*** Stay up to date with the latest news from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) concerning the return of sports for the 2020-2021 school year. ***
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9/15/20 - Section IV sports to begin January 4 in the order of winter, fall, and spring seasons
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9/9/20 - "High-risk" sports of football, volleyball, and competitive cheerleading moved to March 1
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9/4/20 - More guidelines; winter sports start November 30, spring sports start March 15
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8/24/20 - "Low-risk" sports can resume play on September 21; "high-risk" can practice but not play games
7/16/20 - Fall sports delayed, possible impact on other seasons
5/1/20 - All spring sports cancelled for 2020
Countdown to the Start of the 2021 Season:
Monday, April 19
Returning 2019 All-State Selections in Section IV:
AA
Atalyia Rijo (jr.) - Corning Hawks (1st Team)
Sarah Coon (sr.) - Elmira Express (4th Team)
Kalea Faulk (sr.) - Corning Hawks (6th Team)
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A
Amanda DeSantis (sr.) - Maine-Endwell Spartans (2nd Team)
Melissa Demo (sr.) - Maine-Endwell Spartans (2nd Team)
Maddie Donlin (sr.) - Vestal Golden Bears (4th Team)
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B
Ava Spottek (jr.) - Susquehanna Valley Sabers (2nd Team)
Grace Cadden (sr.) - Chenango Forks (3rd Team)
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C
Olivia Kennedy (jr.) - Greene Trojans (5th Team)
Riley Martin (jr.) - Deposit/Hancock Eagles (1st Team)*
Danielle Seymour (sr.) - Deposit/Hancock Eagles (2nd Team)*
Laycee Drake (sr.) - Deposit/Hancock Eagles (2nd Team)**
Hayleigh Weyrauch (sr.) - Deposit/Hancock Eagles (3rd Team)**
Alaina Smith (sr.) - Deposit/Hancock Eagles (4th Team)*
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* In Class D with Deposit Lumberjacks
** In Class D with Hancock Wildcats
(Both programs are now combined in Class C)
2019 NYSPHSAA Softball Championships
Class AA Championship
Saturday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 4:45​
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Corning 4
(3) Cicero-North Syracuse 3 (11 inn.)
Class C Championship
Saturday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 5:30
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Edison 10
(5) Warsaw 0
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Class C Semi-final
Saturday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 1:30
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Edison 12
(10) St. Lawrence 0​
(5 inn.)
Class AA Semi-final
Saturday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 11:30 am​
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Corning 3
(8) East Meadow 1
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Class D Semi-final
Saurday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 9 am
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Deposit 13
(3) LaFargeville 2
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Class AA Quarterfinal
Saturday, June 8
@ Union-Endicott, 1:00​
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Corning 3
(1) John Jay-EF 1
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Class B Quarterfinal
Friday, June 7
@ Carrier Park, 5:30
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(3) Oneida 3​
Waverly 1
Class C Quarterfinal
Friday, June 7
@ Union-Endicott, 4:30
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Edison 3
(3) Pulaski 0
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Class D Quarterfinal
Friday, June 7
@ Rhinebeck, 5:00
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Deposit 6
(9) Eldred 1
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Class D Championship
Saurday, June 15
@ Moreau Park, 4:15
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Deposit 8
(5) Alfred-Almond 0
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Class AA Subregional
Thursday, June 6
@ Middletown, 7:00
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Corning 6
(9) Warwick 4
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Class A Subregional
Thursday, June 6
@ Middletown, 5:00
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(9) Minisink Valley 6 Vestal 5 (8 inn.)
