sr.
First team: Payton Littlefield, Edison sr.; Brianna Hatch, Watkins Glen soph.; Rachel Vickio, Watkins Glen soph.; Mallory Sheehan, Notre Dame sr.
Second team: Livia Short, Newark Valley jr.; Gabby Milazzo, Edison sr.; Addison Coolican, Watkins Glen jr.; Adrianna Finta, Newark Valley jr.; Aubrey Kwiatowski, Newark Valley soph.
Honorable mention: Adriana Rich (NV), Kamryn Short (NV), Charlee Stroman (Edison), Harper Hoffman (Edison), Olivia King (WG)
South Small School Division
MVP: Nicola Soper, Candor soph.
First team: Gina Gavich, Odessa-Montour sr.; Aaliyah McCoy, Newfield sr.; Faith Brenchley, Spencer-Van Etten jr.; Emmi Makie, Candor frosh; Leah Antes, Odessa-Montour 8th-grade.
Second team: Natalie Tibbals, Newfield sr.; Aubrie Kastenhuber, Spencer-Van Etten sr.; Raegan Sudnikovich, Spencer-Van Etten sr.; Taliah Speer, Tioga jr.; Megan Williamson, Candor frosh.
Honorable mention: Egypt Smith-Henderson (Newfield), Hazel Ray (Candor), Adriena Farmer (S-VE), Keyonna Garrison (O-M), RaeAnne Feeko (Tioga).
(All-stars are selected by a vote of coaches in each division.)
Feb. 13
Elmira 56, Auburn 52
A: Peyton Maneri 33. E: Montias 23.
Thomas A. Edison 50, Groton 30
G: S. Lockwood 8. TAE: G. Milazzo 24 points, 8 three-point goals; P. Littlefield 18.
Feb. 12
Horseheads 59, Ithaca 31
H: Sophia Bonnell 17 points, Megan Wolf 12, Jordyn Gross 11. Blue Raiders (14-4) host Susquehanna Valley at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 14 in STAC tournament semifinal. Horseheads extended winning streak to 12. Because of issue with Ithaca's court, game was played at Elmira High School. I: Stella Sapp-Dietrich 14 points, Asyra Baker 11.
Oneonta 51, Southern Cayuga 39
SC: Norah McCarthy 13 points; Emily Prince 8 points, 4 rebounds; Cennedi McCarthy 7 points, 7 steals.
Feb. 10
Moravia 49, Skaneateles 35
Moravia: Jordan Smith 14 points, 7 rebounds; Allison Kehoe 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocked shots; Olivia Genson 8 steals, 5 assists. S: Allie Michel 15 points.
Feb. 9
Horseheads 55, Waverly 33
H (13-4): Megan Wolf 17 points, three 3-pointers; Sophia Bonnell 16 points, five 3-pointers. Blue Raiders won 11th straight. W: Brilynn Belles 9 points.
Chenango Forks 60, Maine-Endwell 34
CF: M. Pourby 13, L. Scott 11. M-E: Maddy Ocker 10.
Watkins Glen 79, Dryden 46
WG: M. Coolican 11 points, 6 rebounds; A. Coolican 11 points, 3 assists; R. Vickio 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; B. Hatch 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. L: G. Pascarella 17 points; L. Prignon 14 points.
Feb. 8
Odessa-Montour 60, Tioga 29
O-M (7-13): Gina Gavich season-high 21 points; Leah Antes 15 points. Tioga (0-17): Taliah Speer 9 points.
Elmira 54, Corning 39
E: Ellie Clearwater 20 points, three 3-pointers; Mariah Matias 12 points. C: Char Starns 15 points.
Sidney 67, Deposit-Hancock 33
S: Isabella West 17 points. D-H: Sarah Gross 14 points.
Union Springs 40, Southern Cayuga 31
SC: Emily Prince 16 points, 13 rebounds. US: Jennie Daum 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocked shots; Maddy Kalet 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.
Johnson City 45, Union-Endicott 38
JC: Marisa Smith 19 points, Emma Phelan 11 points. Wildcats clinched STAC Metro title with the victory.
Feb. 6
Elmira 56, Binghamton 35
E: Ellie Clearwater 23 points, Mariah Matias 20. B: Melody Fann 13 points, Shania Beylo 10.
Union-Endicott 58, Maine-Endwell 30
M-E: Anna Fellows 15 points. U-E: Adriana Fontana 16 points, Allison Stank 14, Petyon Germaine 10.
Thomas A. Edison 62, Dryden 49
TAE: Payton Littlefield 27 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists; Harper Hoffman career-high 16 points, including 12 in second half, and 4 blocked shots; career-high Mali Huffner 9 points, all in second half.
