Northern Tier Sports ReportA slow start to the week ends with plenty of action as NTL contests get underway in both hoops and wrestling.
WRESTLING
Tuesday, December 9
Troy at Wyalusing (4-3), 7 p.m.: Wyalusing’s busy start continues as they host the Trojans for their season opener. The Rams are coming off a 4-2 performance at their duals on Saturday.
NPL at NEB (1-0), 7 p.m.: The dual meet opener for NPL who competed at the DKI this past weekend. The Panthers opened the year with a win over Montrose.
Wednesday, December 10
Towanda at Horseheads (4-3), 7 p.m.: The season opener for the Knights, who have gone 2-0 over Horseheads the past two seasons. Horseheads went 4-3 at their opening tournament this past week.
Canton at Wellsboro (0-1), 7 p.m.: The season opener for the Warriors while Wellsboro is coming off a 63-0 loss at Athens.
Thursday, December 11
NPL at Troy, 7 p.m.: The home opener for the Trojans as the Mounties continue their road trip early this season.
Friday, December 12
Wyalusing (4-3) at Athens (1-0), 7 p.m.: A big early season match as the Rams head north. This will be Wyalusing’s ninth match in a little over a week-and-a-half white the Wildcats have Williamson earlier in the week.
Saturday, December 13
Towanda hosts Dandy Duals, 11 a.m.: The Knights’ first duals of the season where they bring in NPL, Bald Eagle, and Montgomery among other teams.
NEB at Hughesville Duals: They made their annual trek to the Spartan Duals, hosted by last year’s District IV Duals runner-ups. Other teams there are Mid-Valley and Sullivan County.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Wednesday, December 9
Towanda (0-1) at Sayre (0-1), 7 p.m.: The Knights’ early season road trip continues as they head to Sayre. Both teams opened the season with road losses, Towanda to Loyalsock, and Sayre against Newfield.
Troy (0-1) at CV, 7 p.m.: Troy heads to Westfield to open NTL play after falling at Central Columbia. CV is playing their first game of the season.
Wellsboro (0-1) at NEB (1-0), 7 p.m.: NEB opened the season with a big win over Blue Ridge, while the Hornets fell at South Williamsport.
Wyalusing (0-1) at Canton (2-0), 7 p.m.: Canton is coming off a title at the NPL tournament, while the Rams took a loss on the road at Shamokin.
Friday, December 12
Williamson (1-0) at Towanda (1-1), 7 p.m.: The Knights’ home opener as they welcome while Williamson went 1-1 at the Galeton Tournament over the weekend.
Canton (2-0) at Troy (0-1), 7 p.m.: The home opener for Troy as they bring in their rivals. Canton is coming off their NPL title while the Trojans opened the season with a loss at Central Columbia.
NEB (1-0) at Wyalusing (0-1), 7 p.m.: Another big cross-over game as the Panthers travel to their neighbors. NEB won this game at home last year.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Tuesday, December 9
Sayre (0-2) at Towanda (1-0), 7 p.m.: The Knights are coming off a season opening win over Montrose, while Sayre opened the season with back to back losses at the Mifflinburg Tournament.
Wednesday, December 10
CV at Troy (1-1), 7 p.m.: The Trojans’ home opener after splitting at Sullivan County’s Mountain Madness. They beat Muncy but fell to the hosts in the title game.
Thursday, December 11
NEB (3-0) at Wellsboro (0-1), 7 p.m.: The Panthers hit the road for the fourth straight game as they face the Hornets, who opened the season with a road loss at Loyalsock.
Canton (0-3) at Wyalusing (0-2), 7 p.m.: Two teams searching for their first win. The Rams had back to back losses to Susquehanna County teams, while the Warriors went 0-2 at the Galeton Tournament, though played a pair of competitive contests.
Friday, December 12
Towanda (1-0) at Muncy Tournament: The Knights make their annual trek to the Muncy Tournament as their first road trip of the season.
Saturday, December 13
Towanda (1-0) at Muncy Tournament: The Knights finish up at the Muncy Tournament to end the week.
Montrose at NEB (3-0), 2:30 p.m.: The Panthers’ home opener as they welcome the Meteors, who fell at Towanda last week.
Benton (0-1) at Wyalusing (0-2), 7 p.m.: The Rams’ home heavy early schedule continues with their third straight game in their own gymnasium. Benton opened the season with a loss against Lourdes.
GIRLS’ WRESTLING
Saturday, December 13
NEB, Towanda at Honesdale Tournament: The season debut for the Lady Knights while NEB laces them up for the second weekend in a row.
