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Southern Lehigh's Sharpshooters Take Down Athens, 59-29, In Class 5A Quarterfinals

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:35:53 +0000

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. - Fifth-seeded Athens kept it close for about 10 minutes, but fourth-seeded Southern Lehigh\'s long-range took its toll in a 59-29 win here Friday night in the quarterfinals of the District 11 Class 5A boys basketball playoffs.

Fast Start Propels Athens To 74-27 Romp Over Sayre

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE - Athens scored the first 24 points of the game on its way to a 74-27 win over Sayre here Wednesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Falls To Northeast Bradford, 55-47

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Northeast Bradford built an 11-point lead through the first three quarters in a 55-47 win over Athens here Friday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Rides Hot Start To 72-19 Win Over Canton

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

CANTON - Athens got off to a blazing hot start, and rolled to a 72-19 win over Canton here Wednesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Kemp, Friend Power Athens To 72-62 Win Over Towanda

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens coach Jim Lister has been pleased with his team\'s play on the defensive end. On Saturday afternoon, the Wildcat offense was on full display in a 72-62 win over Towanda in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Shuts Down Wellsboro In 40-27 Win; Lister Logs 100th Career Win

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

WELLSBORO - Athens turned in a strong defensive effort in a 40-27 win over Wellsboro here Thursday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

Wyalusing Rolls Past Athens, 58-32

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING - Wyalusing took advantage of a cold shooting night by Athens, and rolled to a 58-32 win here Tuesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

Hobday Comes Up Big In Athens' 61-50 Win Over Troy

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Senior Eli Hobday hit some key jumpers to help Athens build its lead, then made five straight free throws down the stretch to lead Athens to a 61-50 win over Troy here Thursday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

NP-Mansfield Upends Athens, 46-44

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000

MANSFIELD - North Penn-Mansfield took the lead late in the third quarter and made enough free throws in the fourth quarter to pull out a 46-44 win over Athens here Tuesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

Athens Takes Shootout Over Candor To Win Chop Oout Hunger Championship

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Four Athens players and three more from Candor scored in double figures as the Wildcats won a 67-65 shootout at the 2025 CHOP Out Hunger Holiday Basketball Tournament here Tuesday.

Well-Rounded Effort Leads Athens Past Tioga

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens put together a well-rounded effort on the hardwood to roll past Tioga, 62-31, in the opening round of the 2025 CHOP Out Hunger Holiday Basketball Tournament here Monday.

Athens Cruises To 63-32 Win Over Cowanesque Valley

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

WESTFIELD, Pa. - Athens pulled away steadily for three quarters, then blew the game wide-open late in a 63-32 romp over Cowanesque Valley here Thursday night NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Bounces Back To Top NP-Liberty, 63-45

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens got out to a quick start, then pulled away in the second half of a 63-45 win over North Penn-Liberty here Tuesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Comeback Falls Short In Loss To Newfield In Consolation Game Of JC Tip-Off Tourney

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

JOHNSON CITY - After falling behind by as many as 17 points, Athens closed the gap in the third quarter but came up short in a 60-48 loss to Newfield here Saturday afternoon in the consolation of the Johnson City Tip-Off Tournament.

Athens Falls To Norwich, 68-50, In Opening Round Of JC Tip-Off Tourney

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

JOHNSON CITY - Norwich used a strong second quarter to take control on its way to a 68-50 win over Athens here Thursday evening in the opening round of the Johnson City Tip-Off Tournament.

Athens Cruises To 60-19 Win Over Williamson In Season-Opener

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens got off to a fast start and cruised to a 60-19 season-opening win over Williamson here Monday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Rides Big Second Half To 65-45 Win Over Blue Ridge

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:35:53 +0000

NEW MILFORD, Pa. - Athens played four quarters of \"intense\" defense, and the offense caught up in the second half of a 65-45 win over Blue Ridge here Monday night in non-league boys basketball action.

Mount Carmel Pulls Away In Fourth Quarter Of 70-47 Win Over Athens

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Mount Carmel used a big fourth quarter to blow open a close game en route to a 70-47 win over Athens here Saturday afternoon in non-league boys basketball action.

