Northern Tier Sports ReportThe first full week of contests for all sports will take place this week as teams start getting into the meat of their schedule.
FOOTBALL
Friday, September 12
Troy (2-1) at Athens (3-0), 7 p.m.: The red hot Wildcats will get their shot at the state champs on Friday. Athens is coming off a big win over Canton, while Troy rolled past South Williamsport last week.
Towanda (0-3) at Wellsboro (1-2), 7 p.m.: Both teams were in similar style games last week as the Knights lost to North Penn-Mansfield on a late touchdown, while the Hornets scored a fourth quarter touchdown to top Wyalusing.
Montgomery (2-1) at Wyalusing (1-2), 7 p.m.: The ball bounces a different way and the Rams could be 3-0, but they’ll be looking to get back to .500 as they host the Red Raiders, who are coming off a thrashing of Sayre last weekend.
Saturday, September 13
North Penn-Mansfield (3-0) at Canton (1-2), 1 p.m.: The Tigers snuck out a home win over Towanda last week to stay undefeated, while the Warriors fell at Athens.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Monday, September 8
Troy (5-0) at Muncy (2-0), 4:30 p.m.: The Trojans put their undefeated record on the line as they head down south. The Indians have wins over Millville and CMVT.
Towanda (1-3) at Meadowbrook Christian (2-1), 5 p.m.: The Knights are coming off a win over NEB, while Meadowbrook recently beat CMVT.
Tuesday, September 9
NEB (1-4) at Wellsboro (3-2), 5:30 p.m.: The Panthers got their first win last week while the Hornets have gone 0-2 after a 3-0 start.
Wednesday, September 10
Athens (2-1) at Troy (5-0), 4 p.m.: Always a fun match-up. The Wildcats are coming off a win over NP-Mansfield while Troy beat Wyalusing over the weekend.
Towanda (1-3) at NP-Mansfield (1-3), 4 p.m.: The Knights take on a much improved Tigers squad that recently beat NEB.
Wyalusing (6-1) at Williamson (1-2), 4 p.m.: The Rams recently saw their 6-game win streak end as they travel to Williamson, who recently beat Wellsboro.
Saturday, September 13
NEB hosts Tournament: The Panthers host their annual tournament.
BOYS’ SOCCER
Tuesday, September 9
Towanda (2-3) at NP-Liberty (3-3), 4 p.m.: After an 0-2 start the Knights have won two of their last three. The Mounties are coming off a loss to Montoursville.
NEB (4-1) at Galeton (1-4), 5:30 p.m.: The Panthers hit the long road to Galeton as they go for their fourth straight win.
Troy (0-6) at Athens (3-0), 5:30 p.m.: The Trojans hit the road as they take on a hot Wildcats team that just beat Wellsboro.
Thursday, September 11
Troy (0-6) at Wellsboro (4-2), 5:30 p.m.: Another road contest for the Trojans as they face a Wellsboro team that has lost two of three.
Saturday, September 13
NEB (4-1) at NP-Liberty (3-3), 10 a.m.: The third game in five days for the Panthers - all of them on the road.
Troy (0-6) at Williamson (4-1), 10 a.m.: The road trip continues for Troy as they play three games in five days - all on the road.
Wellsboro (4-2) at Towanda (2-3), 10 a.m.: The Knights also play three games in five days, but their last two contests are at least at home.
VOLLEYBALL
Monday, September 8
Towanda (3-2) at Williamsport (2-1), 7 p.m.: The Knights hit the road down south to take on a Millionaires squad that recently beat NPL (3-1).
Athens (1-3) at Canton (2-1), 7 p.m.: The Warriors beat Athens 25-21 in quarterfinal action at the Williamson Tournament over the weekend.
Tuesday, September 9
NEB (0-3) at Wyalusing (4-1), 7 p.m.: The Rams are playing with a lot of confidence after upending Wellsboro last week, while the Panthers are looking for their first win.
Towanda (3-2) at Athens (1-3), 7 p.m.: The Knights take a trip North as they face a Wildcats squad that lost in the quarterfinals at the Williamson Tournament.
Williamson (2-1) at Canton (2-1), 7 p.m.: A key Small School match-up in a battle of the Warriors. Williamson made the finals of their own Tournament over the weekend.
Williamsport (2-1) at Troy (3-0), 7 p.m.: The Trojans kept their crown from the Williamson Tournament, while the Millionaires get back to back NTL opponents to start the week.
Thursday, September 11
CV (1-3) at Wyalusing (4-1), 7 p.m.: The Rams welcome CV for an NTL Small School match-up. The Indians recently lost to Canton 3-1.
NEB (0-3) at NP-Liberty (3-1), 7 p.m.: The Panthers head west to take on a Mounties team that recently competed at the Corning Tournament.
Canton (2-1) at Troy (3-0), 7 p.m.: The two rivals face-off as Troy beat them in the semifinals of the Williamson Tournament (25-22, 25-18).
CROSS-COUNTRY
Tuesday, September 9
NEB, Wyalusing at Troy, 4:30 p.m.: The Trojan boys come into Week-2 undefeated, while Wyalusing and NEB boys had tough splits last week. NEB and Troy girls are searching for their first wins.
Sullivan County, Towanda, at NP-Mansfield, 4:30 p.m.: The Knights and Griffins all got sweeps last week, while the Tiger girls went undefeated.
Canton, CV at Sayre, 4:30 p.m.: The Warrior boys edged out Wyalusing last week to get the sweep.
Friday, September 12
Towanda at Spike Shoe Invitational, 11:30 a.m.: The Knights will run at one of the premier events in the state which will feature some of the best runners across PA.
GOLF
Monday, September 8
Wyalusing at Wellsboro, 4:30 p.m.: The Rams are coming off a sweep of CV and Canton last week.
Athens, Canton at CV, 4:30 p.m.: The Warriors head back to Indian River Golf Course to take on the defending NTL champions.
Thursday, September 11
Athens at Towanda, 4:30 p.m.: A big one as 9-hole matches go with undefeated Towanda welcoming the defending league champions.
CV, Canton at NPM, 4:30 p.m.: The Warriors return to Corey Creek as they take on CV and NP-Mansfield.
