ON TAP TODAY: A FEW BIG GAMES ON THE DIAMOND (2021-04-28)
Northern Tier Sports ReportSix games on the docket today, including four big NTL match-ups.
SOFTBALL
Athens (10-2) at NEB (7-0), 4:30 p.m.: A match-up of the two division leaders. The Wildcats’ lone loss has been to Wellsboro as they’re a strong 8-1 in the league, while the Panthers come in undefeated.
Troy (3-4) at Canton (8-4), 4:30 p.m.: Two hot teams face-off, with the Trojans looking to get back to .500, while the Warriors will look to continue their strong play of late.
Towanda (3-6) at Elk Lake, 4:30 p.m.: The Knights will be looking to rebound from a tough loss to NEB in this non-league contest.
BASEBALL
Troy (3-6) at Canton (10-2), 4:30 p.m.: Canton has been holding steady behind Sayre since their loss a few weeks ago, sitting just one game back. They get the ‘Skins on Friday, but first must deal with the Trojans, who recently took Sayre to extra innings.
Athens (5-6) at NEB (2-5), 4:30 p.m.: NEB is coming off an exciting win over Towanda, with the Wildcats looking to get back to .500.
Towanda (1-8) at Elk Lake, 4:30 p.m.: Towanda has suffered a few tough losses lately, and will look to right the ship in a non-league contest today.