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From left, senior Grace Murray and sophomore Mya John will try to push their team to the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association National Championships in 2025-26.

Gymnastics sticks together for team qualification

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • November 12, 2025
In the 2024-25 season, the Ithaca College gymnastics team sent six individual athletes to the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association National Championships, but it was not quite enough to qualify them as a team. This year, they are looking to the experienced veterans and eager first-year athletes to take them to the championship as a unit. 
From left, sophomore forward Chris Leysath and junior guard Jaylon O'Neal look to defend the Liberty League.

Men’s basketball seeks out consecutive Liberty League titles

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025
After a 19-10 season that included the Liberty League Championship Tournament — its first since 2020 — and a trip to the second round of the NCAA Division lll Championships, the Ithaca College men’s basketball team is looking to build on its success and prove that last year’s run was no coincidence.
From left, junior guard Madalyn Barrows and junior forward Libby Majka will embrace new roles for women's basketball in the 2025-26 season.

Women’s basketball takes on new look in 2025-26

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • November 11, 2025
This season, the Ithaca College women’s basketball team sets out to avenge last season’s shortcomings. Through guard-heavy lineups and a defensive centered mindset, the Bombers are determined to follow their mantra and leave their own legacy.
Sophomore goalkeeper Katrina Varnum seldom saw the field in her first season. Since earning the starting role in her second year, Varnum has not looked back.

Breakout season aids women’s soccer in playoff run

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
After the Ithaca College women’s soccer team won the Liberty League Championship Tournament and made a run to the NCAA semifinals in 2024, one of the most important questions of the offseason was who would replace star goalkeeper Grace Hickey ’25.  This fall, sophomore Katrina Varnum has been making her case to be the one.
Juniors Colin Schumm and Mike Reed were backup quarterbacks in the 2024 season. Their athleticism allowed each of them to get playing time, even if it was not in their primary positions.

Football quarterbacks thrive in alternate positions

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 5, 2025
Ever since three-year starting quarterback A.J. Wingfield ’23 graduated from the Ithaca College football program, the team has brought in numerous quarterbacks to try to keep it moving forward. This has led to three starting quarterbacks in the past two seasons, all finding unique ways to contribute to wins on the field. 
First-year middle hitter and right side Addison Leadbetter hits the ball over the net in a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29.

Volleyball leaves Ben Light with shutout over Scranton

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • November 1, 2025
The No. 12 ranked Ithaca College volleyball team played its final regular season game at Ben Light Gymnasium, staying undefeated at home with a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29. The Bombers won their 16th game in a row, bringing their overall record to 20-3.
Ithaca College held a ceremony on Oct. 25 to introduce the new track and field facilities and to reveal the name of the venue, Egan Family Track and Field Complex.

Track opening ceremony marks return of community facilities

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • October 30, 2025
Ithaca College introduced its newly built track on the morning of Oct. 25, named “Egan Family Track & Field Complex.” The new track was made possible by donations from the Egan family. The athletics department has chosen not to share the amount donated. The Bombers will now be able to host outdoor track meets, something that has not happened since 2016 at the former track around Butterfield Stadium.
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