Marathon 33, Southern Cayuga 31
SC: Emily Prince 11 points, 11 rebounds; Norah McCarthy 9 points; Circe Perez 6 points, 8 rebounds. M: Abby Ensign 10 points.
Elmira Notre Dame 48, Lansing 47
L: E. Best 21, M. Nolan 14. END: M. Sheehan 24.
Unatego 57, Deposit-Hancock 29
IAC Standings
(Through Feb. 3)
Team IAC Overall
W L W L
North Large
Trumansburg 7 5 10 5
Whitney Point 6 6 6 9
Dryden 4 8 4 12
Lansing 0 12 1 16
North Small
Moravia 11 1 14 3
Union Springs 10 1 14 3
Southern Cayuga 8 3 12 4
Marathon 7 5 11 5
Groton 4 8 5 8
South Large
Newark Valley 12 0 16 1
Watkins Glen 10 2 13 3
Edison 7 5 8 8
Notre Dame 2 10 3 12
South Small
Candor 6 6 7 7
Spencer-Van Etten 5 7 5 10
Newfield 4 8 4 11
Odessa-Montour 3 8 5 12
Tioga 0 11 0 15
Feb. 5
Watkins Glen 60, Trumansburg 44
WG: Coolican 17, B. Hatch 16, R. Vickio 15. T: L. Millspaugh 10, A. Denmark 14.
Odessa-Montour 61, Twin Tiers Christian Academy 25
O-M: Gina Gavich 14 points, 4 assists; Evvie Zinger 13 points; Brooklynn Thompson 12 points; Leah Antes 10 points. TT: Lillian Scott 8 points.
Moravia 35, Union Springs 26
M: Jessalyn Jones 10. US: J. Daum 11. (Moravia clinched IAC North Small.)
Feb. 2
Horseheads 40, Corning 31
H (12-4, 9-1 STAC): Megan Wolf 13 points, Emma Kamas 12, Sophia Bonnell 9. Blue Raiders extended their winning streak to 10 games.
Newark Valley 51, Elmira Notre Dame 25
NV: Cha Gardner 15 points, passed 1986 graduate Denise Pitcher as program's career scoring leader. Gardner now has 1,280 points; Adrianna Finta 16 points. END: Mallory Sheehan 8 points, Madison Fargo 8 points.
Elmira 57, Ithaca 52
E: Mariah Matias 31 points, Ellie Clearwater 11, Laila Burchard 10. I: Samantha O'Connor 21 points, Stella Sapp-Dietrich 13, Emi Collins 11.
Watkins Glen 68, Thomas A. Edison 57
WG: Brianna Hatch 26 points, Rachel Vickio 15, Olivia King 13. TAE: Payton Littlefield 27 points, four 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 9 points on three 3-pointers; Harper Hoffman 8 points.
Moravia 41, Southern Cayuga 32
M: Jordan Smith 11 points. SC: Emily Prince 13 points, 8 rebounds; Circe Perez 5 points, 12 rebounds; Norah McCarthy 9 points, 3 assists.
Union Springs 58, Tioga 23
US (14-3): Jennie Daum 26 points, 9 rebounds, 7 steals; Maddy Kalet 21 points, 4 assists, 2 steals.
Vestal 53, Maine-Endwell 27
V: Haley Carey 21 points, Tedessa Direnzo 11. M-E: Kaylee Hurba 12 points.
Feb. 1
Candor 53, Odessa-Montour 43
C: Nicola Soper 23, Emmi Makie 12. O-M: Gina Gavich 13 points, 4 assists; Leah Antes 12 points.
Jan. 31
Newark Valley 39, Elmira 37
NV: Liv Short 17 points, Cha Gardner 15. Short made winning shot with 2 seconds left after Elmira's Mariah Matias tied it with 6.7 seconds remaining. E: Matias 12 points, Meya Smith 8. Said Express coach A'Don Allen: "Great game, great effort, came up short."
Moravia 43, Groton 20
G: Blasz 11 points. M: Jordan Smith 13 points.
Watkins Glen 52, Elmira Notre Dame 29
WG: Brianna Hatch 16 points. END: Mallory Sheehan 17 points.
Walton/Downsville 42, Deposit-Hancock 28
Jan. 30
Horseheads 44, Binghamton 43
Horseheads (11-4, 8-1 STAC): Megan Wolf 17 points, including 15 in second half; Jordyn Gross 11 points. B: Hayden Gibson 16 points, Shania Beylo 12.
Marathon 59, Odessa-Montour 13
M: Addison Oram 16 points.
Thomas A. Edison 50, Whitney Point 40
TAE: Payton Littlefield 26 points, four 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 9 points on three 3-pointers. WP: Billie Leet 12 points, Sadee Short 10.
