Athens entered their tilt with Wellsboro on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 5-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-4 back in March.

Gretchan Hiley
05/13/25 vs Wellsboro | 15 |
05/12/25 vs South Williamsport | 16 |
05/08/25 @ Cowanesque Valley | 13 |
05/06/25 vs North Penn-Liberty | 14 |
05/01/25 vs Wyalusing Valley | 11 |
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Gretchan Hiley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on McKenna Jarvis, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April.
Athens' record now sits at 17-1. As for Wellsboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Athens will face off against Canton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Wellsboro, they will welcome Coudersport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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