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Wheeler Propels Athens To 48-45 Win Over NEB
By: Tim Birney | PIAA District IV | January 24, 2025
ATHENS - A tough defense, and some big-time play by senior Addy Wheeler pushed Athens past NEB, 48-45, during NTL girls' basketball action Thursday.
"It feels good," Athens coach Kelly Burkhart-Allen said. "It's been a lot of road games for us. It felt good to be back home getting one win at a time. It's getting better every day, and I think that's what we're trying to do. Every time we step into the gym, whether it's a game or a practice, we have to get better every day."
Down 24-19 at the half, Athens held NEB to just five third-quarter points to take a 37-29 lead after three.
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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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