Northern Tier Sports ReportSpring sports will get started in earnest this week, and the weather looks like it’ll cooperate, more or less.
BASEBALL
Monday, March 23
Sayre (0-1) at Wyalusing (0-1), 4:30 p.m.: This game has been postponed twice so maybe third time is the charm, with both teams getting losses in their season openers.
Sullivan County at NEB (0-1), 4:30 p.m.: The Panthers were competitive for much of the game in their loss against CV, a good sign as they welcome the Griffins.
Tuesday, March 24
Athens at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: The top two teams from a year ago as the Trojans open the season with the defending NTL Large School champions.
Towanda at Wyalusing (0-1), 4:30 p.m.: Towanda’s season opener against Athens was cancelled on Saturday so they’ll head south for their season opener.
Canton (1-0) at CV (1-0), 4:30 p.m.: Both teams came away with wins in their season openers, Canton against Sayre, and CV over NEB.
Williamson at NEB (0-1), 4:30 p.m.: A busy early slate for the Panthers with three games in four days.
Wednesday, March 25
Towanda at NP-Mansfield, 4:30 p.m.: The final game of the week for the Knights as they hit the road west.
Thursday, March 26
Wyalusing (0-1) at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: The Trojans have quite a few home games this first week as they welcome the Rams.
NEB (0-1) at Canton (1-0), 4:30 p.m.: These two scrimmaged a couple weeks ago, but this time it counts.
Saturday, March 28
NEB (0-1) at St. John Neumann, 11 a.m.: The Panthers’ fifth game in eight days as they come fast and furious early in the season.
Sullivan County at Troy, 3 p.m.: Troy has their third straight home game to open the season.
Canton (1-0) at Bucktail, 3 p.m.: The Warriors hit the road as they head south for a non-league contest.
SOFTBALL
Monday, March 23
Sullivan County at NEB, 4:30 p.m.: The season opener for the state runners-up as they welcome the Griffins.
Tuesday, March 24
Towanda (0-1) at Wyalusing, 4:30 p.m.: The Knights are coming off a tough loss to Athens as Wyalusing looks to open the season at home.
Athens (1-0) at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: The Trojans get their shot at the defending league champions, who are coming off a win over Towanda on Saturday.
Canton (1-0) at CV, 4:30 p.m.: The new coaching staff for Canton got a win in their first outing as they hit the road to Westfield.
Williamson at NEB, 4:30 p.m.: Back to back games for the Panthers as this will be their league opener.
Wednesday, March 25
Towanda at NP-Liberty, 4:30 p.m.: The Knights head west for their back to back.
Thursday, March 26
Wyalusing at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: The Trojans stay home as they take on the Rams. The two teams split a year ago.
NEB at Canton (1-0), 4:30 p.m.: The Warriors welcome the state runners-up as NEB plays their third game in four days.
Friday, March 27
Troy at South Williamsport, 4:30 p.m.: The Trojans head south to take on the defending district champions.
Saturday, March 28
CV at NEB, 11 a.m.: The Panthers’ fourth game of the week is a tough one as they welcome the Indians.
Canton (1-0) at Bucktail, 3 p.m.: The Warriors head south to take on the Bucks for this Saturday afternoon contest.
TRACK & FIELD
Tuesday, March 24
Towanda, Williamson at Troy, 4 p.m.: The Trojans open the season at home against the Knights and Warriors.
NP-Mansfield, NEB, at Wyalusing, 4 p.m.: The Rams’ season opener as they take on the Tigers and Panthers.
Canton, Athens, Sayre at Wellsboro, 4 p.m.: A quad meet as Canton hits the road for their season opener.
BOYS’ TENNIS
Tuesday, March 24
Towanda (0-1) at NPL, 4 p.m.: The Knights hit the road for their second match of the year, coming off a tough 3-2 loss to Galeton.