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2019 Section IV Softball Championships
Class AA Championship
Saturday, June 1
@ BAGSAI, 4:00
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#1 Corning 14
#3 Elmira 1
Class A Championship
Saturday, June 1
@ BAGSAI, 2:00
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#3 Vestal 4
#4 Union-Endicott 2
Class B Championship
Saturday, June 1
@ BAGSAI, 2:00
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#2 Waverly 2
#1 Susquehanna Valley 1
Class C Championship
Saturday, June 1
@ BAGSAI, 4:00
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#2 Edison 9
#8 Harpursville 0
Class D Championship
Saturday, June 1
@ BAGSAI, 4:00
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#1 Deposit 6
#2 Marathon 0
2022 College Commitments
Atalyia Rijo, SS, Corning Hawks - University of Virginia (Division I)
2021 College Commitments
Grace Cadden, SS, Chenango Forks Blue Devils - University of Massachusetts (Division I)
Sarah Coon, C, Elmira Express - University of Virginia (Division I)
Amanda DeSantis, 1B, Maine-Endwell Spartans - Villanova University (Division I)
Hanna Hagerman, C, Windsor Black Knights - Canisius College (Division I)
Sidney Cooper, 2B, Edison Spartans - Medaille College (Division III)
Melissa Demo, OF, Maine-Endwell Spartans - Mansfield University (Division II)
2020 College Commitments
Abby Packard, 3B, Horseheads Blue Raiders - University of Massachusetts Lowell (Division I)
Tess Cites, 1B, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Villanova University (Division I)
Maiah Skakal, C, Horseheads Blue Raiders - St. Peter's University (Division I)
Alex Deeter, P/1B, Susquehanna Valley Sabers - The College of St. Rose (Division II)
Allie L'Amoreaux, P, Maine-Endwell Spartans - Binghamton University (Division I)
Madison Rogers, P, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Central Connecticut State (Division I)
Kayli Rosenkrans, P, Windsor Black Knights - Western New England University (Division I)
Olivia Evans, IF/OF, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Gannon University (Division II)
Meredith Rose, 2B/SS, Maine-Endwell Spartans - St. Lawrence University (Division III)
Alyssa Steinhauer, 1B/OF, Edison Spartans - Corning Community College (JUCO)
KK Bush, SS, Edison Spartans - D'Youville College (Division II)
Grace Vondracek, P, Odessa-Montour Indians - Corning Community College (JUCO)
Samantha Berube, SS, Vestal Golden Bears - Herkimer Community College (JUCO)
Megan Lee, 2B, Waverly Wolverines - Finger Lakes Community College (JUCO)
Riley Hall, C, Waverly Wolverines - Onondaga Community College (JUCO)
Ellie Daugherty, DP, Corning Hawks - Corning Community College (JUCO)
2019 College Commitments
Makenzie Stiles, P, Deposit Lumberjacks - University of Pittsburgh (Division I)
Kendal Cook, SS, Horseheads Blue Raiders - University of Missouri (Division I)
Taylor Mischler, C, Union-Endicott - Caldwell University (Division II)
Bella Reese, P, Elmira Express - St. Bonaventure University (Division I)
Wendi Hammond, P, Waverly Wolverines - University at Albany (Division I)
Laura Bennett, P, Corning Hawks - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Bella Willsey, P, Edison Spartans - Keuka College (Division III)
2018 College Commitments
Cassidy Barrett, C, Vestal Golden Bears - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Sophia Pappas, P, Susquehanna Valley Sabers - Binghamton University (Division I)
Emily Hess, P, Maine-Endwell Spartans - Florida Gulf Coast University (Division I)
Mariah Culver, P, Tioga Tigers - Caldwell University (Division II)
Alli Richmond, 2B, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Binghamton University (Division I)
Madalyn Dydynski, 2B/P, Tioga Tigers - Lock Haven University (Division II)
Lacey O'Donnell, OF, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Mansfield University (Division II)
Kayla Gassner, SS, Binghamton Patriots - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Alexis Easling, 3B/P, Corning Hawks - Mansfield University (Division II)
Maddie Funk, P, Moravia Blue Devils - Nazareth College (Division III)
Bailey Mudge, P, Union Springs Lady Wolves - Fredonia State (Division III)
Megan Palmatier, C, Bainbridge-Guilford Bobcats - Oneonta State (Division III)
Haley Maggs, 3B, Edison Spartans - Corning Community College (JUCO)
Hailey Burdick, C, Edison Spartans - Corning Community College (JUCO)
2017 College Commitments
Jenna Richmond, P/OF, Horseheads Blue Raiders - St. Bonaventure University (Division I)
McKenna Mattison, P/OF, Horseheads Blue Raiders - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Alexis Phillips, OF, Chenango Valley Warriors - University at Albany (Division I)
Paige Rauch, P, Binghamton Patriots - Fordham University (Division I)
Catherine Johnson, P, Edmeston Panthers - Millersville University (Division II)
Alex Hein, SS, Johnson City Wildcats - Mansfield University (Division II)
Lauren Lee, UT, Vestal Golden Bears - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Kaily LaForce, 2B, Binghamton Patriots - Le Moyne College (Division II)
Grace Van Horn, P, Union Springs Lady Wolves - St. Bonaventure University (Division I)
Alexis Burge, C, Chenango Forks Blue Devils - Arcadia University (Division III)
Shailei Kraft, SS/3B, Waverly Wolverines - Dominican College (Division II)
Taylor DuBois, 2B, Vestal Golden Bears - Oswego State University (Division III)
Danielle Dille, 3B, Elmira Express - Corning Community College (JUCO)
Laura Tryon, 1B, Edison Spartans - Corning Community College (JUCO)
Natasha Picozzi, OF, Hancock Wildcats - Herkimer Community College (JUCO)
Ally Barr, P/OF, Elmira Express - Houghton College (Division III)
Ciera Sprague, Elmira Express - Buffalo State (Division III)
Jill Murray, 3B, Horseheads Blue Raiders - St. John Fisher College (Division III)
Congratulations to our THREE
state champions in 2019!!!
