Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

Petula McBean has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she’s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she’s part of.

Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.

Click here to nominate an ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
Petula McBean&nbsp;has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she&rsquo;s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she&rsquo;s part of.
Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.
<a href="https://www.espnithaca.com/community-gamechangers/">Click here to nominate an 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.