Athens Hangs Tough In 71-52 Loss To Division Champion Troy

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Division champion Troy used a strong fourth quarter to put away a game Athens team in a 71-52 win here Friday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

North Penn-Mansfield Rides Fast Start To 67-46 Win Over Athens

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:35:53 +0000

MANSFIELD - North Penn-Mansfield jumped out to a 10-point first quarter lead en route to a 67-46 win over Athens here Wednesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

Defense Again Carries Athens; 'Cats Avenge Early-Season Loss With 45-41 Win Over Towanda

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Juniors Nick Grazul and Adam Kemp spark Athens in a big third quarter that propelled the Wildcats to a 45-41 win over Towanda here Friday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

Athens Rides Defense To 51-31 Win Over Sayre

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Sayre led by one point after the first quarter, but Athens\' defense dominated the next two quarters, and its offense took over in the final stanza of a 51-31 win here Wednesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Tops Wyalusing, 45-36; Improves To 13-3 On Season

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING - After three quarters of back-and-forth basketball, Athens used a strong fourth quarter to pull out a 45-36 win over Wyalusing here Monday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

Fourth-Quarter Run Lifts Athens To 47-38 Win Over Wyalusing

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING - After playing even for three quarters, Athens turned up the defensive pressure, and pulled out a 47-38 win over Wyalusing here Monday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

Babcock Delivers In Final Seconds; Athens Tops NEB, 50-45

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ROME - Jase Babcock scored five points in the last 30 seconds to propel Athens past NEB, 50-45, in a defensive battle during NTL boys\' hoops action Friday.

Defense, Balanced Scoring Carries Athens To 52-41 Win Over Canton

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens rode a strong defensive effort to a 13-point halftime advantage on its way to a 52-41 win over Canton here Wednesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Athens Snaps Skid With 66-40 Win Over Wyalusing

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens jumped out to an early double-digit lead, and pulled away for a 66-40 win over Wyalusing to snap a six-game losing skid here Tuesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

Troy Rides Fast Start To 58-23 Win Over Athens

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

TROY - Troy raced out to a big lead early, and enjoyed a good shooting night on its way to a 58-23 win over Athens here Thursday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

Cold-Shooting Second Quarter Dooms Athens In 62-35 Loss To NP-Mansfield

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens played a strong eight minutes to start the game, then went stone cold in a decisive second quarter in a 62-35 loss to North Penn-Mansfield here Tuesday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

Shooting Woes Plague Athens In 55-38 Loss At Wellsboro

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:35:53 +0000

WELLSBORO - Wellsboro built a 10-point first-quarter lead, then blew the game wide open in the third quarter on its way to a 55-38 win over Athens here Saturday afternoon in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

Tioga Starts Fast, Holds On To Beat Athens, 62-56, In Valley Christmas Tourney Consolation Game

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE - Tioga got out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter, and then held on for a 62-56 win over Athens here Friday night in the consolation game of the Valley Christmas Boys Basketball Tournament.

Third-Quarter Run Propels Waverly Past Athens, 48-36, In Opening Round Of Valley Christmas Tournament

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - After a defensive struggle in the first half, Waverly knocked down a trio of 3-pointers in an 11-0 run to start the second half on its way to a 48-36 win over Athens here Thursday night in the opening round of the Valley Christmas Boys Basketball Tournament.

Slow Start, Turnovers Prove Costly In Athens' 63-49 Loss At Towanda

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

TOWANDA - Athens got off to a slow start, dug itself a big hole, and never recovered in a 63-49 loss to Towanda here Thursday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

JV Call-Up Marmor Sparks Athens In 67-56 Win Over Cowanesque Valley

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Junior Nick Grazul and senior Jase Babcock combined for 27 second-half points, but it was a pair of 3-pointers by JV call-up sophomore Gage Marmor that sparked the Wildcats to a 67-56 win over Cowanesque Valley here Monday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Johnson City Tops Athens In Woitach Tip-Off Consolation Game

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

JOHNSON CITY - Johnson City raced out to an early lead, and gradually pulled away in a 54-40 win over Athens here Saturday afternoon in the consolation game of the Mark Woitach Tip-Off Tournament.