Vestal 74, Elmira 65
E: V: Haley Carey 28 points, Kate Reyen 21; Golden Bears led 39-26 at halftime. E: Mariah Matias 30 points; Ellie Clearwater 10.
Jan. 27
Elmira 60, Edison 38
TAE: Payton Littlefield 19 points, three 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 9 points on three 3-pointers. Elmira: Ellie Clearwater 22 points; Mariah Matias 11 points, 13 rebounds.
Littlefield and Clearwater held a Hooping for Hope fundraiser for the Josh Palmer Fund. Said Elmira coach A'Don Allen: "I can't say how proud I am of Ellie and Payton for the event they put together today. I'm glad we got the win, but the game is truly the subplot today. For both the Heights and Elmira communities to come together for this event and to raise money and awareness is truly the main story."
Jan. 26
Newark Valley 52, Watkins Glen 23
NV: M. Gardner 32. WG: R. Vickio 7.
Southern Cayuga 41, Groton 29
SC: Circe Perez 15 points, 9 rebounds; Emily Prince 14 points, 11 rebounds.
Binghamton 55, Maine-Endwell 53
B: S. Beylo 20. M-E: Kaylee Hurba 24, Maddy Ocker 14.
Thomas A. Edison 43, Trumansburg 37
TAE: Payton Littlefield 28 points, six 3-pointers, and became Edison's career scoring leader. Littlefield passed Erica Schiefen's 1,530 points and now has 1,538 points. Gabby Milazzo nine points on three 3-pointers. T-burg: Allison Denmark 13 points.
Horseheads 66, Sidney 38
H: Sophia Bonnell 22 points, five 3-pointers; Megan Wolf 18 points; Emma Kamas 8 points. Horseheads honored seniors Maddie Matkosky, Brooke Sumner, Alexis Knox, Jenna Baker and Bonnell on Senior Night in win over state's 15th-ranked Class B team. Said coach Andy Scott: "Five of the most team-oriented kids you will ever meet. Unselfish and committed. Team-first mentality."
Union Springs 56, Marathon 44
US (13-3): Jennie Daum 23 points, 9 rebounds; Maddy Kalet 14 points, 4 assists; Allie Parker 10 points.
Moravia 49, Spencer-Van Etten 18
Jan. 25
Candor 44, Newfield 39
N: Aaliya McCoy 14, Natalie Tibbals 9. C: Emmi Makie 20, Nicola Soper 10, Megan Williamson 7. (Soper broke school’s single-game rebounding record with 35).
Elmira Notre Dame 47, Dryden 45
END: Mallory Sheehan 15, Payton Sutryk 11. D: G. Pascarella 14, L. Prignon 14.
Oxford 68, Deposit-Hancock 55
O: Margaret Rovente 16, Jocie Finch 16. D-H: Sarah Gross 37.
Jan. 24
Southern Cayuga 41, Spencer-Van Etten 28
SC (11-3): Circe Perez 17 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals; Emily Prince 17 points, 8 rebounds.
Jan. 23
Union Springs 58, Lansing 33
US (12-3): Jennie Daum 17 points, 8 rebounds; Ainsley Biter 12 points, Lilly Casler 11 points.
Jan. 19
Horseheads 50, Elmira 46
Horseheads (9-4, 7-1): Blue Raiders clinched second straight STAC West title behind 18 points from Megan Wolf, 17 from Sophia Bonnell and 10 from Jordyn Gross. Coach Andy Scott credited Alexis Knox and Maddie Ribble for playing "outstanding defense." Blue Raiders 9-for-10 at foul line down the stretch to hold off Elmira. Elmira: Addison Taft 15 points, eighth-grader Meya Smith 12 points, freshman Mariah Matias 9 points, Laila Burchard 8 points. Said Express coach A'Don Allen: "To be able to stay this close to Horseheads without one of our best players (Ellie Clearwater) is a testament to the girls in that locker room. ... Sonny Taft really stepped up tonight and Meya Smith played great in only her second game in varsity."
Spencer-Van Etten 51, Odessa-Montour 37
S-VE (5-6, 5-4 IAC): Faith Benchley 13 points. O-M (5-10, 3-6): Leah Antes 15 points.
Southern Cayuga 61, Newfield 36
SC (10-3): Charli Bennett 16 points, 5 rebounds; Norah McCarthy 15 points; Emily Prince 10 points, 7 rebounds; Circe Peres 10 points, 13 rebounds, 5 steals.
Moravia 48, Marathon 27
Marathon: Ensign 15 points. Moravia (11-2): Caraline Wasileski 17 points, 5 rebounds; Olivia Genson 12 points; Genson, Jessalyn Jones and Gabby Heim combined for 12 steals.
