ATHENS — Powerhouse North Penn-Liberty fought off a pesky Athens squad in the first set, then rolled to a sweep here Tuesday night in the semifinals of the District 4, Class AA volleyball playoffs.

ATHENS — Athens had six players honored with NTL all-star selections, including three first-teamers — seniors Ally Thoman, sophomore Addy Wheeler, and junior Mya Thompson.

ATHENS — Athens junior Alex Campbell was named the NTL’s “Defensive Player of the Year,” and junior Korey Miller was tabbed a first-team-all star, while three of their teammates also earned recognition recently in voting by the league’s coaches.

ATHENS — Athens overcame a first set loss and gutted out a 3-1 win over Northeast Bradford during District 4, Class AA quarter-final action here Saturday afternoon.

MILTON — Athens pushed top-seeded Shikellamy for 58 minutes, but the game got away from them late in a 5-0 loss here Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the District 4, Class 3A girls soccer playoffs.

MILTON — Selinsgrove proved why it’s the top seed in the District 4, Class 3A boys soccer playoffs with a convincing 7-0 win over Athens here Saturday evening.

ATHENS — Tioga scored on its first three possession of the game en route to a 29-13 win over Athens here Friday night in non-league football action at Alumni Stadium.

BLOOMSBURG — Athens saw two runners earn state berths at the District IV, Class AA Cross Country Championships on Thursday. Sophomore Sara Bronson earned her second trip to states, while senior Ethan Denlinger secured his first.

WELLSBORO — Athens rallied after dropping the first set, then held off a Wellsboro comeback attempt to win a five-set thriller, and qualify for the upcoming District 4, Class AA volleyball playoffs here Tuesday night.

EAST TROY — For 80 minutes, Athens’ defense stood on it heads to keep Troy out the goal. They allowed a goal in the first minute, but then shut Troy down for the next 79. However, inside the first minute of overtime, Troy scored for the 2-1 win here Saturday during NTL girls’ soccer action.

ATHENS — For the second time this season, Athens and Williamson played 100 minutes of soccer without determining a winner — this time in a 2-2 decision here Saturday at Alumni Stadium.

ATHENS — Athens’ defense had times when it bent but didn’t break, and it came up with a pair of timely turnovers to lead the Wildcats to a 17-10 win over Central Columbia here Friday night in non-league football action at Alumni Stadium.

ATHENS — Athens held off a second-half rally to pull out a much-needed, 3-2, win over Wellsboro here Thursday evening in NTL girls soccer action at Alumni Stadium.

ATHENS — A week ago, Athens had its back to the wall, needing to win its final three matches to qualify for the upcoming District 4, Class AA volleyball playoffs. After an emotional four-set win over Towanda Thursday night, the Lady Wildcats now only need to win their season finale at Wellsboro.

ATHENS — This season was 32 years in the making for Athens girls cross-country.