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Errors Prove Costly As Athens Falls To NP-L, 3-1

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Errors proved costly for Athens here Saturday as the Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season, a 3-1 setback against NTL Large School softball rival North Penn-Liberty.

Hiley Sisters, Jarvis Lead Athens Past Wyalusing

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens pitcher Gretchan Hiley threw her third double-digit strikeout game of the season as the Wildcats defeated Wyalusing, 5-1, in NTL softball action here Friday.

Athens' Hiley Fans 14 In One-Hit Win Over Wellsboro

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens and Wellsboro combined for three hits in a rain-shortened NTL defensive battle which the Wildcats won, 2-0, here Thursday.

Athens Opens Season With 7-3 Win At Towanda

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:44:49 +0000

TOWANDA - Athens jumped out to a 5-0 lead early and that was more than enough run support for Athens ace Gretchan Hiley in a season-opening, 7-3, win over Towanda here on a cold Saturday afternoon.

Athens Wins First-Ever District 4 Title; Tops Central Columbia, 4-1

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

W\'PORT - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley had another outstanding performance in the pitcher\'s circle, and senior Gretchen Schmieg contributed the \"biggest hit of her life\" to lift Athens to a 4-1 win over Central Columbiahere Thursday afternoon at Elm Park.

Hiley Powers Athens In 2-0 Win Over Jersey Shore, And Into First District Championship Game Since 2015

Sun, 25 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

W\'PORT - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley spun a 1-hitter, and her base-running in the first inning created all the runs Athens would need in a 2-0 win over Jersey Shore here Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the District 4, Class 4A softball playoffs here at Elm Park.

Maddie Hiley Tosses No-Hitter; Athens Blanks Canton, 11-0

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

CANTON - In just her second start of the season, junior Maddie Hiley tossed a no-hitter to lead Athens to an 11-0 five-inning win over Canton here Wednesday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Athens Weathers Trouble To Top Wellsboro, 5-1

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley pitched out of trouble on several occasions, helping Athens to a 5-1 win over Wellsboro in NTL Large School Division softball action here on a rainy Tuesday afternoon.

Hiley's 2-Hitter Leads Athens To Its School-Record 16th Win Of Season

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley tossed a 2-hitter to lead Athens to a school-record 16th victory - a 3-0 win over South Williamsport - here Monday afternoon in non-league softball action.

Athens Pounds Out 19-3 Win Over Cowanesque Valley

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

WESTFIELD - Athens banged out 15 hits, played flawless defense, and scored 11 runs in the seventh inning to beat Cowanesque Valley, 19-3, here Thursday in NTL softball action.

NP-L Hands Athens First Loss Of Season; Avenges Early-Season Loss

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - North Penn-Liberty scored the game\'s only run in the second inning to win a battle of 1-hitters in a 1-0 win over Athens here Wednesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division action.

Homers By Jarvis, Finan Back Hiley's 1-Hitter; Athens Edges Wyalusing, 3-1

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Unbeaten Athens played long ball in support of sophomore Gretchan Hiley\'s 1-hitter in a 3-1 win over a much-improved Wyalusing here Thursday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

Athens Rolls Over Hornell, 15-0; Improves To 13-0

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000

HORNELL - Athens scored two runs in the top of the first inning, then added runs in bunches on its way to a 15-0 win over Hornell here Wednesday afternoon in non-league softball action.

Athens Wins Central Columbia Tournament

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

BLOOMSBURG - Unbeaten Athens kept rolling with wins over Central Columbia and Berwick here Sunday at the Central Columbia Softball Tournament.