Maine-Endwell 49, Johnson City 41
M-E: Kaylee Hurba 14 points; Sydney Yonkoski 13; Maddy Ocker 12, including 8 on two 3-pointers and a two in the fourth quarter. JC: Marisa Smith 14 points, Avrie Nannery 10.
Candor 71, Tioga 23
Tioga: Taliah Speer 9 points. Candor: Emmi Makie 23 points, including five 3-pointers; Nicola Soper 19 points.
Union Springs 63, Groton 23
US (11-3): Maddy Kalet 27 points, including four 3-pointers, and 4 assists; Jennie Daum 11 points, 6 rebounds; Lilly Casler 9 points on three 3-pointers and 6 assists; Allie Parker 8 points, 10 rebounds.
Watkins Glen 62, Whitney Point 35
WG: Coolican 14 points; Vickio 11 points, 5 rebounds; King 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocked shots; Hatch 9 points, 7 rebounds.
Jan. 18
Union Springs 50, Candor 38
US (10-3): Maddy Kalet 10 points, 5 assists.
Jan. 17
Ithaca 40, Maine-Endwell 36
M-E: Kaylee Hurba 15 points, Sydney Yonkoski 13. I: Sophia Escalante 14 points, Stella Sapp-Dietrich 10.
Corning 68, Thomas A. Edison 58
C: Charlise Starns 25 points, Taylor Evans 15, Jayda McFall 9. TAE: Payton Littlefield 26 points, six 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 21 points on seven 3-pointers.
Jan. 16
Watkins Glen 49, Odessa-Montour 19
WG: O. King 12, R. Vickio 10.
IAC Standings
(Through Jan. 15)
Team IAC Overall
W L W L
North Large
Trumansburg 5 3 8 3
Whitney Point 3 4 3 7
Dryden 2 5 2 9
Lansing 0 7 1 9
North Small
Moravia 7 0 10 2
Union Springs 6 1 8 3
Southern Cayuga 6 2 9 3
Marathon 5 2 9 2
Groton 3 5 3 5
South Large
Newark Valley 8 0 11 1
Watkins Glen 6 1 8 2
Edison 5 3 6 4
Notre Dame 1 7 2 9
South Small
Spencer-Van Etten 4 4 4 6
Odessa-Montour 3 5 5 8
Candor 2 5 3 6
Newfield 2 6 2 9
Tioga 0 8 0 11
Jan. 13
Horseheads 76, Ithaca 36
H: Megan Wolf 24 points; Sophia Bonnell 21 points and five 3-pointers; Jordyn Gross 8 points. Wolf and Bonnell combined for 34 points in the first half and came out of the game for good midway through the third quarter. Nine players scored. Blue Raiders (8-4, 6-1 STAC) won for seventh time in last eight games and clinched a berth in the Section 4 Class AA tournament. I: Mia Boggs-Fernandez and Sophia Escalante 10 points each.
Union-Endicott 59, Maine-Endwell 39
M-E: Anna Fellows and Maddy Ocker 9 points each. U-E: Adriana Fontana 21 points, Peyton Germaine 12, Stella Diamantakos 11.
Elmira 53, Corning 25
C: Charlise Starns 9 points. E: Mariah Matias 14 points; Ashaya Wallace 10.
Jan. 12
Moravia 83, Newfield 34
N: E. Henderson 10. M: Olivia Genson 15; Lashley Heredia Castillo 12 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds.
Union Springs 65, Odessa-Montour 31
US: Allie Parker 17 points, 8 rebounds; Jennie Daum 11 points.
Watkins Glen 67, Lansing 30
WG: R. Vickio 17, B. Hatch 12. L: E. Best 16.
Southern Cayuga 66, Candor 36
C: Emmi Makie 13 points. SC: Charli Bennett 34 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists. (Moved into No. 1 spot in program’s all-time scoring).
Jan. 11
Odessa-Montour 37, Newfield 35
O-M (5-7, 3-4): Leah Antes 14 points, including go-ahead put-back with 19 seconds remaining. Gina Gavich 6 points, 6 assists. N: Natalie Tibbals 15 points.
Jan. 10
Horseheads 65, Elmira 57
E: Mariah Matias 27 points; Ellie Clearwater 16 points, three 3-pointers. Express got within five after trailing by 22. H: Sophia Bonnell 24 points, three 3-pointers; Megan Wolf 16 points, two 3-pointers; Jordyn Gross 15 points and Jessica Als 8 points off the bench. Blue Raiders (7-4) are 6-1 in last seven games.
