THE WEEK AHEAD: A BIG WEEK FOR VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER AS CROSS-COUNTRY UNITES, AND FOOTBALL GRINDS ON (2026-10-11)

Northern Tier Sports Report
A big week for volleyball as Towanda battles for a league title with other area teams fighting for playoff positioning. Area soccer teams are also playing with an eye towards districts, the NTL comes together for the Coaches' Invitational, and the football season grinds on with cross-over action.

FOOTBALL
Friday, October 16
Athens (6-1) at Canton (4-3), 7 p.m.: The Warriors lost a tough one at Muncy, and will get another tough one in the Wildcats, who have won five straight.

Troy (6-1) at Sayre (2-5), 7 p.m.: The Trojans have clinched their fourth straight league title, now they'll focus on moving up the district standings, where they currently sit in third place.

Towanda (3-4) at Montgomery (6-1), 7 p.m.: The Knights hit the road as they take on the Red Raiders, winners of three straight.

Wyalusing (0-7) at Wellsboro (2-5), 7 p.m.: The Rams take the long trip out west as they face a Wellsboro team coming off a big win over Towanda.

CROSS-COUNTRY
Saturday, October 17
NTL Championships at NEB, 10 a.m.: The league comes together for the Coaches' Invitational beginning with varsity, followed by junior high, and ending with an alumni race.

VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday, October 13
Towanda (11-2) at Wellsboro (11-3), 7 p.m.: Troy did Towanda a favor in beating Wellsboro last week, giving the Knights a 1-game lead. They can get the season sweep with a win here.

Troy (5-9) at Wyalusing (10-6), 7 p.m.: Troy's win over Wellsboro kept their district playoff hopes alive, but they have to win out the rest of the way to get in, beginning with the Rams.

CV (3-12) at Canton (8-8), 7 p.m.: The Warriors have won four of their last five as they seem to be hitting their stride with just two matches left.

Sayre (5-8) at NEB (2-13), 7 p.m.: The Panthers currently sit in the third spot in districts by just the slimmest of margins. If they can get an upset over Sayre that could solidify their spot.

Thursday, October 15
NPL (11-5) at Troy (5-9), 7 p.m.: Another tough one for the Trojans as the Mounties are looking to move their way up the volleyball standings.

Athens (8-3) at Towanda (11-2), 7 p.m.: The Wildcats have given Towanda their only league loss, so the Knights are hoping to return the favor this week.

NEB (2-13) at Williamson (7-5), 7 p.m.: The Panthers hit the road as they face the NTL Small School league leaders.

Wellsboro (11-3) at Wyalusing (10-6), 7 p.m.: A win here would give the Rams a boost in the district ratings as they're currently seventh.

Saturday, October 17
Troy at Horseheads Tournament: A tough tournament featuring some of the best teams in Section IV.

BOYS SOCCER
Monday, October 12
NPL (2-12-1) at Wyalusing (1-14-1), 4 p.m.: The Rams welcome the Mounties in their final game of the season.

Tuesday, October 13
Towanda (8-6-1) at Troy (0-15-1), 4 p.m.: The Knights will be playing for their first playoff spot since 2007 while the Trojans are battling for their first win.

Galeton (9-5-1) at NEB (7-6-1), 4 p.m.: The Panthers come in a 3-game win streak as they have a tough slate to end the season, beginning with the Tigers.

Thursday, October 15
Troy (0-15-1) at NPL (2-12-1), 4 p.m.: The Trojans hit the road for their season finale.

NEB (7-6-1) at Towanda (8-6-1), 6:30 p.m.: Both teams battling for the playoffs in the home finale for the Knights.

Saturday, October 17
Wyalusing (1-14-1) at Athens (7-3-2), 5 p.m.: The season finale for the Rams.

GIRLS SOCCER
Tuesday, October 13
NEB (6-9-1) at NPM (3-10-2), 4 p.m.: The Panthers have two games left and will look to finish the season strong.

Troy (9-5-2) at Wellsboro (9-2-1), 5:30 p.m.: A big game all the way around. The two teams tied the first time around.

Williamson (0-10) at Towanda (3-9), 6:30 p.m.: The Knights won the first meeting, 1-0.

Wyalusing (8-4-2) at Athens (9-2-1), 6:30 p.m.: The teams tied the first time around in Wyalusing. 

Thursday, October 15
Troy (9-5-2) at NEB (6-9-1), 4 p.m.: The season finale for the Panthers, and the regular season finale for the Trojans.

Towanda (3-8) at Wyalusing (8-4-2), 4 p.m.: The NTL finale for the Rams as they work their way up the district standings.

Saturday, October 17
Towanda (3-8) at Wellsboro (9-2-1), 9 a.m.: A make-up from last month as the Knights get their shot the league leading Hornets.

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