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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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

IAC VOLLEYBALL: TIOGA'S FORD LIKES VIBE AROUND TEAM IN FIRST WEEK OF 2019 PRESEASON (12 PHOTOS) (2019-08-22)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER — For longtime Tioga volleyball coach Des Ford things are back to normal, in more than one way, with the beginning of the 2019 preseason.
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SECTION IV FIELD HOCKEY: NEW TIOGA COACH GETTING TO KNOW HER TEAM IN FIRST WEEK OF PRESEASON (16 PHOTOS) (2019-08-22)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER — First-year coach Jodi Riggs is getting to know her new charges in the opening days of the preseason for the Tioga field hockey team, and so far likes what she sees. ...more

IAC GIRLS SOCCER: TIOGA AGAIN VERY LOW IN NUMBERS AS PRESEASON CAMP OPENS (15 PHOTOS) (2019-08-20)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER — The Tioga girls are once again precariously low in numbers with the opening of the 2019 preseason camp here Monday morning.

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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

SECTION IV FOOTBALL: TIOGA'S AIELLO EXCITED TO BE BACK ON FIELD, LOOKING TO INCREASE JV NUMBERS (18 PHOTOS) (2019-08-19)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER — Nick Aiello began his 10th season as head coach at Tioga this morning, and he’s just as excited to get a new season started as ever. The Tigers’ numbers, however, have him a bit concerned. ...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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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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DEMOLITION DERBY CAR TO HONOR SPECIAL OLYMPIAN (7 PHOTOS) (2019-08-05)
BY TIM TAYLOR 
Valley Sports Report 
OWEGO — Jared’s Olympic Journey has traveled many a mile to locations like Seattle, Washington and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It’s been an exciting trek for Special Olympian Jared Lamb, but that ride is about to get a little bit rough.  ...more

SECTION IV FOOTBALL: NYSPHSAA CENTRAL COMMITTEE APPROVES CHANGES TO CLASSIFICATION NUMBERS (2019-08-03)
Valley Sports Report
VERONA, N.Y. — In light of the number of schools moving to 8-man football, the NYSPHSAA Central Committee approved new classification numbers for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons at its annual meeting Tuesday.
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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

SECTION IV FOOTBALL: TIOGA'S AIELLO LIKES 'COMPETITIVE' 2019 SCHEDULE (2019-07-28)
By TIM BIRNEY
Valley Sports Report
TIOGA CENTER — Longtime Tioga football coach Nick Aiello is use to opening the season against tough opponents, having faced Newark Valley or Chenango Forks in six of their last seven season openers. ...more

YOUTH SOFTBALL: CONKLIN RAIDERS HOSTING TRY-OUTS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS (2019-07-24)
Valley Sports Report
ENDICOTT — The Conklin Raiders Fastpitch travel softball program will be holding try-outs for all age groups — 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, and 18U Gold — between July 31 and Aug. 7 here at Union-Endicott High School. ...more

YOUTH BASEBALL: NICHOLS-TIOGA GOES 1-2 AT WEST ELMIRA 8U TOURNEY (20 PHOTOS) (2019-07-19)
Valley Sports Report
ELMIRA — Nichols-Tioga posted a big win over Tioga Lawrenceville at the West Elmira 8U Tournament, but dropped contests with Elmira and Owego.
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