Athens Falls To Norwich In Opening Round Of Woitach Tip-Off Tourney

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

JOHNSON CITY - Norwich used a big second quarter to open up a 19-point halftime lead on its way to a 70-47 win over Athens here Friday night in the opening round of the Mark Woitach Tip-Off Tournament.

Athens Rallies From 13 Down; Falls To NP-Liberty, 66-63, In Overtime

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

LIBERTY - Athens came up big in the second half to force overtime, but came up short in the extra session in a 66-63 loss to North Penn-Liberty here Thursday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Kemp Powers Athens To 85-55 Win Over Williamson In Season-Opener

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:35:53 +0000

TIOGA JUNCTION, Pa. - Junior Adam Kemp had a career night to lead Athens to a season-opening 85-55 win over Williamson here Tuesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

Circle W Sports Relaunches New And Improved AthensWildcats.com

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:35:53 +0000

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

Danville Slips Past Athens, 52-48, In Class 4A Semi-Finals

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:35:53 +0000

Danville used a 14-5 run to start the fourth quarter, and break open a tie game on its way to a 52-48 win over Athens here Tuesday night in the semifinals of the District 4, Class 4A boys basketball playoffs.

ARCHBISHOP CARROLL ENDS ATHENS' RUN IN 'SWEET 16' OF 4A PLAYOFFS

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:35:53 +0000

SHAMOKIN â€” Archbishop Carroll used an early 19-2 run to take control, and end Athensâ€™ season with an 83-38 win in the â€œSweet 16â€ of the PIAA, Class 4A boys basketball playoffs here Friday night.

ATHENS EDGES MID-VALLEY, 42-40, FOR FIRST STATE PLAYOFF WIN SINCE 195

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:35:53 +0000

SCRANTON â€” Senior J.J. Babcock made big play after big play, senior Ryan Thompson canned a clutch 3-pointer, and senior Tucker Brown scored the game-winning points for the second time in three postseason games as Athens fended off a strong second-half effort by Mid-Valley to pull out a 42-40 win in the opening round of the PIAA Class 4A boys basketball playoffs here Tuesday night at Lackawanna College.

SHOOTING WOES PROVES COSTLY; ATHENS FALLS, 71-58, TO LEWISBURG IN CLASS 4A TITLE GAME

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:35:53 +0000

MANSFIELD â€” All season long, Athens feasted on lay-ups as a key cog of its offense, and that continued against Lewisburg. The difference against the Green Dragons was that those lay-ups didnâ€™t go down, with the Wildcats falling 71-58 in District 4, Class AAAA boysâ€™ basketball championship game Saturday.

BROWN'S LATE FREE THROWS LIFT ATHENS TO 41-40 WIN OVER SHAMOKIN, INTO CLASS 4A TITLE GAME

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WILLIAMSPORT â€” Senior Tucker Brown buried two free throws with 16 seconds remaining to lift Athens to a 41-40 win over Shamokin, and into the District 4, Class 4A championship game.

ATHENS RIDES DEFENSE TO 57-23 ROUT OF MILTON IN CLASS 4A QUARTERFINALS

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens allowed seven first-half points, limited Milton to 15-percent shooting from the field in the game, and forced 28 turnovers in a 57-23 rout here Friday night in the quarterfinals of the District 4, Class AAAA boys basketball playoffs.

ATHENS WINS 'SHOWDOWN;' EDGES TROY, 68-67, IN OVERTIME

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE â€” In a game no fan wanted to end, Athens and Troy needed extra time to decide who was going to walk out with the NTL Showdown Trophy. And, in the end, the Wildcats got a Nalen Carling free throw with 49.9 seconds remaining to take a 1-point lead, and made it stick defensively to beat the Trojans, 68-67, in boysâ€™ basketball action Saturday.â€¨

BABCOCK DOMINATES AS ATHENS OVERCOMES HOT WYALUSING SHOOTING TO MAKE NTL SHOWDOWN FINAL

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING â€” The Wyalusing Rams came out firing in the NTL Showdown on Thursday night, but Athens had the answer every time in a 74-69 win.

