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The Ithaca College football team returns to the field with a young squad. Pictured above, senior wide receiver Sam Kline is entering his final season with the Bombers. Kline lead the team in receiving yards last season.

Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine • September 4, 2024
After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
From left, Buffalo State sophomore defensive end Nicholas Moore looks to get around a block as first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up to send a pass to senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne.

Bombers look forward to 64th annual Cortaca Jug game returning to Ithaca

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 10, 2023
For the first time since 2017, the Cortaca jug game is returning to the South Hill for the 64th edition of the “Biggest Little Game in the Nation” as the Ithaca College football team welcomes SUNY Cortland back to the Ithaca College campus. 
Junior defensive specialist Ellie Benedict has taken part in the Ithaca College volleyball team's historic hot stretch. During the regular season, the team won 24 out of 25 sets in conference play.

Volleyball digs deep in historically dominant season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 8, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball program is in the midst of a historic dominant stretch. The team has compiled an overall record of 23–4, winning all eight matches against Liberty League opponents this season, including 24 of its 25 sets played. 
Junior defensive specialist Ellie Benedict prepares to receive a serve during the Bomber Invitational, a home-opening tournament hosted Sept. 15–16 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball invitationals highlight loaded match schedule

By John Baker, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team takes on a tall task every year, playing in several multi-header matchups against different teams; something atypical for other sports at the college.
From left, senior outside hitter Alexandra Montgomery looks on while first-year outside hitter Gabriella Gonzalez-Abreu goes up to spike the ball.

Volleyball drops to Johns Hopkins in three sets

By Farrell Hudson, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2023

The Ithaca College volleyball team had its four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the eighth-ranked Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Sept. 15, dropping in three sets, (25–22), (27–25) and (25–22).  The...

The Ithaca College volleyball team sits at a record of 18–4 this season and won 13 straight matches between Sept. 16 and Oct. 13. During that stretch, the team lost just 10 sets while winning 39 and earned sweeps in six of the victories.

Win streak powers volleyball toward postseason competition

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 19, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team has set themselves up for a strong season and continues to perform as strong competitors, at this point having an overall season record of 18–4.
Senior Jaelyn Hershberger and junior Jennifer Pitts will help the volleyball team usher in a faster style of play this season.

Volleyball team brings new style into the new season

By Connor Glunt, Sports editor • August 26, 2021
With the regular season right around the corner, the Ithaca College volleyball team is ready and eager to get back on the court.
Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Vito attempts to juke past Damien Charles, Bearcats senior defensive back, Sept. 1. Vito has already accumulated over 1,000 receiving yards in his short time with the Bombers.

Successful sophomore sustains momentum gained last season

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • October 24, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Vito has found success early in his collegiate career. The deep threat worked on many aspects of his game to improve.
From left, linebackers coach Brody Trahan and his father, defensive line coach Warren “Bull” Trahan, coach together for the Ithaca College football team. Warren brings 35 years of coaching experience to the Bombers.

Father and son tackle coaching football together

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • October 11, 2017
Brody Trahan and his father, Warren "Bull" Trahan, are now coaching together for the Ithaca College football team.
Members of the Class of 2017 celebrate during Ithaca College's 122nd Commencement ceremony on May 21. In previous years, graduates neither had their names read nor walked at Commencement.

Parents of IC students create petition to walk at Commencement

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • October 4, 2017
During the 2015 commencement, Lisa Kleeman was caught off-guard when she realized that her daughter was not going to walk during the graduation ceremony.
Mike Toerper, the new defensive coordinator for the Ithaca College football team, coaches during a game at Johns Hopkins University. He worked at Johns Hopkins University for seven years.

New defensive coordinator set to begin working with football team

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor • February 27, 2017
Mike Toerper, who formerly coached at the Johns Hopkins University, has joined the Ithaca College football coaching staff as defensive coordinator.
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