By: Tim Birney / September 11, 2021
TUNKHANNOCK — Athens avenged its only loss in pool play beating
Tunkhannock in the finals to win the annual Tunkhannock Volleyball
Tournament here Saturday afternoon.
After posting a 6-1 mark in
pool play, including a win over Towanda in the opening game of the game,
the Lady Wildcats swept Wyoming Area in the semifinals, then swept
Tunkhannock in the championship match.
“The girls had a spark in
their shorts starting our first game against Towanda,” said Athens coach
Heather Hanson. “I saw great teamwork and communication on the court
today.
“It was such an awesome experience for all of us to go
from a tough loss (Friday at NEB) to big-time victory the next day,”
added Hanson. “I am very proud of how the team played.”
Athens hosts Canton Tuesday night.