Thomas A. Edison 64, Lansing 45
L: Emma Best 19 points. TAE: Payton Littlefield 23 points, five 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 12 points on four 3-pointers; Mali Huffner 11 points.
Vestal 62, Maine-Endwell 32
V: Haley Carey 30 points, Kate Reyen 12. M-E: Sydney Yonkoski and Maddy Ocker 8 points each.
Jan. 9
Southern Cayuga 63, Groton 29
SC: Charli Bennett 34 points, 16 rebounds, 6 steals; Emily Prince 15 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals; Norah McCarthy 7 points, 3 assists. G: Devyn Blasz 10 points.
Jan. 6
Horseheads 63, Johnson City 48
Horseheads (6-4): Megan Wolf 22 points, Sophia Bonnell 15, Emma Kamas 12 and Jordyn Gross 6 as Horseheads took a rematch of last season's STAC final also won by the Blue Raiders. Coach Andy Scott also praised "great defense" from Maddie Ribble and boost from Jessica Als, who sparked 22-10 surge in third quarter with a 3-pointer and assist. Horseheads 5-1 in its last six games. JC (7-2): Binghamton University commit Marisa Smith 30 points. Wildcats are ranked sixth in NYS in Class A.
Delhi 41, James I. O’Neill 30
D: Natalie Vredenburg 12 points, 5 steals; Tyler Abts 8 points, 5 steals, 4 assists.
Jan. 5
Thomas A. Edison 66, Dryden 24
TAE: Payton Littlefield 33 points, all in first three quarters, and seven 3-pointers; Gabby Milazzo 12 points on four 3-pointers and Charlee Stroman 10 points and two 3-pointers. D: Prignon 9 points.
Moravia 53, Candor 17
M: Jordan Smith 15 points, 6 steals, 7 rebounds; Gabby Heim 10 points, 3 steals.
Southern Cayuga 75, Tioga 10
SC: Cennedi McCarthy 22 points.
Elmira Notre Dame 41, Lansing 26
L: E. Best 10. END: M. Sheehan 23.
Union Springs 59, Newfield 27
US: Maddy Kalet 20 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds.
Jan. 4
Horseheads 48, Corning 27
H: Megan Wolf 15 points, Sophia Bonnell 14, Emma Kamas 10 and coach Andy Scott said she "played great" on both ends as part of a strong defensive effort. Wolf and Bonnell combined for five 3-pointers in third quarter, when Blue Raiders scored 19 points. C: Charlise Starns 11 points, Jayda McFall 8.
Elmira 58, Ithaca 29
E: Ellie Clearwater 19 points; Mariah Matias 13; Caitlyn Wagner 10. Express had 21-7 spurt in third quarter after leading 22-16 at halftime, turning defense into offense after a slow start. I: Stella Sapp-Dietrich 11 points.
Waverly 58, Chenango Forks 52
W: Ryleigh Judson 18 points, two 3-pointers; Brilynn Belles 13 points, three 3-pointers. Wolverines had 12-0 run in second quarter to lead 21-7 at halftime, limiting Forks to one field goal in first half. CF: Maggie Warpus and Reaghan Hughes 12 points each; Jessica Stone 10 points; Hughes three 3-pointers.
Jan. 3
Southern Cayuga 49, Lansing 31
L: Marissa Nolan 11 points. SC: Charli Bennett 28 points, 14 rebounds, 8 steals; Emily Prince 6 points, 7 rebounds; Cennedi McCarthy 5 steals.
Candor 59, Odessa-Montour 40
O-M: Leah Antes 18, Gina Gavich 11. C: Megan Williamson 19, Emmi Makie 17, Nicola Soper 15 points, 29 rebounds.
Binghamton 57, Maine-Endwell 39
M-E: Kaylee Hurba 19. B: Hayden Gibson 20, Shania Beylo 17, Melody Fann 11.
IAC Standings
(As of Jan. 2)
Team IAC Overall
W L W L
North Large
Trumansburg 4 2 7 2
Whitney Point 2 2 2 4
Dryden 2 4 2 8
Lansing 0 4 1 5
North Small
Moravia 5 0 8 2
Union Springs 4 1 7 3
Marathon 3 2 7 2
Southern Cayuga 3 2 5 3
Groton 2 3 2 3
South Large
Newark Valley 5 0 8 1
Watkins Glen 5 1 7 2
Edison 2 3 3 4
Notre Dame 0 3 1 5
South Small
Odessa-Montour 2 2 4 5
Spencer-Van Etten 2 3 2 5
Newfield 2 3 2 6
Candor 1 3 2 4
Tioga 0 5 0 8
Dec. 30
Watkins Glen 61, Onondaga 30
WG: Rachel Vickio 15 points, three 3-pointers for the Lake Hawks in consolation game at Onondaga More Than A Game Tournament. Olivia VanSkiver 9 points. O: Cox 10 points.
