Thursday, June 12: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

Ralph Boettger has spent decades shaping student-athletes across Tompkins County - from his time as a physical education teacher in Ithaca, to serving as Dryden’s athletic director, and now in his third stint as the Lions’ head football coach. Known for his passion, leadership, and traditions like Midnight Madness, Boettger continues to make a lasting impact on and off the field.

He joins the show to reflect on a lifetime in local athletics, the evolution of high school football, and what drives him to keep giving back to the next generation.

Thursday, June 12: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
Ralph Boettger&nbsp;has spent decades shaping student-athletes across Tompkins County - from his time as a physical education teacher in Ithaca, to serving as Dryden&rsquo;s athletic director, and now in his third stint as the Lions&rsquo; head football coach. Known for his passion, leadership, and traditions like Midnight Madness, Boettger continues to make a lasting impact on and off the field.
He joins the show to reflect on a lifetime in local athletics, the evolution of high school football, and what drives him to keep giving back to the next generation.

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.