Hiley's 1-Hitter, Paul's Homer Lifts Unbeaten Athens To 1-0 Win Over Troy

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

EAST TROY - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley pitched her fourth shutout of the season - a one-hit gem, and freshman Memphis Paul provided the offense to lead Athens to a 1-0 win over Troy here Thursday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

Hiley Tosses Another Gem; Athens Blanks NEB, 4-0

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ROME - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley continued her dominance in the pitcher\'s circle in leading Athens to a 4-0 win over Northeast Bradford here Tuesday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Athens Tops NP-Liberty; Snaps 50-Game Regular-Season Win Streak

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

MANSFIELD - It had been nearly three years since North Penn-Liberty lost a regular-season game, but unbeaten Athens ended NP-L\'s 50-game win streak here Friday afternoon with a 5-1 win in NTL Large School softball action.

Athens Blanks Tioga, 13-0, In Battle Of Unbeatens

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

TIOGA CENTER - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley pitched four strong innings, and Athens took control of the game in the second inning on its way to a 13-0 five-inning non-league softball win over Tioga here Thursday afternoon.

Hiley Tosses 2-Hitter; Athens Blanks Williamson, 7-0

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley was nearly unhittable, leading Athens to a 7-0 win over Williamson here Wednesday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Athens Strikes Early; Tops Sayre, 11-1, In Five Innings

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens took a commanding lead early, and cruised to an 11-1 five-inning win over Sayre here Thursday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Athens Runs Record To 4-0; Tops Wyalusing 17-4

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:44:49 +0000

WYALUSING - Athens scored two runs in the top of the first inning, then blew the game open in the second on its way to a 17-4 win over Wyalusing here Thursday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

Athens Tops Wellsboro, 10-4; Improves To 4-0

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:44:49 +0000

WELLSBORO - Athens scored plenty of runs early on its way to a 10-4 win over Wellsboro here Monday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

Athens Snaps Losing Streak Against Troy With 5-3 Win

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens hasn\'t had much luck against Troy recently, but that all changed Monday as they jumped out early, and held on late to beat the Trojans, 5-3, during NTL Large School softball action.

Hiley Tosses 2-Hit Gem; Athens Blanks Towanda, 2-0, In Season Opener

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Sophomore Gretchan Hiley opened the season with a dominant performance to lead Athens to a 2-0 win over Towanda here on a windy Saturday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Circle W Sports Relaunches New And Improved AthensWildcats.com

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:44:49 +0000

Wellsboro, PA - Circle W Sports has just unveiled a new and improved website for the Athens Area Wildcats.

Athens Plates Nine Runs In Fifth Inning To Blow Open Pitcher's Duel In 10-0 Win Over Tioga

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - A pitcher\'s duel for 4 1/2 innings, Athens poured nine runs across the plate in the home half of the fifth inning to close out a 10-0 five-inning win over Tioga here Monday afternoon in non-league softball action.

Athens Tops Wyalusing, 8-4, For 10th Win Of Season

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens scored three runs in the third and fourth innings to erase an early deficit en route to an 8-4 win over Wyalusing here Wednesday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

Athens Rallies, But Falls To Danville, 5-4

Mon, 06 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Athens rallied to tie the game in the home half of the sixth inning, but Danville scored in the top of the seventh to pull out a 5-4 win here Monday afternoon in non-league softball action.

Unbeaten North Penn-Liberty Makes First-Inning Run Stand In 1-0 Win Over Athens

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

LIBERTY - Unbeaten North Penn-Liberty scored a run in the first inning without the benefit of a hit, and made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Athens here Friday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

Hiley Powers Athens To Sixth Straight Win With Arm, Bat

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

TOWANDA - Freshman Gretchan Hiley tossed a complete game, and was perfect at the plate, including her first career home run, to lead Athens to its sixth consecutive victory - a 9-1 win over Towanda - here Thursday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

Athens Tops Wyalusing 8-1, For Fifth Straight Win

Wed, 01 May 2024 14:44:49 +0000

WYALUSING - A strong pitching performance by junior Savannah Persun, and several key hits lifted Athens to an 8-1 win - its fifth straight - over Wyalusing here Tuesday afternoon in an NTL Large School Division softball contest shortened to five innings by rain.

