IAC GIRLS BASKETBALL: CANDOR'S MAKIE NAMED IAC SOUTH SMALL SCHOOL MVP; FIVE TEAMMATES ALSO HONORED (2025-03-15)
Tioga County Sports Report
CANDOR — Candor sophomore Emmi Makie was named the IAC South Small School Most Valuable Player, and five of her teammates, including first-seamers junior Hazel Ray and sophomore Claire Rollins, also earned recognition in recent voting by the division's coaches. ...more

IAC GIRLS BASKETBALL: FINTA HEADLINES NEWARK VALLEY'S IAC ALL-STARS (2025-03-15)
Tioga County Sports Report
NEWARK VALLEY — Newark Valley senior Adrianna Finta was named an IAC South Large School Division first-team all-star, and four of her teammates also received recognition in recent voting by the division's coaches. ...more

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: OWEGO GRAD DOANE NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE; THIRD IN NATION IN REBOUNDING (2025-03-12)
Tioga County Sports Report
DRYDEN — Owego grad Cassie Doane, a freshman on the Tompkins-Cortland CC women's basketball team, was recently voted to the Mid-State Athletic Conference second-team all-conference team. ...more

S-VE HOSTING YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP MARCH 29-30 (2025-03-11)
The Sports Reports
SPENCER — The S-VE Volleyball Club will be hosting a camp for students in grads 1 through 6 at the high school on March 29-30 from 2 to 4 p.m. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TIOGA'S McKEE, SVEC'S BEACH NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2025-03-10)
The Sports Reports
Tioga's Declan McKee reached the pinnacle of New York State wrestling, while SVEC's Tayah Beach reached the podium at the inaugural New York State Girls Wrestling Championships. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending March 1. ...more

OWEGO’S RIDER RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO WRESTLING (2025-03-06)
Tioga County Sports Report
OWEGO — The Section Four Wrestling Officials Association recognized Art Rider with the Heritage Award recently for his "outstanding service and dedication to the sport of wrestling in Section Four.”
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COLLEGE SWIMMING & DIVING: OWEGO’S KATCHUK SIGNS WITH BOSTON UNIVERSITY (2025-03-06)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
OWEGO — Owego’s Kaelyn Katchuk has enjoyed an impressive career as a high school diver. Now, she will take her talents to the NCAA Division I level.
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SECTION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL: OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES PROVE COSTLY IN OWEGO'S 49-36 LOSS TO JOHNSON CITY IN CLASS A SEMIFINALS (20 PHOTOS) (2025-03-06)
Tioga County Sports Report
JOHNSON CITY — Owego struggled to score after the first quarter, and top-seeded Johnson City pulled away for a 49-26 win here Wednesday night in the semifinals of the Section IV Class A girls basketball playoffs. ...more

NEWARK VALLEY’S D’ARCY ENTERING SECTION IV HALL OF FAME (2025-03-06)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
DRYDEN — Newark Valley coach Eric D’Arcy will join the Section IV Athletic Association Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony May 4.
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SECTION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL: NEWARK VALLEY STRUGGLES IN 47-30 CLASS C SEMI SETBACK AGAINST UNATEGO (2025-03-05)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
DRYDEN — Unatego played tough defense to end Newark Valley’s bid for a fifth consecutive Section IV girls basketball championship game appearance, downing the Cardinals, 47-30, in the Class C semifinals at Tompkins Cortland Community College Wednesday night.
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TIOGA COUNTY SPORTS REPORT: NEWARK VALLEY'S MIDDENDORF, SVEC'S BEACH NAMED GUTHRIE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2025-03-05)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — Newark Valley senior Trevor Middendorf finished third, and SVEC junior Tayah Beach was fourth at the New York State Wrestling Championships. They are the TCSR / Guthrie Community Credit Union "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending March 1. ...more

CANDOR’S THOMAS TO ENTER SECTION IV HALL OF FAME (2025-03-05)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
CANDOR — Nate Thomas, a former two-sport standout at Candor High School, will be inducted into the Section IV Athletic Association Hall of Fame on May 4.
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ON TAP TODAY: NEWARK VALLEY, OWEGO GIRLS VIE FOR BERTH IN RESPECTIVE SECTION IV TITLE GAMES (2025-03-05)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The only two teams left standing in our coverage area — Owego and Newark Valley — vie tonight for a berth in their respective Section IV girls basketball championship games this weekend. ...more

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: BENJAMIN WRAPS UP STRONG JUNIOR SEASON AT ALFRED STATE (2025-03-03)
Tioga County Sports Report
ALFRED — Newark Valley grad Taylor Benjamin finished up a strong junior season at Alfred State averaging nearly a double-double.

