ROME — NEB boys soccer had two tough losses this week, opening with a 4-0 defeat at Wellsboro, then falling 5-0 to Athens on Wednesday.

On Monday the Hornets scored all of their goals in the first half as NEB played them even in the final 40 minutes.

Wellsboro had an 8-0 edge in shots, and 8-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Chris Rought made four saves in net for the Panthers.

Against the Wildcats Athens went up 3-0 at the half, then added two more goals in the second half.

Athens out shot NEB 14-3 though the Panthers had a 2-1 edge in corner kicks.

Rought finished with eight saves in net for the Panthers.

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