Candor 47, Vernon-Verona-Sherill 31
C: Soper 19 points, Makie 17. VVS: Watts 10 points.
Dec. 29
Owego 44, Watkins Glen 38
Owego: McEvoy 17 points, Brown 12 at Onondaga's More Than A Game Tournament. WG: King 10 points, Hatch 9.
Cortland 41, Moravia 34
M: Caraline Wasileski 10 points and was joined by Jessalyn Jones on all-tournament team at Cortland Holiday Tournament; Gabby Heim 5 points, 3 steals. C: Gambitta 13 points, Mack 11.
Odessa-Montour 45, Addison 30
O-M (4-5): Leah Antes 17 points in win in consolation game of Addison Holiday Tournament; Evvie Zinger 13 points and all-tournament pick Gina Gavich 6 assists, 5 steals. Addison (2-6): Caidyn Jones 8 points.
Dec. 28
Johnson City 52, Hanover, NH 38
JC: Marisa Smith 25.
Moravia 51, Chenango Forks 42
M: J. Jones 11 points; Gabby Heim 9 points; Allison Kehoe 6 rebounds, 3 assists. CF: Maggie Warpus 19 points.
Watkins Glen 60, South Seneca 24
WG: B. Hatch 12, R. Vickio 11, E. Cady 10.
Union Springs 41, Southern Cayuga 34
SC: Charli Bennett 24 points, 16 rebound.
Bainbridge-Guilford 54, Maine-Endwell 48
B-G: J. Henderson 16. M-E: Sydney Yonkoski 12, Kaylee Hurba 12.
Dec. 27
North Penn-Mansfield 54, Odessa-Montour 30
O-M: Gina Gavich 14. NP-Mansfield: Kameron Lightner 17, McKenna Lightner 12.
Southern Cayuga 56, Port Byron 36
SC: Charli Bennett 34 points, 12 rebounds, 9 steals. PB: Abby McCay 15 points.
Maine-Endwell 59, GMU 24
M-E: Anna Fellows 15, Kaylee Hurba 12, Tessa L’Amoreaux 10.
Watkins Glen 56, Trumansburg 31
WG: R. Vickio 14 points, 7 rebs, 5 stls, 2 blk; A. Coolican 13 points, 4 ast. T: A. Denmark 11 points.
Union Springs 51, Weedsport 41
Dec. 22
Binghamton 54, Waverly 26
W: Ryleigh Judson 11. B: Remi Campbell 21.
Maine-Endwell 56, Susquehanna Valley 46
M-E: Kaylee Hurba 14, Tessa L’Amoreaux 13, Maddy Ocker 10. SV: Laci Lasicki 14, Hayle Warner 13.
Dec. 21
Watkins Glen 54, Thomas A. Edison 40
WG: B. Hatch 17 points; R. Vickio 8 points, 5rebs, 3 ast. TAE: P. Littlefield 27 points, 5 threes.
Horseheads 64, Vestal 46
V: Tedessa DiRenzo 17, Haley Carey 15. H: Megan Wolf 18, Sophia Bonnell 15, Jordyn Gross 12.
Marathon 52, Candor 24
M: Ensign 11, Newkirk 10. C: Makie 14.
Delhi 65, Deposit-Hancock 31
Delhi: Nat Vredenburgh 30. D-H: Sarah Gross 21.
Newark Valley 72, Elmira ND 30
NV: C. Gardner 23, A. Kwiatkowski 11. END: M. Sheehan 17.
Southern Cayuga 55, Odessa-Montour 28
SC: Emily Prince 17, Charli Bennett 16. O-M: Gina Gavich 20 (6 three-pointers).
Dec. 20
Johnson City 51, Maine-Endwell 35
JC: Emma Phelan 17, Marissa Smith 14. M-E: Kaylee Hurba 16.
IAC Standings
(Through games of Dec. 19)
Team IAC Overall
W L W L
North Large
Trumansburg 2 1 4 1
Whitney Point 1 2 1 3
Dryden 2 1 2 3
Lansing 0 3 0 3
North Small
Moravia 4 0 6 1
Union Springs 3 1 4 3
Marathon 2 2 4 2
Southern Cayuga 2 2 3 2
Groton 1 3 1 3
South Large
Newark Valley 4 0 5 1
Watkins Glen 3 1 3 1
Edison 1 2 2 2
Notre Dame 0 3 1 4
South Small
Odessa-Montour 2 1 3 3
Spencer-Van Etten 2 2 2 2
Newfield 2 2 2 5
Candor 1 2 1 3
Tioga 0 4 0 6
Dec. 19
Moravia 47, Union Springs 41
US: Jennifer Daum 14 points, Maddy Kalet 11. M: Caroline Wasileski 12 points; Allison Kehoe 9; Kendall Hess 9.
