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District IX All-Star teams announced by Region
Football, Local Sports
By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer 
Nov 04, 2026
Smethport had three players recognized and Coach Ryan Yingling taking Coach of the Year honors in Region 4 for 2026. Meanwhile for Region 2, Port Alle...
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Fretz Lady Owls sweep Kane
Basketball, Local Sports
Nov 04, 2026
The Fretz Lady Owls continued their strong play Wednesday evening, sweeping Kane in junior high girls basketball action. The 7th grade Lady Owls turne...
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Steelers’ 1st half is worthy of praise, not hyperbole
Football, National Sports
By TIM BENZ, The Tribune-Review, Greensburg (TNS) 
Nov 04, 2026
In the days since the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-6 victory over Cleveland, I've heard many people say, "You can't ask for more than 6-2 at the bye." This...
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Youngstown State beats Bonnies in season opener, 79-71
Basketball, College Sports, Sports
Nov 02, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - The St. Bonaventure University men's basketball team fell to Youngstown State, 79-71, in the season opener Monday night at the...
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Fretz Lady Owls Sweep Ridgway
Basketball, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Nov 02, 2026
The Fretz Lady Owls basketball teams picked up two wins against Ridgway. The 8th grade team won 26-13, led by Emma Frank with 8 points, Onalee Hammack...
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Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. hopes to return after bye week
Football, National Sports
CHRIS HARLAN The Tribune-Review, Greensburg 
Nov 02, 2026
(TNS) — Michael Pittman Jr. hopes to return from injured reserve after the Pittsburgh Steelers' bye week, but the receiver said there's no time frame ...
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Morgan leads Lady Owls, qualifies for PIAA state meet
Local Sports, Track and Field
Jo Wankel 
Nov 02, 2026
RIDGWAY — The Bradford Lady Owls cross country team competed in the District 9 cross country championships Saturday at Ridgway. The team only had four...
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Frontino leads the Owls at Districts
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Nov 02, 2026
RIDGWAY — Bradford Junior Nikolai Frontino saved his best race for last as he led the Owls at the District 9 AA Championship at Ridgway on Saturday.  ...
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Fretz Owls finish football season 5-2
Football, Local Sports
Nov 02, 2026
The Fretz Owls closed out their football season with a 5-2 record following a 48-20 loss to DuBois on Oct. 29. Ryan Johnson opened the scoring for the...
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JH Football: Smethport outscores Cameron County, 30-20
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
Oct 30, 2026
The Hubbers claimed a win over the Raiders Thursday. Smethport’s Mario Dudley, Evan Fitzsimmons and AJ Yingling each contributed a rushing TD, while L...
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Madden making her mark in youth sports
Local Sports, Youth Sports Hub
Oct 29, 2026
ALLENTOWN — Joelle “Jojo” Madden — daughter of Bradford Area High School graduate Fran Madden and his wife, Candice — is making her mark in several yo...
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Outdoors: Lucky hunting charms and handloading
Outdoors, Sports
By WADE ROBERTSON 
Oct 29, 2026
Though some might scoff, humans can and do build relationships with inanimate objects. A favorite baseball glove, bat, hat, jacket or sweatshirt. Ther...
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