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Class AA - Corning Hawks!
(defeated Cicero-North Syracuse 4-3 in 11 inn.)
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Class C - Edison Spartans!
(defeated Warsaw 10-0)
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Class D - Deposit Lumberjacks!
(defeated Alfred-Almond 8-0)
CORNING HAWKS
CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Elmira 14-1
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State Tournament:
Subregional: d. Warwick 6-4
Quarterfinal: d. John Jay-EF 3-1
Semi-Final: d. East Meadow 3-1
Final: d. Cicero-North Syracuse 4-3
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Championship Game Article
EDISON SPARTANS
CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
First Round: d. Oxford 15-0
Quarterfinal: d. Bainbridge-Guilford 11-0
Semi-final: d. Greene 11-0
Final: d. Harpursville 9-0
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Pulaski 3-0
Semi-Final: d. St. Lawrence 12-0
Final: d. Warsaw 10-0
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Championship Game Article
DEPOSIT LUMBERJACKS
CLASS D STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Laurens 3-0
Semi-final: d. Gilboa 19-0
Final: d. Marathon 6-0
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Eldred 6-1
Semi-Final: d. LaFargeville 13-2
Final: d. Alfred-Almond 8-0
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Championship Game Article
Congratulations to our
state champion in 2018!!!
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Class A - Maine-Endwell Spartans!
(defeated Iroquois 8-0)
MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS
CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Union-Endicott 10-3
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State Tournament:
Subregional: d. Ardsley 8-4
Quarterfinal: d. Port Jervis 9-2
Semi-Final: d. Averill Park 4-1
Final: d. Iroquois 8-0
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Championship Game Article
Congratulations to our TWO
state champions in 2017!!!
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Class A - Maine-Endwell Spartans!
(defeated Williamsville East 1-0)
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Class D - Deposit Lumberjacks!
(defeated Heuvelton 1-0)
MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS
CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Semi-Final: d. Owego 7-2
Final: d. Vestal 4-0
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Lakeland 2-0
Semi-Final: d. MacArthur 2-0
Final: d. Williamsville East 1-0
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Championship Game Article
DEPOSIT LUMBERJACKS
CLASS D STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
First Round: d. Milford 15-0
Quarterfinal: d. Afton 20-0
Semi-Final: d. Hancock 11-0
Final: d. Edmeston 7-5 (9 inn.)
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Eldred 5-3
Semi-Final: d. Fort Ann 6-1
Final: d. Heuvelton 1-0
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Championship Game Article
Congratulations to our FOUR
state champions in 2016!!!
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Class AA - Binghamton Patriots!
(d. Orchard Park 4-1)
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Class A - Maine-Endwell Spartans!
(d. Clarke 6-5)
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Class C - Elmira Notre Dame Crusaders!
(d. Caledonia-Mumford 8-6)
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Class D - Deposit Lumberjacks!
(d. Bradford Central 13-0)
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BINGHAMTON PATRIOTS
CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Horseheads 5-2
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State Tournament:
1st Round: d. Middletown 1-0
Quarterfinal: d. John Jay 3-2
Semi-Final: d. MacArthur 4-3
Final: d. Orchard Park 4-1
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MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS
CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Union-Endicott 7-4
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State Tournament:
1st Round: d. New Paltz 10-3
Quarterfinal: d. Pearl River 2-1
Semi-Final: d. Mendon 6-4 (10 inn.)