Southern Cayuga 55, Marathon 40
SC: Charli Bennett 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals; Emily Prince 12 points, 9 rebounds; Cennedi McCarthy 10 points. M: Abby Ensign 11 points; Anna Hoyt and Addison Oram 10 points each.
Watkins Glen 67, Elmira Notre Dame 35
WG: B. Hatch 15 points, 6 rebs, 2 ast, 3 stls, 1 blk; R. Vickio 11 points, 3 ast, 4 stls. END: M. Sheehan & P. Sutryk 13 points each.
Dec. 16
Waverly 45, Windsor 29
Windsor: Claire Beattie 9 points. Waverly: Ryleigh Judson 25 points, five 3-pointers; Ashlen Croft 7 points. Waverly outscored Windsor 34-18 in second half.
Union-Endicott 52, Elmira 43
E: Matias 11, Clearwater 10. U-E: Fontana 12, Williams 10, Germaine 10.
Dec. 15
Johnson City 54, Chenango Forks 42
JC: Emma Phelan 21, Marisa Smith 14.
Union Springs 50, Southern Cayuga 37
US: Lilly Casler 16 points; Maddy Kalet 13. SC: Charli Bennett 15 points, 7 rebounds; Norah McCarthy 11 points, 4 steals.
Corning 42, Maine-Endwell 37
C: Char Starns 17 points. M-E: Tessa L'Amoreaux 9 points; Maddy Ocker 8.
Newark Valley 42, Watkins Glen 37
NV: Makana Gardner’s 22 points included 1,000th on the varsity. WG: A. Coolican 13 points, 3 steals; O. King 9 points, 8 rebounds.
Moravia 68, Odessa-Montour 25
Genson 4 steals, 5 assists; Smith 6 rebounds, 3 steals; Hess 8 rebounds.
Dec. 13
Union-Endicott 50, Horseheads 37
H: Sophia Bonnell 18 points, Megan Wolf 10, Jordyn Gross 6.
Elmira 45, Maine-Endwell 41
E: Freshman Mariah Matias 21 points, 14 rebounds; Ellie Clearwater 11 points. M-E: Kaylee Hurba 17 points.
Odessa-Montour 60, Tioga 31
O-M (3-2): Leah Antes 24 points; Gina Gavich 14 points, 6 assists, 5 steals. T: RaeAnne Felko 15 points.
Johnson City 61, Corning 36
JC: Marisa Smith 23 points, Emma Phelan 14 points.
Dec. 12
Southern Cayuga 46, Spencer-Van Etten 25
SC: Alycia Orona 15 points, 6 steals; Charli Bennett 12 points, 8 steals, 5 rebounds; Emily Prine 10 points, 7 steals.
Newark Valley 64, Thomas A. Edison 33
NV: Cha Gardner 25 points, all in first three quarters; Adriana Rich 13 points. TAE: Payton Littlefield 13 points.
Dec. 11
Trumansburg 51, Elmira Notre Dame 49
T: Millspaugh 15 points, Reed 11, Denmark 10. END: Sheehan 17 points; Sutryk 17; Fargo 10.
Watkins Glen 48, Whitney Point 28
WG: Vickio 18 points; Coolican 11; King 10. WP: Short 13.
Harpursville 44, Deposit-Hancock 39
Dec. 10
St. Mary's 71, Horseheads 45
St. Mary's pulled away from Horseheads in the second half at the Syracuse Zebra Classic. Horseheads top scorers: Megan Wolf 14, Sophia Bonnell 10, Jordyn Gross 10, Maddie Matkosky 6.
Dec. 9
Thomas A. Edison 60, Union Springs 57
TAE: Payton Littlefield 41 points, including five 3-pointers and 18-for-21 performance at the foul line as Spartans overcame 14-5 deficit through one quarter to beat 2023 NYSPHSAA Class C state semifinalist Union Springs at the Elmira College High School Hoops Holiday Invitational. Gabby Milazzo added 9 points on three 3-pointers. US: Madison Kalet 24 points; Allie Parker 17 points; Jennifer Daum 14 points.
Johnson City 65, Elmira 57
JC: Marisa Smith 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10-for-10 at foul line in win at EC Tournament; Avrie Nannery 11 points, 11 rebounds; Annabel Burke 9 points; Emma Phelan 8 points. E: Ellie Clearwater 23 points, Ashaya Wallace 10 points.
Elmira Notre Dame 56, Odessa-Montour 46
END: Mallory Sheehan 18 points, Payton Sutryk 17 in win at EC Tournament. O-M: Leah Antes 21 points; Gina Gavich 11 points, two 3-pointers.