ATHENS THUMPS WILLIAMSON; SEWS UP SPOT IN NTL SHOWDOWN

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

TIOGA JUNCTION â€” Athens took command early, and cruised to a 67-42 win over Williamson here Wednesday night to clinch a berth in the NTL Boys Basketball Showdown.

ATHENS JVs ROLL OVER WILLIAMSON; FINISHES SEASON AT 19-3

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

TIOGA JUNCTION â€” Athens displayed offensive firepower in the first quarter, and shutdown defense in the middle two en route to a season-ending 52-19 win over Williamson here Wednesday evening in NTL Large School junior varsity boys basketball action.

BABCOCK CLOSES IN ON ANOTHER MILESTONE AS ATHENS ROLLS TO 79-45 WIN OVER TOWANDA

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

TOWANDA - Athensâ€™ J,J, Babcock inched closer to his 500th rebound in a 79-45 win over Towanda during NTL Boysâ€™ basketball action Monday.

ATHENS RACKS UP THREE WINS IN FOUR DAYS OVER DIVISIONAL RIVALS

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens earned three wins in four nights over NTL Large School Divisional opponents, including a victory over Troy to avenge a loss earlier this season, to improve to 18-3 on the season.

ATHENS COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN 70-64 SETBACK AT TROY

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

TROY â€” Athens came within a rimmed out lay-up of possibly taking hold of the NTL Large School title chase, but ultimately ran out of gas as it fell to Troy, 70-64, in boys basketball action here Saturday at the Commons Building.

CARLING, DEFENSE PACE ATHENS IN 48-40 WIN OVER WELLSBORO; BABCOCK NETS 1,000TH CAREER POINT

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Senior Nalen Carling fueled a strong first half, and his classmate J.J. Babcock netted his 1,000th career point in Athensâ€™ 48-40 win over Wellsboro here Friday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

ATHENS ROLLS TO 45-24 WIN OVER NP-MANSFIELD

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used balanced scoring to pull away from North Penn-Mansfield for a 45-24 win here Wednesday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS' PRESSURE TOO MUCH FOR NP-M IN 63-25 ROMP

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Fueled by its full-court pressure, Athens used a 28-2 run in a 12-minute span that extended from the first to the third quarters on its way to a 63-25 win over North Penn-Mansfield here Wednesday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

SECOND QUARTER SINKS ATHENS IN 69-38 LOSS TO DALLAS

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens led by five points after the first quarter, but walked into the halftime locker room down by 21 in a 69-38 loss to Dallas here Saturday evening in non-league boys basketball action.

ATHENS RIDES BIG FIRST HALF TO 62-40 WIN AT COWANESQUE VALLEY

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WESTFIELD â€” Athens used a 9-0 run early in the first quarter, and a 16-2 blitz that bridged the first two quarters to build a 26-point halftime lead in a 62-40 win over Cowanesque Valley here Thursday night in NTL boys basketball action.

BIG FIRST HALF PROPELS ATHENS JVs TO 62-40 WIN OVER COWANESQUE VALLEY

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WESTFIELD â€” Athens used a big second-quarter run to take total control of the game on its way to a 62-40 win over Cowanesque Valley Thursday evening in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS TOPS NP-LIBERTY, 66-59, FOR SECOND BIG WIN IN 24 HOURS

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens overcame a slow start with a big third quarter, let a 14-point lead slip through its fingers, then pulled out a 56-49 win over North Penn-Liberty here Tuesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS JVs ROLL OVER NORTH PENN-LIBERTY, 44-20

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used a strong second half to blow open a close game on its way to a 44-20 win over North Penn-Liberty here Tuesday evening in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS EDGES TROY, 61-57, IN MUST-WIN GAME

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” With two league losses already, and playing league unbeaten Troy, Athens knew this game was do-or-die if it wanted to stay in the hunt for an NTL title. And, with their backs against the wall, the Wildcats did that, beating the Trojans 61-57 in boys basketball action Monday.

