JAMES MASKER CAMP TAKES PLACE IN ELMIRA (24 PHOTOS) (2026-08-14)
Southern Tier Sports Report
ELMIRA — The boys took to the courts this week at Brand Park as the annual James Masker/Wally’s Hall of Fame camp took place.
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NYSPHSAA BASEBALL: 10 AREA BASEBALL PLAYERS EARN ALL-STATE HONORS; PALMER A FIRST-TEAM PICK (2026-08-12)
Southern Tier Sports Report
Ten area baseball players earned all-state baseball honors with the New York Sportswriters All-State team. 
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THE SPORTS REPORTS: CANTON'S McROBERTS, CORNING'S McLAUGHLIN SHARE ZIFF LAW FIRM 'GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR;' THREE OTHER STSR GIRLS EARN ALL-REGION HONORS (2026-08-03)
The Sports Reports
It was an exciting year of girls sports on both sides of the border in 2025-26. In the end, two girls — Canton's Alexis McRoberts and Corning's Cella McLaughlin — shared The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 All-Regions "Girls Athlete of the Year" honors. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: NOTRE DAME'S SCHWEIZER NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 2025-26 'BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR;' TWO OTHER STSR BOYS EARN ALL-REGION HONORS (2026-08-03)
The Sports Reports
The 2025-2026 sports season featured plenty of big performances from the top male athletes from around the area. Leading the way was Notre Dame's Finn Schweizer, a standout in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse for the Crusaders, and The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm "Boys Athlete of the Year." ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' SCOTT NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM ALL-REGION 'COACH OF THE YEAR;" FOUR OTHER STSR COACHES MAKE THE LIST (2026-08-02)
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It was quite a year for area coaches with state titles, final four appearances, and breaking title droughts. One New York coach didn't just make it to the final four once, he did it twice. Horseheads' Andy Scott led the Horseheads' girls hoops team and the baseball team to the state semifinals, earning The Sports Report / Ziff Law Firm 2025-26 "Coach of the Year" honors. ...more

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TOWANDA'S COBB NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'GIRLS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR;' THREE STSR 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

THE SPORTS REPORTS: TIOGA'S BOMBARD NAMED 2025-26 ZIFF LAW FIRM 'BOYS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR;' HORSEHEADS' LANEY ALSO EARNS ALL-REGION HONORS (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;' THREE OTHER STSR 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 ALL-REGION 'GIRLS ATHLETES OF THE SPRING' HONORS; FOUR OTHER STSR GIRLS MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-30)
The Sports Reports
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;' TWO CORNING COACHES ALSO 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;" HORSEHEADS' MARKLE, ND'S PRADO ALSO MAKE THE LIST (2026-07-29)
The Sports Reports
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 STSR GIRLS 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

SECTION 4 FLAG FOOTBALL: HORSEHEADS' BLUNT, ELMIRA'S KING EARN ALL-STATE HONORS (2026-07-28)
Southern Tier Sports Report
Horseheads’ Sydney Blunt was a fourth-team all-state flag football pick in Class B on defense. 
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THE SPORTS REPORTS: HORSEHEADS' BALL NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM 'BASEBALL PLAYER OF YEAR;' HORSEHEADS TRIO ALSO EARN ALL-REGION TOP HONORS — STSR WELL-REPRESENTED (2026-07-28)
The Sports Reports
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;' HORSEHEADS' YEARICK, CORNING'S KAUFFMAN, JOHNSTON JR. ALSO EARN ALL-REGION TOP HONORS — STSR 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

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: ELMIRA HOSTS ANNUAL GIRLS' HOOPS CAMP (24 PHOTOS) (2026-07-24)
Southern Tier Sports Report
ELMIRA — The Elmira Express held their annual girls’ basketball camp recently.
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YOUTH SOFTBALL: VALLEY STORM TRAVEL PROGRAM HOSTING 18U, 14U, 12U TRYOUTS (2026-07-24)
The Sports Reports
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;' HORSEHEADS' LANEY, CORNING'S JENNINGS, COACH, RELAY ALSO EARN ALL-REGION HONORS — STSR 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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ELMIRA, CORNING TAKE PART IN WAVERLY SUMMER LEAGUE PLAYOFFS (24 PHOTOS) (2026-07-23)
Southern Tier Sports Report
WAVERLY — Elmira and Corning took part in the Waverly Summer League playoffs on Wednesday night. 
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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; STSR WELL-REPRESENTED ON ALL-REGION TEAMS (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