THE SPORTS REPORTS: ATHENS' DAVIDSON, WELLSBORO'S GONCALVES, TROY'S WATSON NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2026-09-04)
The Sports Reports
Athens senior Connor Davidson accounted for five TDs in leading the Wildcats to a Week 1 win, while Wellsboro junior Amanda Goncalves was 3-0 in first singles, and Troy junior Haidyn Watson led the Trojans to the Williamson Tournament on the volleyball hardwoods.They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm regional "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending Aug. 29. ...more

FROM THE PRESS BOX: WEEK 2 PICKS —  ALL FOUR VALLEY SQUADS FACE TOUGH FOES (2026-09-04)
New York State kicks off its football schedule this week, while Pa. ramps up in Week 2 of its schedule. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: FOOTBALL FRIDAY FEATURES BIG GAMES FOR ATHENS, TIOGA (2026-09-04)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Football Friday features the NTL "Game of the Year" with Athens traveling to Troy, and defending state champ Tioga hosting Delhi in new coach Jake Howland's first game. ...more

NTL VOLLEYBALL: ATHENS COMEBACK FALLS JUST SHORT IN FIVE-SET LOSS TO NORTH PENN-LIBERTY (24 PHOTOS) (2026-09-03)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Athens nearly dug itself out of a big hole, but its comeback efforts came up just short in a five-set loss to North Penn-Liberty here Thursday night in NTL Large School Division volleyball action. ...more

NTL BOYS SOCCER: ATHENS SCORES EARLY, OFTEN IN 13-0 WIN OVER NEWLY-MINTED RAMS (2026-09-03)
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WYALUSING — Athens scored 30 seconds into the game, and led 5-0 eight minutes in on its way to a season-opening, 13-0, win over Wyalusing here Thursday afternoon in NTL boys soccer action. ...more

NTL BOYS SOCCER: ATHENS' REYNARD SEES TEAM PLAY, DEPTH AS KEYS FOR EVEN MORE SUCCESS IN 2026 (2026-09-03)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Second-year Athens boys soccer coach Travis Reynard is looking for his team's depth and team play to lead to an even more successful season in 2026.
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ON TAP TODAY: TWO MORE TEAMS MAKE 2026 DEBUT ON BUSY THURSDAY (2026-09-03)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — There are seven events on Thursday's docket, including the season-opener for Sayre volleyball. Also at home Thursday are Waverly and Athens volleyball.

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NTL GIRLS SOCCER: ATHENS EDGES NEB, 1-0, IN SEASON-OPENER (24 PHOTOS) (2026-09-03)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Junior Allie Kemp scored her first varsity goal late in the first half, and the Athens defense made it stand up in a season-opening, 1-0, win over Northeast Bradford here Wednesday afternoon in NTL girls soccer action. ...more

NTL GIRLS SOCCER: ATHENS' PITTS LOOOKING FOR VETERANS, STRONG FRESHMAN GROUP TO COME TOGETHER FOR STRONG 2026 (2026-09-02)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Athens girls soccer coach Rich Pitts is hoping what appears to be a growing team bond will bring together his experienced veterans and young freshman together for a successful 2026 season.
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ON TAP TODAY: SEVEN MORE TEAMS MAKE THEIR 2026 DEBUTS (2026-09-02)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Seven more teams make their 2026 debuts Wednesday, with the Waverly girls swim, and the Tioga field hockey teams the only home games. ...more

NTL VOLLEYBALL: CONSISTENCY, TEAMWORK KEY IN ATHENS SWEEP OF TROY (2026-09-01)
By TIM TAYLOR
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Athens seemed to be firing on all cylinders while Troy struggled to find a groove as the Wildcats swept the Trojans,3-0, here Tuesday evening. ...more

NTL CROSS COUNTRY: ATHENS GIRLS, BOYS EACH PICK UP ONE WIN IN FOUR-TEAM HOME MEET (18 PHOTOS) (2026-09-01)
Valley Sports Report
EAST SMITHFIELD — The Athens girls and boys picked up wins over Canton, but fell to Towanda and Troy here Tuesday afternoon in NTL cross country action on the S.R.U. school course. ...more

NTL VOLLEYBALL: ATHENS' DARROW SAYS WILDCATS CONFIDENT HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON (2026-09-01)
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — The defending District 4, Class 4A Athens Wildcats return virtually in tact and coach Heather Darrow says their is a confidence surrounding the team heading into 2026 after winning its first district title in 20 years. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY OPENERS ON TUESDAY'S SLATE (2026-09-01)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The 2026 season kicks off for five teams Tuesday, and all five teams — Waverly and Tioga girls soccer, Athens volleyball, and the Athens and Sayre cross country teams — open at home. ...more

(UPDATED) NTL BOYS GOLF: OWEN PACES ATHENS IN NON-LEAGUE WIN OVER HORSEHEADS (2026-08-31)
Valley Sports Report
HORSEHEADS — Junior Ty Owen shot even-par to lead Athens to a win over Horseheads here Monday afternoon in non-league boys golf action at Soaring Eagles Golf Course. ...more

VALLEY SPORTS REPORT: ATHENS' DAVIDSON, HICKS, CARLSON NAMED BISHOP BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2026-08-31)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Athens senior Connor Davidson accounted for five TDs in the Wildcats' season-opening win, and senior Eli Hicks and freshman Lilah Carlson earned low-medal honors at the weekly NTL match. They are the Valley Sports Report / Bishop Brothers Construction "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending Aug. 29. ...more

YOUTH WRESTLING: ATHENS GRAD COURTNEY TAKES REIGNS AT UNITED TRAINING FACILITY (2026-08-30)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
ATHENS — Two-time PIAA wrestling champion and NCAA National Qualifier Brian Courtney, a 2017 Athens grad, is still working the mats, but now he owns them, as in the United Training Facility, located here on Main Street. ...more

THE WEEK AHEAD: FALLS SEASON HITS FULL SPEED QUICKLY (2026-08-30)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — The fall season hits high gear as both New York State and Pennsylvania seasons get under way. ...more

NTL VOLLEYBALL: ATHENS WINS ITS POOL, FALLS IN SEMIS AT WILLIAMSON TOURNAMENT; SAYRE SECOND IN ITS POOL (2026-08-29)
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA JUNCTION — Athens won its pool, but fell to Williamson in the semifinals of bracket play, while Sayre placed second in its pool here Saturday at the Williamson Volleyball Tournament.
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ON TAP TODAY: SAYRE, ATHENS VOLLEYBALL TIP OFF SEASON AT WILLIAMSON TOURNAMENT (2026-08-29)
Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Defending District 4 volleyball champions Athens and Sayre will tip off the 2026 season Saturday at the annual Williamson Tournament. ...more