Athens Rolls To Title At Central Columbia Tourney

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

BLOOMSBURG - Athens fed off its doubleheader sweep at Wellsboro Friday, and posted a pair of impressive lopsided wins here Saturday to win the Central Columbia Tournament.

Athens Sweeps Wellsboro In Pair Of Three-Inning Shutouts

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

Wellsboro - Athens poured 33 runs across the plate, and allowed just one hit in a doubleheader sweep of Wellsboro here Friday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

Athens Drops 4-3 Heart-Breaker To Once-Beaten Troy

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Once-beaten Troy scored three runs in the fourth inning to rally from an early two-run deficit on its way to a 4-3 win over Athens here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

Hiley Earns First Varsity Win; Athens Rolls Over Sayre, 14-2

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Freshman Gretchen Hiley earned her first varsity win in the pitcher\'s circle, and also had a big day at the plate to lead Athens to a 14-2 five-inning win over crosstown rival Sayre here Saturday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Towanda Powers Its Way Past Athens, 11-2

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Towanda took a while to find its groove at the plate, but reeled off 11 unanswered runs on its way to an 11-2 win over Athens here Friday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

Athens Offense Backs Persun's 2-Hitter In 11-1 Win Over NEB

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS - Junior Savannah Persun tossed a two-hitter, and Athens pounded out 14 hits in a five-inning, 11-1, win over Northeast Bradford here Tuesday afternoon in NTL softball action.

ATHENS FALLS AT MONTGOMERY IN SEASON FINALE; ELIMINATED FROM POSTSEASON PLAY

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

MONTGOMERY â€” Faith Persing tossed a three-hitter, and drove in four runs to lead Montgomery to a four-inning, 15-0, win over Athens here Wednesday in non-league softball action.

THENS PULLS OUT 8-4 WIN OVER TIOGA IN OPENER OF 'BATTLE AT THE BORDER'

Sat, 14 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used a five-run fourth-inning rally to erase an early deficit on its way to an 8-4 win over Tioga here Saturday morning in the opening game of the softball â€œBattle at the Border.â€

PERSUN SHINES, LEADS ATHENS TO 11-1 WIN OVER WAVERLY IN 'BATTLE AT THE BORDER' FINALE

Sat, 14 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” After pitching seven inning in a win over Tioga earlier in the day, Athens freshman Savanah Persun told her coach she â€œwanted the ballâ€ again against Waverly here Saturday afternoon in the nightcap of the â€œBattle at the Border.â€

LISTER, SULLIVAN COMBINE ON FIVE-HITTER; LEAD ATHENS TO 7-0 WIN OVER NP-MANSFIELD

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

MANSFIELD â€” Juniors Mason Lister and Cameron Sullivan combined on a five-hit shutout to lead Athens to a 7-0 win over North Penn-Mansfield here Monday afternoon in NTL Large School Division baseball action.

NP-LIBERTY BESTS ATHENS, 9-4, DESPITE MACIK'S TWO HOME RUNS

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

MANSFIELD â€” Athens senior Caydence Macik belt a pair of solo home runs, but North Penn-Liberty ace Mackenzi Tice held down the rest of the line-up in a 9-4 win here Monday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

CANTON PULLS AWAY LATE IN 10-3 WIN OVER ATHENS

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Canton scored five runs in the top of the sixth inning to blow open a close game en route to a 10-3 win over Athens here Thursday afternoon in NTL softball action.

BANGED-UP' ATHENS FALLS AT WELLSBORO, 13-

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

WELLSBORO â€” Athens struck first in the top of the first inning, but Wellsboro answered with a flurry of runs in a 13-3 win here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

WYALUSING AVENGES LOSS WITH 13-3 WIN OVER ATHENS

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Wyalusing built a big lead early, and took advantage of nine Athens errors in a 13-3 win here Monday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

ATHENS DROPS SEASON OPENER TO CV, 12-

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Cowanesque Valley erupted for eight runs in the top of the third inning en route to a season-opening, 12-2, win over Athens here Friday afternoon in NTL softball action.

