Thursday, July 24: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

Fran Elia has been the steady hand behind SUNY Cortland athletics for over three decades. From writing recaps and tracking stats to organizing national tournaments and managing coverage for 25 varsity teams, he’s been at the heart of Red Dragon sports since 1992.

Fran brings humility, precision, and passion to a role that often works behind the scenes - but carries major impact. Whether it’s highlighting a student-athlete’s big moment or mentoring future communicators, he’s helped build the legacy and visibility of Cortland athletics with care and consistency.

Click here to nominate someone you believe should be recognized as ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.

Thursday, July 24: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
Fran Elia has been the steady hand behind SUNY Cortland athletics for over three decades. From writing recaps and tracking stats to organizing national tournaments and managing coverage for 25 varsity teams, he&rsquo;s been at the heart of Red Dragon sports since 1992.
Fran brings humility, precision, and passion to a role that often works behind the scenes - but carries major impact. Whether it&rsquo;s highlighting a student-athlete&rsquo;s big moment or mentoring future communicators, he&rsquo;s helped build the legacy and visibility of Cortland athletics with care and consistency.
<a href="https://www.espnithaca.com/community-gamechangers">Click here to nominate someone you believe should be recognized as ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.</a>

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

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Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

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