NTL GIRLS' BASKETBALL: WYALUSING HAS MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON THIS DECADE (2025-03-21)

BY CHRIS MANNING
Northern Tier Sports Report
Wyalusing stacked their schedule, and showed they could play in 2024-2025 as they went 13-9 on the year, and competing for the NTL Large School title for much of it.

“We knew that making the jump from AA to AAA would present challenges,” said Wyalusing coach Nick Reynolds. “We strengthened our schedule by playing some really good teams early, finding success by beating a strong Shamokin and Troy team early in the season. This was our first winning season since 2019, we continue to improve each season.”

The Rams opened with two straight losses, but then won back to back games against Shamokin (51-37), and Canton (68-54), before going 1-3 in their next four, their only win against Montoursville (66-50).

Then came the win against Troy (43-40), Troy’s first league loss in two seasons. That sparked a five game win streak as the Rams went on to beat Sayre (63-21), Wellsboro (51-40), NP-Mansfield (62-46), and Athens (40-27).

Towanda (52-48) ended their run, but Wyalusing started another as they went on to win three straight: Williamson (64-40), NP-Liberty (69-45), and CV (64-46).

Another loss to Towanda (52-42), followed by a loss to Troy (62-27) ended their NTL title hopes, but they rebounded with wins over Wellsboro (58-35), and NP-Mansfield (56-47). They would end the year with a loss at Athens (39-35) to take the fifth seed in the district playoffs.

They got their rivals again, Towanda, and were shorthanded as center Rachel Wilson was out, falling in a tough battle to the Knights on the road.

“This season, we were well-rounded, and everyone played their role,” said Reynolds. “Different players stepped up and had big nights depending on the opponent. While we may have fallen short of meeting our standards, these kids are hungry. This season has motivated us, and we are excited to see what the next season brings.”

Alysha Botts (11 PPG) was Wyalusing’s most consistent performer, while Chloe Bennett (10 PPG, over 40 3-pointers) was her partner in crime in the backcourt.

Emily Johns (7 PPG), Wilson (8 PPG), and Treanna Nickeson (6 PPG) rounded out the starters. Emily Fowler proved to be a spark off the bench, while Liz Kilmer added some much needed shooting late in the season.

“This season was all about growth,” said Reynolds. “We had great leadership from our two seniors, Chloe Bennett and Rachel Wilson. They will truly be missed.”

Replacing those two will be tough, both on the court, and in the locker room, but the bar has been set, and the Rams don’t plan on bringing it down anytime soon.

“We welcome a great incoming class, and we’re excited to see what the future holds,” said Reynolds.

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