Sports News 2007 - 2008
(updated July 2008)
Hall of Fame
Dan Dougherty was inducted in the Section IV Hall of Fame, joining
previous inductees: John Dougherty, Dan Keene, Brian Dougherty,
Howard Horton, Jim Ryder, Jr., John Robinson, Cindy Bennett, Julie Thomas Simmons, and
Coach Jim Haggerty and Coach Jim Ryder. Dan enjoyed an
outstanding athletic career at TCS, earning three letters apiece in football and
basketball. He was voted an IAC football all-star three years and was selected on the
All-Central New York Football Team by the Syracuse Herald-American newspaper in 1974. In
basketball, Dan was an IAC all-star in 1973 and 1974, leading his team to a league
championship in 1973. He was a starting outside linebacker for three years at Ithaca
College.
Softball 2007
Tioga's girls had another solid season with a 13-6 record. Jesse Robinson was selected to the IAC
All-Star Team, the Towanda Daily Review All-Region Team, and set the school stolen base
record (34 in a season and 93 in a career). Sarah Wayson pitched two no-hitters, was named Daily REview's Ptcher of the Year, and
earned a spot on the IAC All-Star Team.
Golf 2007
Tioga's golf team was IAC Division II Champions. Ryan Thetga
earned First Team All-Division honors.
Baseball 2007
Zeth Henneman was named to the All-Division team.
Track 2007
Brandon Smith broke the school record in the 100 meter dash. Brandon, Samantha Wojuich, Emily Tholen and Diz Hutchinson all
placed at the IAC championship meet.
Fall 2007
Football
Tioga struggled to a 4-5 record.
Volleyball
The girls enjoyed another successful season under the guidance of veteran
coach Des Ford. The team compiled a record of 15-3, winning
both the IAC Division II and the Section IV Class C championships. Julie
Chambers and Rachel Perry were both named to ALl-State third team. Danelle Tappan and Stephanie Ramsey joined Rachel and Julie on the
All-IAC team..
Field Hockey
The team had a record of 9-5-1. Jesse Robinson,
Hilary Worthing, Kari Walkley, and Megan Keene all earned All-League honors. Jesse became Tioga's all-time leading scorer, ending her career
with 58 goals.
Soccer
The soccer team posted a 0-15 record.
Cross-Country
Chelsea Klinger was named the team's MVP. Many runners
achieved person bests.
Winter 2007-2008
Boys Basketball
The season was highlighted by an exciting upset of division champion
Candor and by defeating Moravia in the first round of Sectional play.
TCS All-time Scoring List:
2238 - Jim Ryder (Class of 1988)
1710 - Barry Klossner (Class of 2004)
1346 - Jamie Schweiger (Class of 1988)
1178 - Rich Pascuzzo (Class of 1981)
1059 - Josh Robinson (Class of 2005)
1051 - Jon Vallilee (class of 1992)
1046 - Brian Dougherty (Class of 1981)
Jim Ryder's 2238 points is also a section record and ranks 6th in NY State.
Girls Basketball
The girls enjoyed the most successful season in their history. Led by Coach Joe Robinson (class of '73) the Lady Tigers won the IAC
Division II championship, and then won Tioga's first ever Section IV Class C Championship
in girls basketball. The season ended with a heart breaking 2-point loss to Cooperstown in
the regional finals.
Both the Towanda Daily Review and the Binghamton Press selected Coach
Robinson as Girl's Basketball Coach of the Year. Jesse
Robinson was named to the All-Metro team for the second straight year. Jesse also
was named the Daily Review Player of the Year, and was selected to the All-Valley team by
the Sayre Morning Times. Jesse will graduate from Tioga holding every major basketball
record, including points in a game (42), season (430) and career (1425).
Wrestling
Tioga compiled a record of 15-7. Ken Manuel and
Derak Heyman both won league championships. Derak qualified for the New York State
tournament by winning the Sectional IV Division I Championship.
Bowling
Tioga's boys enjoyed the most successful season in school history. The
team won the IAC small school division championship. First year coach Heather Peck (class of 2002) took Joe Steiner
and TJ Williams to the State Championships. Joe won
the individual New York State championship, making him the 3rd state champion in Tioga's
history, joining Brent Rider for wrestling 1999 and Dave Fredenburg for wrestling 1999.
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