SHAMOKIN BLANKS ATHENS, 6-0, IN DISTRICT 4, CLASS AAAA SEMIFINALS

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WILLIAMSPORT â€” Postseason softball is all about pitching, and Shamokinâ€™s Annie Hornberger was on top of her game Tuesday afternoon, limiting Athens to three hits in a 6-0 win here in the semifinals of the District 4, Class 4-A playoffs at Elm Park.

WYALUSING ROLLS OVER ATHENS, 13-0, IN LARGE SCHOOL SHOWDOWN

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WYALUSING â€” After playing to a hard fought, 16-14, win over NP-Liberty on Monday, turning around and facing the red-hot Wyalusing Rams was going to be tough for the Athens Wildcats. After going down 3-0 in the first inning things just got worse, and they ultimately fell, 13-0, in five innings during NTL softball Tuesday.

ATHENS' SULLIVAN LEAGUE'S 'OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR;' FOUR TEAMMATES HONORED AS ALL-STARS

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens senior Harley Sullivan was voted the NTLâ€™s â€œOffensive Player of the Year,â€ and four of her teammates were named to the NTL all-star teams â€” two first-team and two second-team â€” in recent voting by the leagueâ€™s softball coaches.

ATHENS RALLIES TO EDGE NP-LIBERTY, 16-14, IN EPIC COMEBACK

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” There are comebacks, and there are comebacks. North Penn-Liberty scored 11 runs in the second inning to take an 11-5 lead, and led 14-9 after 4 1/2 innings, but Athens scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull out a wild, 16-14, win here Monday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

WYALUSING BLANKS ATHENS, 4-0

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Danella Cornellâ€™s two-run home run in the third inning was all the run support Hailey Jayne would need, but Wyalusing would tack on a couple of insurance runs in a 4-0 win over Athens here Wednesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

ATHENS SLAMS WELLSBORO, 13-3, TO AVENGE EARLY-SEASON LOSS

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Junior Caydence Macik slugged a grand slam and collected seven RBI to lead Athens to a, 13-3, five-inning win over Wellsboro here Thursday afternoon, avenging an early-season NTL Large School softball loss.

ATHENS DOWNS TIOGA, 10-5, TO GO 2-0 AT 'BATTLE AT THE BORDER

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WAVERLY â€” Athens took advantage of fourth-inning opportunities to rally past Tioga, 10-5, here Saturday and finish the \"Battle at the Border\" with a 2-0 record.

MACIK POWERS ATHENS TO 14-3 WIN OVER WAVERLY IN 'BATTLE AT THE BORDER

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WAVERLY â€” Junior Caydence Macik supplied the offense, and sophomore Aliyah Butler tossed a complete game to lead Athens to a 14-3 win over Waverly here Saturday afternoon in the second game of the â€œBattle at the Borderâ€ softball showcase.

ATHENS KNOCKS OFF TOWANDA, 9-5

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WYSOX â€” Athens plated three runs in the top of the fifth inning to take the lead for good on its way to a 9-5 win over Towanda here Friday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

FRANKLIN PITCHES NEB PAST ATHENS

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ROME â€” Sophomore Thailey Franklin tossed a four-hitter to lead Northeast Bradford to an 11-1 five-inning win over Athens here Wednesday afternoon in NTL softball action.

ATHENS RIDES BIG INNING TO 18-8 WIN OVER WILLIAMSON

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens erupted for 10 runs in the third inning to blow open a tie game en route to an 18-8 five-inning win over Williamson here Monday afternoon in NTL softball action.

ATHENS SPLITS A PAIR OF GAMES AT CENTRAL COLUMBIA TOURNAMENT

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

BLOOMSBURG â€” Athens bounced back from an opening-round loss to Selinsgrove to top Milton in the consolation game of the Central Columbia Tournament here Saturday in non-league softball action.

