Northern Tier Sports Report
September changes to October this week as several sports move into the second half of their seasons, while other sports start their postseason.
FOOTBALL
Friday, October 2
Troy (4-1) at NP-Mansfield (0-5), 7 p.m.: The Trojans come in on a 4-game win streak as they head to Island Park to face the Panthers, who are coming off a loss to CV.
CV (2-3) at Towanda (2-3), 7 p.m.: The Knights are coming off a tough loss to Athens as they host CV, who rolled past NP-Mansfield last week.
Sayre (2-3) at Canton (3-2), 7 p.m.: The Warriors are looking to bounce back from their loss at South Williamsport, while Sayre is riding a 2-game win streak into the week.
Wyalusing (0-5) at Montgomery (4-1), 7 p.m.: The Rams hit the road as they face the Red Raiders, a team coming off a 30-20 win over Muncy.
GOLF
Wednesday, September 30
Towanda at District IV Team Championships, 10 a.m.: At White Deer, the Black Knights will look to defend both the boys and girls titles. Its also the individual D4 qualifiers day.
CROSS-COUNTRY
Tuesday, September 29
Sullivan County, Athens at NEB, 4:30 p.m.: The Small School NTL title will be on the line for boys and girls as the Griffins come to Panther Lane.
CV at Towanda, 4:30 p.m.: The Knights will look to clinch their league titles against the Indians.
Wellsboro, Sayre at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: Both Trojan teams are looking to end the dual meet season on a high note at Mt. Pisgah.
Wyalusing, NPM at Canton, 4:30 p.m.: The Rams are coming off a strong showing at Owego as the Warriors end the dual meet season at home.
Saturday, October 3
Towanda, Canton, Wyalusing at NEPA Invitational: One of the biggest invites in the state, and a good preview for the District IV Championships.
NEB, Troy at McQuaid Invitational: The biggest invite east of the Mississippi features some of the best teams in the U.S. and Canada.
VOLLEYBALL
Monday, September 28
NEB (0-10) at South Williamsport (3-5), 7 p.m.: The Panthers head south to take on a Mountie team on a 4-match losing streak.
Tuesday, September 29
Wyalusing (8-4) at Williamson (5-3), 7 p.m.: A big cross-over match as the Warriors look to stay on top of the Small School standings while the Rams claw their way up the Large School field.
Athens (6-3) at NEB (0-10), 7 p.m.: The Panthers return home to face a Wildcat team coming off a loss to Wyalusing.
Jersey Shore (0-7) at Towanda (6-2), 7 p.m.: The Knights are in a battle for the top spot in the District IV, Class AAA standings.
Troy (3-7) at CV (1-9), 7 p.m.: The Trojans will need a strong second half rally if they're going to make districts, and this is a good place to start.
Thursday, October 1
Troy (3-7) at Williamson (5-3), 7 p.m.: The Trojans head to Tioga Junction as the Warriors look to nail down both the Small School title and the District IV, AA top seed.
NEB (0-10) at Wyalusing (8-4), 7 p.m.: The Rams host the Panthers as NEB is looking for their first win, and the Rams are looking to move up in the standings.
NP-Liberty (8-2) at Canton (4-5), 7 p.m.: After an 0-2 start to the year NPL has won eight straight as they shoot up the standings.
Sayre (5-5) at Towanda (6-2), 7 p.m.: The Redskins have worked their way back to .500 while the Knights get ready to push for the NTL Large School title.
Saturday, October 3
Wyalusing (8-4) at Waverly, 11 a.m.: The Rams head to the Valley for some cross-border action.
GIRLS SOCCER
Tuesday, September 29
NEB (4-6-1) at Wyalusing (5-4-1), 4 p.m.: Both teams are fighting for their playoff lives with the Panthers coming off a strong showing at their tournament, with the Rams 2-1 in their last three.
Troy (7-3-1) at Athens (4-2-1), 5:30 p.m.: The Trojans are tied with Wellsboro on top of the NTL standings, and are looking to get the season sweep over the Wildcats.
Wellsboro (6-2) at Towanda (3-5), 6 p.m.: The Knights have had a couple close setbacks as they look to rally in the second half.
Thursday, October 1
Towanda (3-5) at Troy (7-3-1), 4 p.m.: The Trojans won the first meeting 5-0 as they defend their league title.
Saturday, October 3
Blue Ridge at NEB (4-6-1), 11 a.m.: The Panthers host the Raiders as they make their playoff push.
BOYS SOCCER
Monday, September 28
Williamson (6-1-1) at NEB (4-5-1), 4 p.m.: The Warriors took the first meeting 2-0 as the Panthers look to bounce back from their loss at Thens.
Wellsboro (8-1-2) at Troy (0-10), 4 p.m.: The Trojans get the league leading Hornets at home to start the week.
Galeton (5-2-1) at Wyalusing (1-9), 4 p.m.: The Rams host the Tigers, whom they lost to 7-1 earlier in the season.
Towanda (5-3-1) at NP-Liberty (2-7-1), 4 p.m.: The Black Knights hit the road to take on the Mounties, a team they beat 5-2 earlier in the season.
Wednesday, September 30
Troy (0-10) at NEB (4-5-1), 4 p.m.: The Panthers beat Troy 8-0 earlier in the season.
Towanda (5-3-1) at Wellsboro (8-1-2), 5:30 p.m.: The Knights won the first meeting 3-1 at home.
Saturday, October 3
Wyalusing (1-9) at Towanda (5-3-1), 1 p.m.: The Knights won the first match 7-1 last week.
Troy (0-10) at Galeton (5-2-1), 5:30 p.m.: The Tigers topped Troy 6-0 in their first meeting.
GIRLS TENNIS
Wednesday, September 30
South Williamsport (9-3) at Towanda (0-6), 4 p.m.: The Knights welcome South in their home finale of the season.