FROM PRESS ROW: DEATH OF BRETT OWEN IS MUCH MORE THAN LOSS OF A COACH (2026-05-24)
By BRIAN FEES
It was the same thing each wrestling season.

Show up to Horseheads wrestling season and you would be greeted by Brett Owen’s huge smile.  ...more

THE WEEK AHEAD: POSTSEASON FOCUS SHIFTS NORTH OF THE BORDER (2026-05-24)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — With the 2025-26 sports season in the books in Pa., the focus this week is on the Section IV postseason with Waverly and Tioga teams in postseason action. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: WELLSBORO'S HOPRICH, CANTON'S McROBERTS, HALBFORESTER, CORNING'S SMITH NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2026-05-24)
The Sports Reports
Wellsboro junior Piper Hoprich, and Canton seniors Alexis McRoberts, and Lawrence Halbforester turned in outstanding performances at the District 4 Track & Field Championships, and Corning freshman Emelia Smith pitched the Hawks to a STAC title. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending May 16. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: WAVERLY MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE IN SECTION IV FLAG FOOTBALL TITLE GAME (2026-05-22)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The only game on Saturday's docket is a big one — Waverly's first appearance in a Section IV flag football championship game. ...more

DISTRICT 4 SOFTBALL: ATHENS FALLS TO CENTRAL COLUMBIA IN CLASS 4A SEMIS (24 PHOTOS) (2026-05-21)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
WILLIAMSPORT — Central Columbia ace Teddi Snavely tossed a five-hitter to end Athens' quest for a Class 4A title repeat here Friday afternoon in a 10-1 win over the Wildcats in the semifinals of the District 4 softball playoffs. ...more

PIAA TRACK & FIELD: ATHENS' WANCK, BURGESS TURN IN SOLID PERFORMANCES AT STATE MEET (6 PHOTOS) (2026-05-22)
Valley Sports Report
SHIPPENSBURG — Athens junior Graham Wanck and senior Abby Burgess turned in solid performances at the PIAA Class AAA Track and Field Championships here Friday at Shippensburg University. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: PIAA TRACK, DIAMOND PLAYOFFS HEADLINE FRIDAY'S SLATE (2026-05-22)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Athens senior Abby Burgess and junior Graham Wanck look to make their mark at the PIAA Class 3A Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University, while Waverly plays a decisive Game 3 against CV in the Section IV, Class A baseball playoffs, and Athens open play in the District 4 softball playoffs.
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PIAA TRACK & FIELD: ATHENS' WANCK LOOKING FORWARD TO FIRST TRIP TO STATES (2026-05-21)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
SHIPPENSBURG — Athens junior Graham Wanck is making his first trip to the PIAA Track & Field Championships, and he's looking forward to seeing how he stacks up agains the best in the State.
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PIAA TRACK & FIELD: ATHENS' BURGESS LOOKS TO WIN ANOTHER MEDAL IN THIRD AND FINAL TRIP TO STATES (2026-05-21)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
SHIPPENSBURG — Athens senior Abby Burgess will run at the PIAA Track & Field Championships this weekend, and she's looking to duplicate last year's fourth-place medal performance. ...more

DISTRICT 4 BASEBALL: MONTOURSVILLE TOPS ATHENS, 9-3, TO WIN CLASS 4A TITLE (24 PHOTOS) (2026-05-21)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
WILLIAMSPORT — Logan Kirby pitched 6 1/3 strong innings to lead Montoursville in a 9-3 win over Athens in the District 4, Class 4A championship baseball game at the Lycoming Valley Intermediate School field. ...more

(UPDATED) ON TAP TODAY: ATHENS BASEBALL PLAYS FOR DISTRICT TITLE IN THURSDAY'S MARQUEE EVENT (2026-05-21)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Two more Valley teams — Athens baseball and Tioga softball — open postseason play today, but the Wildcats will do it in the District 4, Class 4A championship game against last year's state runner-up Montoursville. ...more

VALLEY SPORTS REPORT: ATHENS' BURGESS, WANCK, SAYRE'S GREEN NAMED BISHOP BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2026-05-20)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Athens senior Abby Burgess and junior Graham Wanck punched their tickets to the PIAA, Class AAA Track & Field Championships, and Sayre senior Karter Green wrapped up his career with a pitching gem. They are the VSR / Bishop Brothers Construction "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending May 16. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: POSTSEASON GOLF, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND TRACK & FIELD ON A BUSY WEDNESDAY (2026-05-20)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — A busy Wednesday of action begins in the morning with Tioga junior Jackson Bombard and Waverly sophomore Griff Walter teeing off at the Section IV, Individual Medalist Tournament at Soaring Eagles Golf Course, and also includes the IAC and STAC track and field championships, as well as Section IV playoff baseball games for Waverly and Tioga, and a playoff flag football game at Waverly's Memorial Stadium. ...more

THE WEEK AHEAD: POSTSEASON HITS HIGH GEAR, HEADLINED BY PIAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS (2026-05-17)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The postseason hits high gear this week, headlined by PIAA Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday, and postseason baseball and softball action on both sides of the border throughout the week. ...more

DISTRICT 4 TRACK & FIELD: WANCK, BURGESS PUNCH TICKET TO STATES (24 PHOTOS) (2026-05-16)
By CHRIS MANNING
Valley Sports Report
MILTON — There's been a lot of heartbreak on the track for Athens junior Graham Wanck throughout his career, but he put all that behind him on Saturday as the Wildcat won the Class AAA 1600 at the District IV Track and Field Championships to punch his ticket to the PIAA Championships. ...more

NTL SOFTBALL: ATHENS EARNS SPLIT AT CENTRAL COLUMBIA TOURNAMENT (2026-05-16)
Valley Sports Report
BLOOMSBURG — After a loss to Western Wayne in the opening round, Athens bounced back with a win over  in the consolation game with a lopsided win over Executive Education Academy at the Central Columbia Softball Tournament here Saturday. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: DISTRICT TRACK, STAC DIAMOND CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADLINE SATURDAY (2026-05-16)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Saturday features Day 2 of the District 4 Track & Field Championships, Waverly in the STAC baseball and softball championships, and Athens playing the final two regular-season games of the 2026 spring season at the Central Columbia softball tournament. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: WAVERLY'S AULT, HORSEHEADS' SULLIVAN, CORNING'S JOHNSTON NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2026-05-15)
The Sports Reports
Horseheads sophomore Brogan Sullivan had a monster week on the lacrosse field, while Waverly senior Ronin Ault and Corning senior Matti Johnston were dual-threats on the diamonds last week. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending May 9. ...more

DISTRICT 4 BASEBALL: ATHENS TO FACE MONTOURSVILLE IN CLASS 4A TITLE GAME THURSDAY (2026-05-15)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Top-seeded Athens will square off with second-seeded Montoursville in the District 4, Class 4A baseball championship game Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Bowman Field in Williamsport. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: TIOGA BASEBALL PLAYS FOR IAC SMALL SCHOOL TITLE; SAYRE SOFTBALL AT HOME IN SEASON FINALE (2026-05-15)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Tioga squares off with Union Springs for the IAC Small School baseball championship, while Sayre softball seeks its second straight win in its season finale in the only home game Friday. ...more