Ithaca and Horseheads captured Section 4 boys lacrosse titles on May 30, with Ithaca pulling off an impressive 8-7 comeback win against Corning in the Class A final, snapping Corning's streak of six consecutive championships. Horseheads dominated the Class B contest with a decisive 13-3 victory, marking their first title in a decade. Both teams will now advance to sub-regional matches on June 3, aiming to maintain their momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Ithaca's Isaac Lee-Byrnes scored the winning goal with 12 seconds left in the Class A final.
  • Horseheads had nine different scorers, led by Seamus Lynch with 3 goals and 1 assist.
State of Play
  • Ithaca's victory was its first championship win since 2018, improving their record to 15-3.
  • Horseheads achieved their first sectional title since 2013, now boasting an 11-6 season record.
What's Next

Both teams are set to compete in sub-regional matches on June 3: Horseheads will face a Section 2 opponent, while Ithaca will host the Section 3 champion.

Bottom Line

The victories by Ithaca and Horseheads signify important milestones, revitalizing both programs as they head into the next phase of the postseason, underscoring the competitive spirit of high school lacrosse in New York.