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THE WEEK AHEAD: NEWARK VALLEY, OWEGO GIRLS LAST ONES STANDING 2024-25 WINTER SEASON (2025-03-03)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The 2024-25 winter sports season is drawing to a close with the Newark Valley and Owego girls basketball teams the last ones standing.
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SECTION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL: OWEGO KNOCKS OFF ONEONTA TO REACH CLASS A FINAL 4 (2025-03-02)
Tioga County Sports Report
ONEONTA — Madison McEvoy has been Owego’s premier long-range shooter during her career, but on Saturday younger sister Jenna had the hot three-point hand, knocking down six treys to lead the River Hawks to a stunning 58-44 upset of ...more

NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING: NEWARK VALLEY'S MIDDENDORF WINS FOUR IN A ROW TO FINISH THIRD AT DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS (2205-03-01)
By TIM BIRNEY
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — After losing in the quarterfinals Friday, Newark Valley senior Trevor Middendorf was determined to make that his final high school defeat, and he stepped up Saturday with four straight wins to finish third here at the New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena. ...more

SECTION IV BOYS BASKETBALL: OWEGO'S SEASON ENDS WITH HEARTBREAKING LOSS TO ONEONTA (2025-03-02)
Tioga County Sports Report
ONEONTA — Owego’s season ended with a heartbreaking 57-54 overtime loss to Oneonta in the Section IV Class A boys basketball quarterfinals here Friday evening.
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NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING: OWEGO'S STRUBLE BRINGS HOME 7TH-PLACE MEDAL FROM DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS (7 PHOTOS) (2025-03-01)
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — Owego senior Bobby Struble forged a pair of hard-fought wins to finish seventh here Saturday at the New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena. ...more

SECTION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL: NEWARK VALLEY SURVIVES SCARE TO ADVANCE TO CLASS C FINAL 4 (2025-03-01)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
NEWARK VALLEY — Newark Valley had to rally, not once, but twice to defeat upset-minded Southern Cayuga, 45-43, in a Section IV Class C girls basketball quarterfinal here Saturday evening.
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ON TAP TODAY: STATE WRESTLING CONCLUDES; GIRLS HOOP PLAYOFFS ALSO ON DOCKET (2025-03-01)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The New York State wrestling season draws to a close with a host of Tioga County wrestlers in medal contention, while the Section IV girls basketball playoffs hit their stride. ...more

NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING: NEWARK VALLEY'S MIDDENDORF ONE WIN AWAY FROM MEDAL AT DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS; DeBOLT BOWS OUT (21 PHOTOS) (2025-02-28)
By TIM BIRNEY
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — Newark Valley senior Trevor Middendorf was knocked into the consolation bracket after a close loss, but is one win away from the medal stand, while senior Austin DeBolt bowed up out in the last match here Friday night at the New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships at MVP Arena. ...more

NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING: OWEGO'S STRUBLE ONE WIN AWAY FROM MEDAL AT DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS; BRACE BOWS OUT (20 PHOTOS) (2025-02-28)
By TIM BIRNEY
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — Owego senior Bobby Struble advanced to Saturday and is one win away from a trip to medal stand, while sophomore Dylan Brace bowed out late Friday here at the New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena. ...more

SECTION IV BOYS BASKETBALL: CANDOR COMES UP SHORT AGAINST TOUGH T-BURG (2025-02-28)
By TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
TRUMANSBURG — Candor knew it was facing a challenge when it visited Trumansburg for a Section IV Class C boys basketball quarterfinal here Friday evening.
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SECTION IV GIRLS BOWLING: FLOYD LEADS CANDOR EFFORT AT STATE QUALIFIER (2025-02-28)
Tioga County Sports Report
WAVERLY — Candor’s Kaitlyn Floyd placed in the top 20 to lead the Coyotes at the Section IV Division 2 Girls Bowling State Qualifier at Valley Bowling Center here Friday.
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SECTION IV GIRLS BOWLING: NEWARK VALLEY’S HARTMAN JUST MISSES STATE SPOT (2025-02-28)
Tioga County Sports Report
WAVERLY — Newark Valley’s Rachel Hartman just missed a trip to the state championships after placing 12th at the Section IV Division 2 Girls Bowling State Qualifier at Valley Bowling Center here Friday.
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ON TAP TODAY: NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING TAKES CENTER STAGE; GIRLS BOWLING, BOYS HOOP ALSO ON THE DOCKET (2025-02-28)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships take center stage today, while the Section IV Girls Bowling State Qualifier is at the Valley Bowling Center, and the Section IV boys hoop playoffs continue. ...more

