NTL GIRLS' SOCCER: NEB FALLS TO ATHENS IN LATE GOAL THRILLER (2024-09-20) Northern Tier Sports Report ATHENS — NEB nearly took Athens to overtime, falling 1-0 on a late goal in NTL girls’ soccer action Thursday.
The Wildcats scored on a Lizzie Gorsline pass to Abby Burgess with 1:40 left in the game to get the win.
Athens had the edge in shots 15-9, and corner kicks 3-1, with Leah Beebe making 27 saves in net for the Panthers.
NEB (1-8-1) will host Meadowbrook Christian on Saturday with a 2 p.m. start. It’s their Pink Out with a balloon release at halftime, all NEBYSA players get in free if they’re wearing their jersey.
