ATHENS – Towanda came up short against Athens, 2-1, during NTL boys soccer action Wednesday.

The Wildcats got goals in both halves to take a 2-0 lead at one point, with Towanda's Ben Shrawder scoring off a Lucas Vincent assist with nine minutes left in the game to make it a 1-score final.

Athens out shot Towanda 10-5 and had a 3-2 edge in corner kicks. Blaiz Nichols finished with seven saves for the Knights.