THE WEEK AHEAD: FALL SPORTS CLOSES ON MID-SEASON FOR SOME, FINAL STRETCH FOR OTHERS (September 20, 2026)
Northern Tier Sports Report
We're closing in on the mid-point of Fall sports - hard to believe - while golf and tennis are coming into the final stretch of their seasons. Football has a stretch out schedule while girls and boys soccer flip flop days.
FOOTBALL
Thursday, September 24
Towanda (2-2) at Athens (3-1), 7 p.m.: Towanda comes into the week on a 2-game losing streak as they hit the road for the third straight game. Athens is coming off a big win over South Williamsport.
Friday, September 25
Troy (3-1) at Wellsboro (1-3), 7 p.m.: After four straight weeks at home the Trojans finally hit the road, this time heading out west. They're on a 3-game win streak over three tough teams, while the Hornets are coming off a loss at Canton.
Canton (3-1) at South Williamsport (2-2), 7 p.m.: A big win for the Warriors last week who finally leave the friendly confines of home to take on a South team coming off a pair of tough losses to Montgomery and Athens.
Saturday, September 26
Sayre (1-3) at Wyalusing (0-4), noon: An early afternoon kick-off with the Redskins coming off a tough win over NP-Mansfield, while Wyalusing played their best game yet in the loss to CV.
GIRLS SOCCER
Tuesday, September 22
NEB (3-3-1) at Troy (5-2-1), 4 p.m.: The Panthers have won three of their last four as they come in with a lot of momentum. The Trojans are unbeaten in league play, though they just tied Wellsboro.
Wyalusing (3-3-1) at Towanda (3-3), 6 p.m.: An up-and-down season for both teams as the Rams are coming off a big win over Williamson. Towanda broke a 3-game losing streak with a win over Williamson, as well.
Thursday, September 24
Williamson (0-4) at Troy (5-2-1), 4 p.m.: The Trojans stay at home for another league contest against the winless Warriors.
NEB (3-3-1) at Athens (3-1-1), 5:30 p.m.: The Panthers get another shot at Athens, whom they lost to 1-0 in their season opener.
NP-Mansfield (1-6-1) at Towanda (3-3), 6 p.m.: The Tigers have been on the wrong end of a lot of close losses, while the Knights look to get some momentum rolling with a pair of home games this week.
Saturday, September 26
NEB hosts Tournament, 11 a.m.: A busy week For NEB ends with their annual tournament, which they open with Mountain View at 11 a.m.
Troy (5-2-1) at Selinsgrove (2-1-1), 11 a.m.: A tough non-league venture for Troy, who is 0-2 so far this year outside the NTL.
BOYS SOCCER
Monday, September 21
Towanda (4-2-1) at NEB (3-3-1), 4 p.m.: The two teams have playoff hopes this year and a win here would give each of them a leg up. NEB its been a roller coaster for the Panthers, while Towanda just got a win to break a 2-game losing streak.
NP-Liberty (1-6-1) at Troy (0-8), 4 p.m.: It's been a gut wrenching year for the Trojans with injuries as they return home after four straight road contests. NPL is coming off a win over Wyalusing.
Wednesday, September 23
Galeton (4-2-1) at Troy (0-8), 4 p.m.: The Trojans take on a Tigers team that's coming off a 4-1 win over NEB.
Towanda (4-2-1) at Wyalusing (1-8), 4 p.m.: The Knights head down the road to face a Rams team coming off a loss to NPL.
Wellsboro (6-1-1) at NEB (3-3-1), 4 p.m.: NEB can usually give Wellsboro fits on their own field as the Hornets come into the week on a 3-game win streak.
Saturday, September 26
Wyalusing (1-8) at Wellsboro (6-1-1), 10 a.m.: The Hornets beat the Rams in Wyalusing's season opener.
NEB (3-3-1) at Athens (5-2), 11 a.m.: After a 5-0 start to the season the Wildcats have gone 1-2 as they've lost their grip on the top spot in the NTL standings.
Troy (0-8) at Williamson (6-0), 1:30 p.m.: The Warriors beat Troy in their season opener at East Troy.
VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday, September 22
Sayre (3-4) at Troy (2-5), 7 p.m.: The Trojans have won two of their last three matches with Sayre getting a 3-0 win over Galeton on Saturday.
Williamson (5-2) at Towanda (6-2), 7 p.m.: The leaders of the Small School Division head to Towanda, who comes in on a 2-match winning streak.
NEB (0-8) at NPL (5-2), 7 p.m.: The Panthers have won some games here and there but are still looking for their first match victory.
Canton (4-3) at Wyalusing (5-4), 7 p.m.: It's been an up and down season for both teams this year, but this one looks to be a solid match as they battle for playoff spots.
Thursday, September 24
Canton (4-3) at Troy (2-5), 7 p.m.: A rivalry renewed as the Trojans welcome Canton for a cross-over NTL match.
Towanda (6-2) at NEB (0-8), 7 p.m.: The Panthers welcome Towanda for an NTL cross-over match.
Wyalusing (5-4) at CV (1-7), 7 p.m.: The Rams take the long trip out to Westfield in this cross-over match.
Saturday, September 26
Athens (4-2) at Wyalusing (5-4), 12:30 p.m.: Taking place at the same time as the football game that day, the Rams welcome a Wildcat team coming off a loss to Wellsboro.
CROSS-COUNTRY
Tuesday, September 22
Canton, Sayre at CV, 4:30 p.m.: A Small School tilt as the Warriors head out to Westfield for this tri-meet.
NEB, Troy at Wyalusing, 4:30 p.m.: A big day for the Panthers as both teams are looking at league titles, but will need to come away with sweeps.
NPM, Towanda at Sullivan County, 4:30 p.m.: A big match-up with both Griffin teams looking to knock-off Towanda.
Friday, September 25
Troy, Towanda, NEB, Wyalusing at Owego Invitational: The night race kicks off at 5:20 with a kid's fun run on a a fast course.
GOLF
Tuesday, September 22
Wyalusing at Sullivan County, 1 p.m.: The Griffins head to Eagles Mere for non-league action.
Wednesday, September 23
Wyalusing at Towanda, 4:30 p.m.: A 9-hole match between rivals just before the season ends.
Thursday, September 24
NTL at Corey Creek, 9 a.m.: The final league match of the season will be 18 holes as Towanda look to clinch the boys title.
GIRLS TENNIS
Monday, September 21
Bucktail (1-4) at Towanda (0-4), 4 p.m.: The Knights welcome Bucktail for a home match.
Wednesday, September 23
Towanda (0-4) at NPL (1-7), 4 p.m.: The last match was a 1-point loss for the Knights as they look to get a win this season.
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