ATHENS POUNDS OUT 18-0 WIN OVER SAYRE

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

SAYRE â€” Athens pounded out 14 hits in an 18-0 three-inning win over Valley rival Sayre here Friday afternoon in NTL softball action.

MACIK POWERS ATHENS TO 5-3 WIN OVER NP-LIBERTY

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

LIBERTY â€” Junior Caydence Macik starred at the plate, and in the pitcherâ€™s circle, leading Athens to a 5-3 win over North Penn-Liberty here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

WELLSBORO RALLIES, HANDS ATHENS FIRST LOSS OF SEASON

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WELLSBORO â€” Wellsboro rallied from a three-run deficit to hand Athens its first setback of the season, 5-4, here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

ATHENS PLATES 10 RUNS IN SIXTH INNING; TOPS TROY, 18-

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens scored 10 runs in the home half of the sixth inning to pull out an 18-9 win over Troy here Thursday afternoon in NTL Large School Division softball action.

ATHENS CONTINUES HOT HITTING IN 19-9 WIN OVER TOWANDA; IMPROVES TO 5-

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” It was a hitterâ€™s type of day as Athens stayed unbeaten, topping Towanda, 19-9, in five innings during NTL Large School Division softball action Tuesday.

ATHENS SOFTBALL PROGRAM DONATES $1,600 TO VALLEY FOOD PANTRY

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” The Athens softball program, coached by Mickey Farrell, recently presented the Valley Food Pantry with a donation of $1,600 as part of its annual team fundraising efforts.

ATHENS EDGES CV, 14-13, IN 8 INNINGS

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

WESTFIELD, Pa. â€” Senior Audrey Hatch delivered the game-winning hit, and sophomore Addy Repsher preserved the win with a defensive gem here Monday afternoon in Athensâ€™ wild, 14-13, eight-inning win over Cowanesque Valley in NTL softball action.

ATHENS ROLLS TO 14-1 WIN OVER SAYRE

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” Sayre scored first, but Athens answered with a flurry of runs on its way to a 14-1 four-inning win here Saturday afternoon in NTL softball action.

ATHENS STARTS FAST IN 12-2 WIN OVER TROY; FIRST WINS FOR HAVENS, LISTER

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:44:49 +0000

EAST TROY â€” Athens scored eight runs in the top of the first inning, and sophomore Mason Lister tossed three no-hit innings to earn his first varsity win in a 12-2 five-inning decision over Troy here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School baseball action.

BUTLER EARNS FIRST VARSITY WIN; ATHENS BLANKS TROY, 13-

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:44:49 +0000

EAST TROY â€” Sophomore Aliyah Butler earned her first varsity win in her first varsity start, pitching a two-hitter to lead Athens to a 13-0 win over Troy here Tuesday afternoon in NTL Large School softball action.

ATHENS BANGS OUT 10-8 SEASON-OPENING WIN OVER CANTON

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:44:49 +0000

CANTON â€” Athens banged out 20 hits, and held off a late Canton rally to post a 10-8 season-opening win here Friday afternoon in NTL softball action.

Athens, Valley Sports Report & Circle W Sports to launch new Wildcat Athletics website

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:44:49 +0000

WAVERLY - River Road Media Group, parent company of Valley Sports Report, and Circle W Sports announced a partnership Sunday with the Athens Area School District to provide an athletic web site for all Wildcat sports.

SULLIVAN VIEWS ATHENS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR POSITION AS 'PERFECT FIT

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS â€” When the athletic director position came open at Athens Area High School, J.B. Sullivan thought it would the \"perfect fit\" for him.

Adams signs to play Division I softball at Albany

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:44:49 +0000

ATHENS — Athens senior Emma Adams made it official Monday, signing a National Letter-of-Intent to play Division I softball at the University at Albany next fall.