THE SPORTS REPORTS: TOWANDA'S COBB NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'GIRLS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR;' FOUR BRADFORD COUNTY GIRLS ALSO EARN ALL-REGION HONORS (2026-08-02)
The Sports Reports
There were plenty of exciting girls newcomers on both sides of the border this year, but Towanda's Maris Cobb stood out above the rest, contributing to varsity teams across four different sports. She is The Sports Reports /  Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 "Girls Newcomer of the Year." ...more

LADY LIGHTNING TAKE SECOND AT EYOTA TOURNAMENT (2026-08-02)

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TIOGA'S BOMBARD NAMED 2025-26 ZIFF LAW FIRM ALL-REGION 'BOYS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR;' SIX BRADFORD COUNTY BOYS MAKE THE LIST (2026-08-02)
The Sports Reports
There were plenty of talented male newcomers to the area in 2025-2026. Tioga junior Jackson Bombard extended his talents beyond the basketball court to the football gridiron and golf this year to be The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 "Boys Newcomer of the Year." ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' BALL NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM ALL-REGION 'BOYS ATHLETE OF THE SPRING;' FIVE BRADFORD COUNTY BOYS MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-30)
The Sports Reports
Horseheads baseball kept chugging along this spring, and driving that train was junior Cooper Ball. 

Ball's performance both on the mound and at the plate propelled the Raiders to another sectional title, and a state semi-final appearance, earning him The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2026 All-Region "Boys Athlete of the Spring" honors. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: WELLSBORO'S HOPRICH, CORNING'S McLAUGHLIN SHARE ZIFF LAW FIRM 'GIRLS ATHLETES OF THE SPRING' HONORS; CANTON'S McROBERTS, TOWANDA'S WOODRUFF ALSO EARN ALL-REGION HONORS (2027-07-30)
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There was no shortage of stellar stars and performance this Spring in girls sports, from state champions to softball players of the year. At the top are the duo of Wellsboro's Piper Hoprich and Corning's Cella McLaughlin, who share The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2026 All-Region "Girls Athlete of the Spring" honors. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' SCOTT NAMED ALL-REGION 'COACH OF THE SPRING;' FOUR BRADFORD COUNTY COACHES MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-30)
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The spring season saw plenty of teams claim titles - both during the regular season and in the playoffs, while others reached new heights that hadn't seen in a decade, or ever. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' LANEY NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM "BOYS NEWCOMER OF SPRING;" SIX BRADFORD COUNTY BOYS MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-29)
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A Section IV champ in two events, and a state medalist, Horseheads senior Patrick Laney is The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2026 All-Region "Boys Newcomer of the Spring." ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TOWANDA'S COBB NAMED 'GIRLS NEWCOMER OF THE SPRING;' THREE OTHER BRADFORD COUNTY GIRLS ALSO MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-29)
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Towanda freshman Maris Cobb established herself as an impact performer in two sports this spring, and is The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2026 "Girls Newcomer of the Spring." ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' BALL NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'BASEBALL PLAYER OF YEAR;' ATHENS' WHEELER ALSO EARNS ALL-REGION TOP HONOR — BRADFORD COUNTY WELL-REPRESENTED (2026-07-28)
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Horseheads junior Cooper Ball led the Blue Raiders to the state semifinals with his performance on the mound and at the plate. He is The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2026 All-Region "Baseball Player of the Year." ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: CORNING'S JOHNSTON NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'SOFTBALL PLAYER OF YEAR;' TOWANDA'S COBB, ATHENS' HILEY ALSO EARN ALL-REGION TOP HONORS — BRADFORD COUNTY WELL-REPRESENTED (2026-07-27)
The Sports Reports
The accolades keep rolling in for Corning senior Matti Johnston as she headlines The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm All-Region softball team as the "Player of the Year." ...more

YOUTH SOFTBALL: VALLEY STORM TRAVEL PROGRAM HOSTING 18U, 14U, 12U TRYOUTS (2026-07-24)
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SAYRE — The Valley Storm Travel Softball program will be holding tryouts for its 18U, 14U, and 12U teams in the upcoming weeks. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TIOGA'S ALBRECHT NAMED 'BOYS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR;' TOWANDA'S KLESS ALSO EARNS ALL-REGION HONORS — BRADFORD COUNTY WELL-REPRESENTED (2026-07-24)
The Sports Reports
There were plenty of big performances from the area boys track and field athletes with Tioga's Gavin Albrecht bringing home the title of The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm "Athlete of the Year."
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THE SPORTS REPORTS: CORNING'S McLAUGHLIN, WELLSBORO'S HOPRICH SHARE ZIFF LAW FIRM ALL-REGION 'GIRLS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF YEAR' HONORS; CANTON'S McROBERTS, TOWANDA'S COBB ALSO EARN ALL-REGION TOP HONORS (2026-07-23)
The Sports Reports
It was a star-studded season for area girls track and field with state championships and records being gobbled up by the handfuls. Leading the way were Wellsboro's Piper Hoprich in Pa., and Corning's Cella McLaughlin in New York. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: NP-MANSFIELD HERMANSEN NAMED 'BOYS GOLFER OF YEAR;' TOWANDA'S LANTZ ALSO EARNS ALL-REGION TOP HONORS — BRADFORD COUNTY WELL-REPRESENTED (2026-07-22)
The Sports Reports
North Penn-Mansfield senior Andy Hermansen won the District IV golf championship and headlines The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 All-Region Boys Golf teams as "Golfer of the Year."
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DOWN TO THE TOP THREE IN THE WRAP-UP, WITH ONE TEAM CLAIMING A DISTRICT TITLE, AND THREE OTHERS DOMINATING THE COMPETITION (2026-07-22)

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THE SPORTS REPORTS: TOWANDA'S POLL NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'BOYS TENNIS PLAYER OF YEAR;" WAVERLY'S CHAMBERLAIN, NOTRE DAME'S PRADO ALSO EARN ALL-REGION TOP HONORS (2026-07-22)
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It was a strong year for area boys' tennis players with several individuals making runs in the post season.
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THE SPORTS REPORTS: EDISON'S KING NAMED 'GIRLS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR;' TOWANDA'S ACKLEY ALSO EARNS ALL-REGION HONORS (2026-07-21)
The Sports Reports
Area girls tennis players starred in both the fall and spring on both sides of the border this year.
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BIG PERFORMANCES AND STATE MEDALS HIGHLIGHT THIS SECTION OF THE LIST (2026-07-21)

Northern Tier Sports Report

The list continues with a big game performance, excellence and consistency, and reaching the top podiums of the sport. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: CORNING'S ABEL NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'GIRLS GOLFER OF YEAR;' FIVE BRADFORD COUNTY GIRLS EARN ALL-REGION HONORS (2026-07-21)
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Corning sophomore Delaney Abel placed in the top-three at States for the second straight year, and is The Sports Reports /  Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 All-Region "Girls Golfer of the Year." ...more

INSIDE THE TOP 10 FOR THE SEASON WRAP-UP WITH TEAM CHAMPIONS, AND THRILLING SEASONS (2026-07-19)

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The list winnows down into the top 10 with team titles, and a year to remember on the softball diamond.

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