Final: d. Clarke 6-5
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Championship Game Article
ELMIRA NOTRE DAME CRUSADERS
CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Tioga 2-1
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Cooperstown 4-0
Semi-Final: d. Ticonderoga 12-2
Final: d. Caledonia-Mumford 8-6
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Championship Highlights & Article
DEPOSIT LUMBERJACKS
CLASS D STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Postseason Recap:
Section IV Tournament:
Final: d. Edmeston 2-0
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State Tournament:
Quarterfinal: d. Eldred 8-0
Semi-Final: d. Heuvelton Central 4-0
Final: d. Bradford Central 13-0
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Championship Game Article
Section IV Dominance
All 50 state champions from Section IV:
Class AA
Binghamton Patriots: 2016
Corning Hawks: 2019
Total = 2
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Class A
Union-Endicott Tigers: 1986, 1987, 1990
Horseheads Blue Raiders: 1991, 1993, 1996
Maine-Endwell Spartans: 2016, 2017, 2018
Susquehanna Valley Sabers: 2005
Total = 10
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Class B
Susquehanna Valley Sabers: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2007
Windsor Black Knights: 2004, 2008, 2011, 2013
Chenango Valley Warriors: 1987, 2001, 2010
Johnson City Wildcats: 1991
Chenango Forks Blue Devils: 1994
Total = 14
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Class C
Seton Catholic Central Saints: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Elmira Notre Dame Crusaders: 2011, 2016
Edison Spartans: 2014, 2019
Harpursville Hornets: 1985
Deposit Lumberjacks: 1989
Total = 10
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Class D
Afton Crimson Knights: 1985, 1987, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2009
Deposit Lumberjacks: 1990, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Edison Spartans: 1991
Harpursville Hornets: 1992
Total = 14
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Championship totals from other sections:
Section I = 8
Section II = 27
Section III = 11
Section V = 11
Section VI = 16
Section VII = 0
Section VIII = 4
Section IX = 15
Section X = 1
Section XI = 13
Total = 106
* For a complete list of state champions in New York, visit the NYSSPHSAA website.
2019 Important Games:
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STAC Championship
West Division Tiebreaker: Saturday, May 18 @ Corning
Corning 5 - Horseheads 2
Semi-final: Monday, May 20 @ Corning
(West) Corning 2 - (East) Susquehanna Valley 1
Final: Tuesday, May 21 @ M-E
(Metro) Maine-Endwell 6 - (West) Corning 5 (12 inn.)
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IAC Championship
Semi-finals: Wednesday, May 15 @ Cornell
(Division 3) Waverly 6 - (Division 1) Marathon 3
(Division 2) Edison 1 - (Wild Card) Elmira Notre Dame 0
Final: Thursday, May 16 @ Cornell
(Division 2) Edison 1 - (Division 3) Waverly 0
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MAC Championship
Semi-finals: Wednesday, May 15 @ Higher Seed
#1 Deposit 11 - #4 Bainbridge-Guilford 0
#3 Harpursville 4 - #2 Greene 3
Final: Thursday, May 16 @ Afton
#1 Deposit 9 - #3 Harpursville 0
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Delaware Championship
Tiebreaker: Thursday, May 16 @ Roxbury
Roxbury 11 - Davenport 3
Final: Tuesday, May 21 @ Margaretville
#2 Roxbury 4 - #1 Gilboa 3
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Tri-Valley Championship
Semi-finals: Wednesday, May 15 @ Higher Seed
#4 Laurens 8 - #1 Schenevus 3
#3 Milford 9 - #2 Richfield Springs 6
Final: Wednesday, June 4 @ Schenevus
#3 Milford 18 - #4 Laurens 7
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Section IV Championships
Finals: Saturday, June 1 @ BAGSAI
AA: #1 Corning 14 - #3 Elmira 1
A: #3 Vestal 4 - #4 Union-Endicott 2
B: #2 Waverly 2 - #1 Susquehanna Valley 1
C: #2 Edison 9 - #8 Harpursville 0
D: #1 Deposit 6 - #2 Marathon 0
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Regional Championships
Subregionals: Thursday, June 6 @ Middletown HS
AA: Corning 6 - (IX) Warwick 4
A: (IX) Minisink Valley 6 - Vestal 5 (8 inn.)
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Regional Finals: Friday, June 7
B: (III) Oneida 3 - Waverly 1
C: Edison 3 - (III) Pulaski 0
D: Deposit 6 - (IX) Eldred 1
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Regional Finals: Saturday, June 8 @ U-E
AA: Corning 3 - (I) John Jay-East Fishkill 1
State Championships
Semi-finals: Saturday, June 15 @ Moreau Park
AA: Corning 3 - (VII) East Meadow 1
C: Edison 12 - (X) St. Lawrence 0
D: Deposit 13 - (III) LaFargeville 2
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Finals: Saturday, June 15 @ Moreau Park
AA: Corning 4 - (III) Cicero-North Syracuse 3 (11 inn.)
C: Edison 10 - (V) Warsaw 0
D: Deposit 8 - (V) Alfred-Almond 0