Valley Sports ReportTHE VALLEY — Tioga junior Jackson Bombard returned to the gridiron this fall after taking a year off and led the Tigers to its fourth state title in five years. He is the 2025 Valley Sports Report "Boys Newcomer of the Fall."
Bombard completed 57.4 percent (35 of 61) of his passes for 470 yard and six TDs, and two interceptions. He also rushed for 130 yards and two TDs, as well as four two-point conversions.
However, Bombard's biggest impact on the team was his leadership and his execution in Tioga's misdirection offense.
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2025 All-Valley "Boys Newcomers of the Fall:"
Jackson Bombard, junior, Tioga football: See above.
Max Stauder, junior, Tioga football: A devastating lead blocker at fullback, Stauder also rushed for 563 yards and 12 TDs on 102 carries. He caught 3 passes for 28 yards. Defensively, he had 90 tackles, including 31 solo stops, and two interceptions, including a pick-6.
Chase Gombocz, freshman, Athens soccer: Using his speed, foot skills and head for the game, Gombocz made an immediate impact on the Wildcats in his first varsity season. He scored four goals and dished out a team-high four assists.
Ely Newman, senior, Waverly football: Newman registered 62 tackles, including 23 solo stops and three tackles-for-loss and three QB sacks. He was also a contributor on the offensive line.
Shea Davidson, freshman, Athens football: Davidson started three games this season, including the District 4 playoff game. He completed 57.3 percent of his passes (63 of 110) for 818 yards and six TDs, while being picked off seven times.
Rory Smart, freshman, Athens soccer: A defensive-mid, Smart was a key component in an Athens defense that allowed just nine goals in 19 games on its way to a District 4, Class AAA finals appearance.
Caden Bradley, junior, Tioga football: One of the top tacklers for the Tigers, Bradley recorded 104 tackles, including 36 solo stops, including one QB sack. He also rushed for one TD.