TROY STARTS FAST, HOLDS OFF ATHENS, 40-3

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Troy jumped out to a big lead early, then made its free throws down the stretch to hold off Athens for a 40-33 win over Athens here Monday night in NTL Large School junior varsity boys basketball action.

WYALUSING TAKES ADVANTAGE OF TECHNICAL; TOPS ATHENS, 66-6

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING â€” Athens may have played one of its best first halves offensively this season, taking an 8-point lead on Wyalusing, but couldnâ€™t continue it in the second half as the Rams chipped away at the lead. Then, with both teams going back-and-forth in the final minutes, a technical foul against Athens set them back, and Wyalusing pulled out a 66-61 win in NTL boysâ€™ basketball action Friday.â€¨

MILLER LIFTS ATHENS JVs LATE IN 36-33 WIN OVER WYALUSING

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WYALUSING â€” Korey Miller hit a pair of free throws to tie the game, then knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer in the final 90 seconds to lift Athens to a 36-33 win over Wyalusing here Friday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

BALANCED ATHENS JVs ROLL TO 45-28 WIN OVER WILLIAMSON

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens took a big lead early, and used balance scoring to pull away from Williamson in a 45-28 win here Thursday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS ROLLS PAST WILLIAMSON, 58-2

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Senior Caydence Macik and junior Emma Bronson helped Athens off to a fast start, and the Lady Wildcats rolled to a 58-28 win over Williamson here Thursday night in NTL girls basketball action.

ATHENS RUNS OVER WILLIAMSON, 92-3

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Seniors Tucker Brown and J.J. Babcock combined for 22 points in the first quarter to help Athens to a 19-point lead en route to a 92-37 win over Williamson here Wednesday night in NTL boys basketball action.

McCLURE'S HOT HAND SINKS ATHENS; WELLSBORO WINS 62-4

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WELLSBORO â€” Peyton McClure knocked seven 3-pointers, including four in the third quarter, to lift Wellsboro to a 62-49 win over Athens here Friday night in a key NTL Large School boys basketball match-up.

ATHENS ROLLS OVER WELLSBORO FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN SINCE NEW YEAR

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

WELLSBORO â€” Athens raced out to a 15-point first-quarter lead, and cruised to a 42-9 victory over Wellsboro Friday night â€” one of three NTL junior varsity boys basketball wins for the junior Wildcats since the New Year.

ATHENS PICKS UP BIG ROAD WIN AT NP-MANSFIELD, 55-3

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

MANSFIELD â€” Athens built a 20-point second-quarter lead, then used a fourth-quarter run to fend off North Penn-Mansfieldâ€™s second-half comeback efforts in a 55-39 win here Wednesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

ATHENS SHAKES OFF ROUGH FIRST HALF; TOPS TOWANDA, 70-6

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens shook off a rough first half, and a poor shooting night at the free-throw line to post a 70-60 win over Towanda here Thursday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

WILLIAMSPORT TOO MUCH FOR ATHENS

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Williamsport scored the first 17 points of the game, and held Athens off the scoreboard for the first five minutes of the game in a 55-23 win here Monday night in non-league boys basketball action.

ATHENS THUMPS TOWANDA, 69-36; WINS VALLEY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE - After a close opening-round win over Waverly, Athens wanted to set the tone early against Towanda in the Valley Christmas Tournament boys\' basketball championship game on Thursday. And they did that, and more, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first four minutes and never looking back en route to their 69-36 win over the Knights.

ATHENS CRUISES PAST TOWANDA, 47-18, TO WIN VALLEY CHRISTMAS JV TOURNAMENT

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

TOWANDA - Athens raced out to a quick double-digit lead, and cruised to a 47-18 win over Towanda here Wednesday afternoon in the championship game of the junior varsity boys Valley Christmas Tournament.

