THE WEEK AHEAD: CANTON FOOTBALL'S RUN CONTINUES, WINTER SPORTS OFFICIALLY START (2022-11-27)

Northern Tier Sports Report
Canton football keeps their season going, while winter sports will arrive on center stage.

FOOTBALL

Friday, December 2

Canton vs Steel-High at Shamokin, 7 p.m.: It’s part two of the match-up that saw Canton beat Steel-High in the first week of the state playoffs last year. Canton rolled to a win over Northern Cambria last week, while Steel-High needed a last second touchdown to beat Northern Lehigh.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Friday, December 2

Wyalusing vs Blue Ridge at Susquehanna, 7:30 p.m.: This is part of their Susquehanna-Bradford Challenge as the new look Rams hope to get off to a strong start. 

Benton at Troy, 7:30 p.m.: The Trojans open the season at home as they host the Tigers. It’ll be a new look Troy team, though they return several players from last year’s deep run.

Saturday December 3

CV at Towanda, 1:30 p.m.: The Knights open the season at home against league opponent CV. They won on a last second shot at CV last season.

Wyalusing at Susquehanna, 7 p.m.: The Rams end the challenge by taking on the hosts. They defeated Susquehanna a year ago.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Friday, December 2

Loyalsock at Towanda, 7:30 p.m.: A rematch of last year’s district final. Both teams are looking to fill key players this season.

NEB vs Danville at Millville Tournament: The Panthers will defend their title from a year ago as they open the season.

Canton at NPL Tournament: Canton takes their annual trip to the Liberty Tournament to tip-off their season.

Saturday, December 3

NEB at Millville Tournament: The Panthers will finish up day two of the Millville Tournament.

Canton at NPL Tournament: Canton will finish up the final day of the Liberty Tournament.