SECTION IV BOYS BOWLING: CANDOR’S FLOYD SNAGS ALTERNATE SPOT ON STATE TEAM (2025-02-27)
Tioga County Sports Report
WAVERLY — Candor standout Kody Floyd earned a spot on the Composite all-star team following a ninth-place finish at the Section IV Division 2 Boys Bowling State Qualifier at Valley Bowling Center here Thursday.
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SECTION IV BOYS BOWLING: OWEGO PLACES THIRD AT STATE QUALIFIER (2025-02-27)
Tioga County Sports Report
WAVERLY — Owego had a rough opening series at the Section IV Division 2 Boys Bowling State Qualifier at Valley Bowling Center here Thursday, placing third overall.
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NEW YORK STATE GIRLS WRESTLING: SVEC'S BEACH MAKES HISTORY — PLACES FOURTH AT FIRST-EVER NYSPHSSA CHAMPIONSHIPS (23 PHOTOS) (2025-02-27)

BOHLING GOES 1-2 IN 114-POUND BRACKET

By TIM BIRNEY
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — SVEC junior Tayah Beach made history Thursday, placing fourth at the first-ever NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships here at the MVP Arena ...more

ON TAP TODAY: FIRST-EVER NEW YORK STATE GIRLS WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS TAKES CENTER STAGE; SECTION IV BOYS BOWLING ALSO ON DOCKET (2025-02-27)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — A pair of SVEC wrestlers will compete in the first-ever New York State Girls Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena in Albany, while the top bowlers from Section IV converge on the Valley Bowling Center in Waverly for the Boys Bowling Championships. ...more

SECTION IV GIRLS BASKETBALL: STATE-RANKED DELHI ENDS CANDOR'S SEASON WITH 57-38 WIN IN CLASS C OPENER (18 PHOTOS) (2025-02-26)
Tioga County Sports Report
CANDOR — State-ranked Delhi, the 10th seed, used a 15-0 blitz to end the third quarter to blow open a close game on its way to a 57-38 win over seventh-seeded Candor here Wednesday night in the opening round of the Section IV, ...more

NEW YORK STATE WRESTLING: NEWARK VALLEY'S MIDDENDORF, DeBOLT, OWEGO'S STRUBLE, BRACE SET FOR ACTION AT DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS (2025-02-26)
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — Newark Valley and Owego will each have two wrestlers vying for state hardware this weekend at the New York State Division 2 Wrestling Championships here at the MVP Arena.
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ON TAP TODAY: CANDOR GIRLS HOST DELHI IN CLASS C OPENER (2025-02-26)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — Candor opens postseason play tonight when it hosts Delhi in the opening round of the Section IV, Class C girls basketball ...more

NEW YORK STATE GIRLS WRESTLING: SVEC'S BEACH, BOHLING WILL VIE FOR HARDWARE AT INAUGURAL NYSPHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (2025-02-26)
Valley Sports Report
ALBANY — SVEC junior Tayah Beach and sophomore Dallas Bohling will be competing here Thursday at the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena.
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SECTION IV BOYS BASKETBALL: FOSTER POWERS CANDOR TO 61-46 WIN OVER B-G IN CLASS C OPENER (24 PHOTOS) (2025-02-25)
Tioga County Sports Report
CANDOR — Jakobe Foster erupted for 24 of his game-high 34 points in the second half to lead Candor to a 61-46 win over Bainbridge-Guilford here Tuesday night in the opening round of the Section IV, Class C boys basketball playoffs. ...more

ON TAP TODAY: CANDOR BOYS OPEN CLASS C PLAYOFFS (2025-02-25)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The Section IV boys basketball playoffs tip off Tuesday with Candor opening the Class C playoffs at home against Bainbridge-Guilford. ...more

TIOGA COUNTY SPORTS REPORT: NEWARK VALLEY'S HARTMAN, OWEGO'S ALLEN NAMED GUTHRIE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2025-02-24)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — Newark Valley's Rachel Hartman won a Section IV gold medal, and Owego's Magavin Allen won two Section IV gold medals. They are the Tioga County Sports Report / Guthrie Community Credit Union "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending Feb. 22. ...more

THE WEEK AHEAD: STATE WRESTLING TAKES CENTER STAGE; BOWLING STATE QUALIFIERS, HOOP PLAYOFFS ALSO ON TAP (2024-02-24)
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The New York State wrestling season comes to a close this weekend, with the girls and boys championships at the MVP Arena in Albany, while Section IV's best bowlers converge on Waverly for the State Qualifier Thursday and Friday, and the Section IV basketball postseason tips off Tuesday. ...more

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NEWARK VALLEY GRAD WANDELL FINISHES STRONG SENIOR SEASON AT FREDONIA (2025-02-24)
Tioga County Sports Report
PLATTSBURG — Newark Valley grad Allie Wandell, a senior on the SUNY Fredonia women's basketball team, narrowly missed a double-double Saturday in a close season-ending loss here to Plattsburg State. ...more