NTL GIRLS SOCCER: ATHENS SETTLES FOR 1-1 TIE AFTER LATE WYALUSING GOAL (24 PHOTOS) (September 16, 2026)

Valley Sports Report
WYALUSING — Wyalusing scored in the final 10 minutes to salvage a 1-1 tie with Athens here Wednesday afternoon in NTL girls soccer action.

"Overall, I'm happy with how we worked in a tough place to play," said Athens coach Rich Pitts.

"We got a great goal by the freshman, and had plenty of other opportunities we just didn’t bury any of them," added Pitts.

Following a scoreless first half, freshman Everleigh Waring scored about eight minutes after the intermission to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead.

With 8:25 remaining in the contest, Lia Fischer put Wyalusing on the board to tie the game at 1-1.

Athens had a 16-9 advantage in shots-on-goal, and a 2-0 edge in corner kicks.

Sophomore Anika Lezak recorded eight saves in net for the Wildcats.

Athens, now 3-1-1, returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Delaware Valley.

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PHOTOS BY MATT PATTON.

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