Ithaca and Seton win inaugural girls tennis conference titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Ithaca and Seton emerged as champions in the inaugural Southern Tier Athletic Conference girls' tennis finals, held recently. Ithaca secured the STAC Large School title with a narrow 4-3 victory over Vestal, ending Vestal's championship reign. Seton claimed its first STAC Small School championship, also winning 4-3 against Chenango Forks. Both matches highlighted longstanding rivalries, with Ithaca avenging last year's loss to Vestal and Seton overcoming its earlier defeat to Chenango Forks. The dual titles mark a significant change in the conference's format, shifting from a single overall champion to separate classifications.
- •Ithaca defeats Vestal 4-3 to capture the STAC Large School title.
- •Seton wins against Chenango Forks 4-3 for the STAC Small School championship.
- •Both matches reflect historic rivalries and competitive shifts in the conference.
- •The STAC introduced separate classifications for this season's championships.
- •Ithaca previously lost to Vestal in the last two conference finals.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ithaca and Seton crowned first dual girls tennis conference champions
"Section 4 girls' tennis giants Chenango Forks, Ithaca, Vestal and Seton competed for the first STAC dual championship title.
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