The Bradford Era

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From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Columns, Local Sports, Sports
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
June 5, 2021
From the moment I accepted my job as a sports reporter at The Bradford Era last July, I knew Bradford was a special place. I was blown away by the amo...
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Five-run 6th lifts DCC past Smethport in quarterfinals
Baseball, High School, Local Sports, ...
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
May 26, 2021
SMETHPORT — Following Tuesday’s loss to DuBois Central Catholic during the District 9 Class A quarterfinals, Smethport coach Colby Austin’s message to...
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Port A’s Garzel set to begin next chapter at Mount Aloysius
Basketball, College Sports, High School, ...
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
May 8, 2021
PORT ALLEGANY — The moment Mount Aloysius women’s basketball coach Brian Giesler took Bree Garzel to the press box in the gym where her jersey was lai...
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Howard reflects on 50-year basketball officiating career
Basketball, High School, Local Sports, ...
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
May 7, 2021
On March 4, Bill Howard prepared to officiate a basketball game like he had done many, many times before...except this one had a different feel. The g...
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Final PA, NY Corporate Cup rosters announced
High School, Local Sports, Soccer, ...
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
April 16, 2021
OLEAN, N.Y. — Both the boys’ and girls’ final rosters for the annual New York/Pennsylvania Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase have been announced. The fift...
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DuBois uses 11-run 4th to rout Bradford 17-6
Baseball, High School, Local Sports, ...
PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
April 9, 2021
Fresh off its comeback road victory against Brockway, the Bradford baseball team took a step back Thursday in a 17-6, five-inning loss to DuBois at Pi...
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