NTL WRESTLING: EVEN WITH TURNOVER TROY KEEPS WINNING WAYS INTO 2025-2026 (March 11, 2026)

BY CHRIS MANNING
Northern Tier Sports Report
It was a year of change for Troy boys basketball as they integrated new players and a new head coach. Still, despite all that change, they remained competitive, even making districts with a 13-9 record.

“It was a year with ups, downs, and lot of growth,” said Troy coach Craig Sheeley. “The experience that we gained this year can’t be duplicated in any offseason work outs.”

The Trojans opened with a win over district finalists Muncy (51-41), but then lost to district champions Sullivan County.

Troy would go on to win four of their next five contests, including a thrilling 53-52 win over Trumansburg to win their bracket title at the Josh Palmer Tournament.

Three straight losses followed - all to playoff teams - though they rebounded with a win over Wyalusing (71-49).

After another tough loss to Wellsboro the Trojans went on their longest winning streak of the season - five games - with included wins over NP-Mansfield (45-42) and district finalist NP-Liberty (59-55).

They would end the regular season 2-3, though those two wins came against NP-Mansfield (60-51) and Jersey Shore (54-49) for the season sweep.

In the opening round of the playoffs they lost to Southern Columbia.

Trey Teribury took over as the team’s primary scoring option, and lit up the scoreboard several times during the season. He was also named the MVP at their Josh Palmer Fund Tournament.

Spencer Martin did yeoman’s work at point guard running the offense, while also spearheading the defense.

Seniors Cameron Morey and Aiden Lawrence provided size, with Morey adding athleticism, and Lawrence showing off a scorer’s touch.

The rest of the team were newcomers with freshman Josiah Pesesky bringing the rare combination of size and athleticism for a ninth grader. 

Pryor Teribury torched the nets with some good outside shooting, with Evan Allen, James Roy, and Landon Cole all chipping in throughout the season.

The good news for Troy is they lose just two seniors, and no starters, as they look to work their way back to the top of the league next season.

“We will miss our two seniors that will be graduating, but are excited for the group we will return for next season,” remarked Sheeley. “A road district game in a hostile environment was eye opening for the team, and it was a great reminder of the things we need to improve on for next year.”

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