ATHENS HOLDS OFF WAVERLY, 61-53; ADVANCE TO FINALS OF VALLEY CHRISTMAS TOURNEY

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

WAVERLYâ€” Athens used a 10-0 run that bridged the final two quarters to take the lead, then held off Waverly down the stretch for a 61-53 win here Tuesday night in the opening round of the annual boys Valley Christmas Basketball Tournament.

ATHENS BLOWS GAME OPEN IN SECOND HALF; RIPS SAYRE, 67-2

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS - Athens scored 15 points in a row in a run that bridged the halftime intermission to blow open a close game on its way to a 67-28 win over Sayre here Thursday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS ROLLS PAST SAYRE, 41-1

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used balanced scoring, and an 11-0 second-quarter run to pull away from Sayre for a 41-15 win here Thursday evening in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

TEAM EFFORT' CARRIES ATHENS TO 66-46 WIN OVER CANTON

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

CANTON â€” Athens built an eight-point cushion at the half, then limited Canton to just 13 points in the second half on its way to a convincing, 66-46, win here Saturday night in a key early-season NTL boys basketball match-up.

ATHENS RIDES SECOND-QUARTER BLITZ TO 53-21 WIN OVER NEB

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used a 20-1 run to start the second quarter to build a 21-point halftime cushion en route to a 53-21 win over Northeast Bradford here Thursday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS LANDS FOUR ON LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION ALL-STAR TEAMS

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Junior J.J. Babcock and sophomore Mason Lister were named NTL Large School Division first-team all-stars, while juniors Tucker Brown and Nalen Carling were second-team selections by the leagueâ€™s coaches.

TOP-SEEDED DANVILLE TOO MUCH FOR ATHENS IN CLASS AAAA SEMIFINALS

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:35:53 +0000

DANVILLE â€” Dante Harward and Jagger Dressler combined for 40 first-half points to lead Danville in an 86-39 win over Athens here Tuesday in the semifinals of the District 4, Class AAAA boys basketball playoffs.

ATHENS UPENDS LEWISBURG AGAIN IN CLASS AAAA QUARTERFINALS

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:35:53 +0000

LEWISBURG â€” Fifth-seeded Athens scored the first seven points of the game, and never led by fewer than four points the remainder of the game in a 55-41 win over fourth-seeded Lewisburg here Friday night in the quarterfinals of the District 4, Class AAAA boys basketball playoffs.

FAULTY FREE-THROW SHOOTING DOOMS ATHENS IN 60-58 LOSS TO TROY

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Junior Ty Barrettâ€™s driving lay-up with 2.4 seconds remaining lifted Troy to a 60-58 win over Athens here Wednesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

TUNKHANNOCK'S CHILSON POURS IN 50; WILDCATS FALL, 88-7

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Sophomore Ben Chilson put on a show here Monday night, knocking down 12 3-pointers â€” nine in the first half â€” en route to a 50-point performance in leading Tunkhannock to an 88-70 non-league boys basketball win over Athens.

UNBEATEN NP-LIBERTY TOPS ATHENS, 79-5

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:35:53 +0000

LIBERTY â€” Noah Spencer poured in 34 points, including 16 points from the free-throw line, to lead unbeaten North Penn-Liberty to a 79-59 win over Athens here Saturday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS CRUISES TO 53-23 WIN OVER WILLIAMSON

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Chris Mitchell and Carson Smith led a balanced Athens scoring attack in a 53-23 win over Williamson here Friday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS ROLLS OVER WILLIAMSON, 73-2

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens turned a close game into a rout with a second-quarter blitz on its way to a 73-27 win over Williamson here Friday night in NTL Large School Division boys basketball action.

TURNOVER-PLAGUED WILDCATS FALL, 71-34, AT DALLAS

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

DALLAS â€” Dallas knocked down six first-half 3-pointers on its way to a 22-point halftime lead, and cruised to a 71-34 win over a turnover-plagued Athens here Saturday night in non-league boys basketball action.

