ON TAP TODAY: SAYRE FOOTBALL OPENS 2019 CAMPAIGN AT HOME THIS AFTERNOON (2019-08-24)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The football weekend continues this afternoon at the Lockhart Street Bowl as Sayre opens its 2019 campaign against Bucktail Area.
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NTL FOOTBALL: ATHENS CAN'T OVERCOME BAD START IN 31-21 SEASON-OPENING LOSS AT HANOVER AREA (21 PHOTOS) (2019-08-23)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Athens nearly overcame an early 15-point deficit, but couldn’t negotiate the slippery slope of a comeback in a 31-21 season-opening loss to Hanover Area here Friday night in non-league football action. ...more

WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER: FORMER VALLEY STANDOUTS CLASH ON DIVISION 1 PITCH (4 PHOTOS) (2019-08-23)
Valley Sports Report
BINGHAMTON — A pair of former Valley Sports Report girls soccer “Players of the Year” squared off Thursday night here on the Division I pitch in Binghamton University’s 2-0 win over St. Bonaventure. ...more

FROM THE PRESS BOX: THE CRYSTAL BALL, WEEK 1 PICKS (2019-08-23)
It’s hard to believe, but the Pa. portion of the 2019 high school football season kicks off tonight.

I pulled the crystal ball out of storage, dusted it off, and it quickly came into focus. Today, I’ll take a look at what it shows for Athens and Sayre. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: ATHENS OPENS 2019 SEASON WITH LONG ROAD TRIP (2019-08-23)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Athens opens the season with a two-hour road trip to Hanover Area in a rematch of last year’s non-league season opener on the gridiron. ...more

NTL FOOTBALL: YOUNG COUNTING ON TEAM LEADERS, LINE PLAY TO CARRY WILDCATS IN 2019 (2019-08-23)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Longtime Athens coach Jack Young has a wealth of talented, but inexperienced players on the 2019 Wildcats. He’s depending on his team leaders to bring out the best in all of them. ...more

NTL GOLF: DEFENDING CHAMP WELLSBORO WINS OPENING MATCH OF 2019 — SAYRE FINISHES FOURTH (24 PHOTOS) (2019-08-20)
Valley Sports Report
WAVERLY — The 2019 NTL golf season began in much the same fashion as the 2018 campaign ended, with the defending league and District 4 champion Wellsboro atop the standings here Tuesday afternoon at the Club at Shepard Hills.
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THE WEEK AHEAD: NTL GOLF, FOOTBALL COMPRISE SCHEDULE (2019-08-20)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The 2019 fall season kicks into gear this week, with the initial NTL golf match of the season Tuesday afternoon, and a pair of NTL football games this weekend. ...more

NTL FOOTBALL: YOUNG PLEASED WITH WILDCATS' SCRIMMAGE AT SUSQUEHANNA (18 PHOTOS) (2019-08-18)
Valley Sports Report
SUSQUEHANNA TWP. — Athens saw its first live action of 2019 here Saturday in what will be the Wildcats’ only scrimmage of the season, and the offense flashed some big-play potential. ...more

NTL VOLLEYBALL: COMING OFF FIRST POSTSEASON APPEARANCE IN A DECADE, EXCITEMENT SURROUNDS ATHENS PROGRAM AS 2019 PRESASON OPENS (2019-08-15)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — In 2018, her first year at Athens, Heather Hanson led the Lady Wildcat volleyball team to their its first postseason appearance in more than a decade. With the 2019 preseason underway, excitement surrounds the Athens program. ...more

WAVERLY REC. 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT EVAN DAVIES (2019-08-14)
Valley Sports Report
WAVERLY — The inaugural Waverly Rec. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Hemp Geek and Tomasso’s Restaurant & Golf Course, will be held Sept. 21 here on Broad Street.
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NTL BOYS SOCCER: DEFENDING DISTRICT CHAMPION ATHENS EXCITED TO BE BACK ON FIELD FOR 2019 (16 PHOTOS) (2019-08-14)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Longtime Athens boys soccer coach Jake Lezak is excited to be back on the field in the wake of last season’s District 4, Class AAA title, and first-ever state playoff win. Better yet, the Wildcats have ...more

NTL GIRLS SOCCER: DEFENDING DISTRICT CHAMPS RETURN TO FIELD IN PREPARATION FOR 2019 (16 PHOTOS) (2019-08-13)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — The defending District 4, Class AAA champion Athens Lady Wildcats hit the practice field for the first time Monday, and it felt like a holiday for coach Rich Pitts. ...more

NTL FOOTBALL: ATHENS OPENS 2019 PRESEASON WITH 'SOLID' NUMBERS (2019-08-12)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Athens was the first Valley team to hit the practice fields for the 2019 season this morning, and longtime coach Jack Young couldn’t have been happier about it.
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FROM THE PRESS BOX: BUCKLE UP! YEAR 11 FOR VALLEY SPORTS REPORT COULD BE OFF THE CHARTS (2019-08-12)
The 11th year of Valley Sports Report’s high school sports coverage begins today, and if the first 10 years are any indication of what to expect, it’s going to be off the charts. ...more

FROM THE PRESS BOX: VALLEY SPORTS REPORT MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY (2019-08-10)
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Valley Sports Report, and what a ride it’s been.

I’ve been blessed to cover tremendously talented teams, and individuals, including many Division I athletes here in our “little Valley.” ...more

YOUTH BASEBALL (12U): STEALIN' HOME WRAPS UP PLAY AT SANDCASTLE OPEN — REACHES QUARTERFINALS (17 PHOTOS) (2019-08-09)
Valley Sports Report
GEORGETOWN, Del. — The Stealin’ Home 12U travel baseball team wrapped up it 2019 season by reaching the quarterfinals of the Sandcastle Open Sunday here at the Sports at the Beach Sports Complex.
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TAYLOR MADE: TAKING A LOOK AROUND (2019-08-06)
There’s been a lot of sports-related things going on recently. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. 
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YOUTH WRESTLING: STATE FAIR CHALLENGE SET FOR AUG. 24-25 (2019-08-03)
Valley Sports Report
SYRACUSE — The New York State Fair Challenge is set for Aug. 24-25 and is open to all high school eligible wrestlers.
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YOUTH SOFTBALL: VALLEY STORM 16U, 18U TRAVEL TEAMS HOSTING TRYOUTS IN AUGUST (2019-08-02)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Valley Storm Travel Softball 16U and 18U tryouts for the 2019-2020 season will be held between Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 at Athens Area High School field on Pennsylvania Avenue. ...more