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Tigers take down Newfane, punch ticket to state finals

Tuesday, December 2 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga Tigers are heading back to the Dome after a 20-16 win over Newfane in the Class D state semifinals on Sunday.The Tigers will look to win the 5th state title in program history when they take on Section I champ Tuckahoe at... Read More.

Could 8-man football be the answer for Sayre?

Wednesday, November 26 by Pat McDonald

As we head into state semifinals weekend in both Pennsylvania and New York, I'm writing this column about a football team that has been done for weeks -- the Sayre Redskins.It's no secret that the Redskins have struggled in recent years. They went 0-10... Read More.

OFA senior Hamed signs to play volleyball at D2 Pace

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

Owego Free Academy senior Maggie Hamed is heading to the next level to play college volleyball.Hamed signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division II volleyball at Pace University during a ceremony on Monday afternoon.During her high school career, she has helped the... Read More.

Tigers cruise past Lowville, advance to state semifinals

Monday, November 24 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga Tigers continued their dominance over Section III teams in the state quarterfinals with a 28-14 win over Lowville on Friday evening.Logan Bellis once again led the way as he ran for 230 yards and three touchdowns in the win.Jackson Bombard was 3-for-3... Read More.

River Hawks win thriller in state quarterfinals

Monday, November 24 by Pat McDonald

The Owego River Hawks football team made more history on Saturday as they won a wild 36-34 game over New Hartford in the state quarterfinals at Vestal High School.Owego senior Dylan Brace kicked a field goal with time winding down to give the River... Read More.

New law requires Pennsylvania schools to accept cash at events

Friday, November 21 by Pat McDonald

Fans of high school sports in Pennsylvania can once again use cash to pay for their tickets to postseason events.A new state law, which was part of the recent budget deal, requires schools across the state to accept cash.In recent years, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic... Read More.

NTL community mourning loss of legendary coach Jim Davis

Wednesday, November 19 by Pat McDonald

The Northern Tier League community is mourning the loss of legendary basketball coach Jim Davis, who passed away on Nov. 11.Davis coached the Northeast Bradford boys basketball team for 31 years and won 11 NTL championships and two District IV titles. In 1987, the... Read More.

Tioga captures Section IV Class D title

Monday, November 17 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga Tigers are heading back to the state playoffs after winning their 12th Section IV Class D football championship in the last 16 years.The Tigers rolled to a 44-28 win over Trumansburg on Saturday in a game that lasted four hours due to... Read More.

Owego takes down Waverly, wins first Section IV football championship

Monday, November 17 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Free Academy River Hawks made history on Friday night as they brought home the school's first-ever Section IV football championship.Owego took down Waverly by a 27-7 score to capture the Section IV Class B title at Susquehanna Valley High School.The River Hawks... Read More.

Elmira football wins third straight Section IV title

Monday, November 17 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira football team made history on Friday night as the Express won their third straight Section IV Class AA championship.Elmira cruised to a 53-18 win over rival Corning to make it back-to-back-to-back section titles for the first time in program history.Quarterback Zack Conklin... Read More.

Cortaca Jug football game heading back to Yankee Stadium in 2026

Thursday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

The annual Cortaca Jug football game between rivals SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College is heading back to Yankee Stadium.The two teams will square off inside the iconic venue next season on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.Tickets will go on sale for the general public next... Read More.

Virkler named coach for new flag football program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Tuesday, November 11 by Pat McDonald

GENEVA, N.Y. — Hobart and William Smith Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Brian Miller announced today that Rusty Virkler will serve as the inaugural head coach of William Smith flag football. Over the past four seasons, he led the... Read More.