Binghamton 51, Corning 38
B: Sugar Williams 21 points in win at EC Tournament. C: Charlise Starns 10 points.
Liverpool 58, Horseheads 57
Horseheads lost a close game to 2023 NYSPHSAA Class AA state finalist Liverpool at the Syracuse Zebra Classic after getting a last-second shot for the win. Horseheads top scorers: Sophia Bonnell and Megan Wolf 20 points each; Jordyn Gross 10 points.
Waverly 67, Seton Catholic Central 36
W: Ryleigh Judson 36 points; Paige Robinson 12; Peyton Shaw 10. SCC: Alexandra Back 12 points.
Dec. 8
Newark Valley 68, Dryden 32
NV: Cha Gardner 27 points, Rich 14, Short 12. D: Prignon 20 points.
Dec. 7
Moravia 58, Southern Cayuga 35
M: Jordan Smith 18 points; Allison Kehoe 9 points, 7 rebounds; Olivia Genson 5 points, 5 assists; Lily Heim 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. SC: Charli Bennett 22 points, 14 rebounds, 5 steals; Circe Perez 8 points, 5 steals.
Watkins Glen 54, Lansing 24
WG: Vickio 17 points, three 3-pointers; Coolican 9 points; Hatch 8 points; Lake Hawks led 16-3 after one quarter. L: Best 14 points.
Union Springs 46, Groton 25
US: Jennie Daum 15 points; Maddy Kalet 13.
Odessa-Montour 46, Spencer-Van Etten 36
O-M (2-1): Leah Antes 19 points; Gina Gavich 15 points, 5 assists. S-VE: Gabriella Evans 12 points.
Dec. 6
Odessa-Montour 47, Campbell-Savona 41
O-M (1-1): Leah Antes 16 points, 7 steals; Evvie Zinger 11 points, 8 rebounds; Gina Gavich 10 points, 3 assists. C-S (0-5): Jenna Machuga 16 points, Jalynn Machuga 14.
Oxford 31, Walton/Downsville 29
O: Finch 8 points.
Dec. 5
Moravia 42, Weedsport 37
W: Kayla Flask 17 points, five 3 pointers. M: Jordan Smith 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals; Jessalyn Jones 9 points; Olivia Genson 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
Owego 55, Elmira Notre Dame 30
END: Sheehan 18 points, 2 3-pointers. OFA: McEvoy 17 points, 3 3-pointers; Doane 15 points.
Horseheads 78, Maine-Endwell 38
H: Sophia Bonnell 25 points, five 3-pointers; Madisyn Matkosky 17 points, five 3-pointers; Jordyn Gross 10 points, 12 rebounds; Leah Scott and Kaylyn Cook each two 3-pointers and 6 points. Horseheads made 16 3-pointers as a team. M-E: Kaylee Horba 13 points, Anna Fellows 9.
Dec. 2
Elmira 46, Owego 44
E: All-tournament selection Ellie Clearwater 20 points and tournament MVP Mariah Matias 12 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocked shots as Elmira won championship game of the Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament.
Johnson City 40, Chenango Valley 35
JC: Emma Phelan 15 points and all-tournament pick Avrie Nannery 14 points, 7 rebounds as Wildcats won championship game of Mark Woitach Tip-off Tournament. Marisa Smith was named tournament MVP.
Maine-Endwell 42, Ithaca 34
I: Asyra Baker 12 points. M-E: Tessa L'Amoreaux 16 points.
Dec. 1
Charlotte Valley 50, Odessa-Montour 34
O-M: Gina Gavich 16 points, 4 assists; Leah Antes 8 points. CV: Ella Gerster 14 points.
Elmira 59, Maine-Endwell 39
E: Mariah Matias 18 points; Ellie Clearwater and Ashaya Wallace 13 points each; Laila Burchard 8. Express used 19-2 spurt in third quarter to take command after leading 28-26 at halftime. M-E: Maddy Ocker 12, Kaylee Hurba 12.
Nov. 30
Johnson City 65, Union Springs 40
US: Madison Kalet 15 points; Jennie Daum 13 points, 9 rebounds; Allie Parker 10 rebounds. JC: Marisa Smith 23 points; Emma Phelan and Avrie Nannery 10 points each.
Nov. 29
Southern Cayuga 53, Jordan-Elbridge 36
J-E: Abigail Ahern 15 points. SC: Charli Bennett 29 points, 15 rebounds, 6 steals (scored 1,000th point); Circe Perez 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals; Emily Prince 8 points, 5 rebounds.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Section 4 girls basketball: Results, top performers 2023-24
