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Athens Sweeps Danville; Advances To Class 3A Title Match
By: Tim Birney | PIAA District IV | October 27, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - After a hard-fought first set, third-seeded Athens dominated the final two in a sweep of second-seeded Danville here Saturday evening in the semifinals of the District 4, Class 3A volleyball championships.
The Wildcats, now 5-11, won by scores of 25-21, 25-10, and 25-18.
"The ladies played intense tonight," said Athens coach Heather Darrow. "The first-game jitters turned into momentum, creating all out energy to get the job done as a tea. From the bench to the court, they all wanted this match," added Darrow. "What a great experience for this team to be a part of."
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Tim Birney is the founder / owner of River Road Media Group. He was born and raised in the Valley, graduating from Waverly High School in 1984.
Birney earned an Associate's Degree in Journalism from SUNY Morrisville in 1986 and a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism / Public Relations from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1988. He began his newspaper career at The Daily Review in Towanda in 1989, before moving on to The Evening Times in 1995. He spent more than 10 years at the Times, the last four as Managing Editor.
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