ANOTHER COMEBACK WIN! ATHENS RALLIES IN FOURTH TO EDGE WYALUSING, 52-5

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Junior J.J. Babcock scored 11 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes of the game, including a pair of free throws with 10.2 seconds remaining, to help Athens erase a nine-point deficit, and post a 52-51 win over Wyalusing here Friday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS JVs ROLLS TO 41-18 WIN OVER WYALUSING

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens took an early lead, and pulled away during the middle two quarters for a 41-18 win over Wyalusing here Friday night in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS RIDES SECOND-QUARTER BLITZ TO 78-61 WIN OVER NP-MANSFIELD

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens used a 14-0 second-quarter run, fueled by eight points in 50 seconds from junior Shayne Reid, to overcome an early deficit on its way to a 78-61 win over North Penn-Mansfield here Wednesday night in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

ATHENS JVs BLOW GAME OPEN EARLY IN 55-17 ROUT OF NP-MANSFIELD

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens raced to a 20-point first-quarter lead, stretched it to 33 at the half, and cruised to a 55-17 win over North Penn-Mansfield here Wednesday night in NTL Large School Division junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS KNOCKS OFF SAYRE, 54-4

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE â€” Athens used a 15-5 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters to blow open a close game en route to a 54-41 win over crosstown rival Sayre here Monday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS JVs FALL TO SAYRE, 33-2

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

SAYRE â€” Sayre used a 14-5 second-quarter run to rally from an early deficit, and then held on for a 33-29 win over crosstown rival Athens here Monday evening in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

NO LETDOWN FOR WILDCATS; ATHENS BESTS NEB, 65-5

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€“ Going into Saturdayâ€™s NEB-Athens boys basketball contest both coaches were worried how much their respective teams might have left in the gas tank.

ATHENS RALLIES FROM 16-POINT 4TH-QUARTER DEFICIT TO EDGE WELLSBORO, 54-5

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens wiped out a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit in less than three minutes, then needed a pair of 3-pointers by sophomore Mason Lister in the final 47 seconds to pull off a stunning, 54-53, come-from-behind win over Wellsboro here Friday night in NTL boys basketball action.

ATHENS JVs FALL AT TROY; DROPS DOUBLE-OT DECISION TO WELLSBORO

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens dropped a pair of decisions this week, including a double-overtime heartbreaker Friday night, in NTL junior varsity boys basketball action.

TROY TAKES DOWN ATHENS, 70-53, IN EARLY-SEASON SHOWDOWN

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

TROY â€” In a physical, foul-plagued game Athens came up short against Troy, dropping a 70-53 decision, in NTL Large School boysâ€™ basketball action Wednesday.

ATHENS FALLS AT MOUNT CARMEL, 61-4

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

MOUNT CARMEL â€” Mount Carmel limited Athens to just 15 points, and built a 13-point halftime lead en route to a 61-40 win here Monday night in non-league boys basketball action.

MOUNT CARMEL JVs ROLLS PAST ATHENS

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

MOUNT CARMEL â€” Mount Carmel took immediate control with a 24-4 first-quarter blitz, and cruised to a 61-19 win over Athens here Monday night in non-league junior varsity boys basketball action.

ATHENS RIDES FAST START TO 88-33 ROMP OVER WILLIAMSON

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

TIOGA JUNCTION, Pa. â€” Athens took control from the outset with a 21-4 game-opening run en route to an 88-33 season-opening win over Williamson here Saturday afternoon in NTL Large School boys basketball action.

FIRST-YEAR ATHENS COACH BELIEVES ATHENS HAS 'ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS' TO WIN IN 202

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” First-year boys basketball coach Jim Lister believes Athens has all the ingredients for a successful 2021 season.

ATHENS' LANE EARNS 'PLAYER OF THE YEAR' HONORS; BABCOCK, HUDSON COLLECT ALL-STAR ACCOLADES

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:35:53 +0000

ATHENS â€” Athens senior Aaron Lane led the Wildcats to the NTL Showdown championship, and was voted the NTL â€œPlayer of the Yearâ€ in recent voting by the leagueâ€™s coaches, while his teammates sophomore J.J. Babcock and senior Damian Hudson earned Large School all-star accolades.

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

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:35:53 +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 10:35:53 +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.