Early Fitch Goal Leads Hornets To 1-0 Win Over Athens
By: Ed Weaver | NTL Sports | September 4, 2024 | Photo courtesy Tim Birney
A goal from senior Micaiah Fitch with 30:15 remaining in the first half gave the Wellsboro Varsity Boys Soccer team a 1-0 win over Athens on Tuesday, September 3.
"It was a physical game all 80 minutes," said head coach Todd Fitch. "We connected on an attacking opportunity and our defenders contained Athens attack. It wasn't our best game, but it's always a good night coming away from Athens with a win."
Seniors Alex Citrino and Braeden Abernathy were credited with assisting on Fitch's goal. Citrino crossed the ball over to Abernathy, who made a chest collection, then passed over to Fitch for the game-winner.
Wellsboro took six shots on goal while holding the Wildcats to just two attempts, and had a slight 4-3 advantage in corner kicks. Junior Camden Tom recorded a save in goal for his 3rd shutout of the season.
The Hornets won the JV game 1-0 on a goal by freshman Xavier Lecker.
Wellsboro improves to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the NTL. The team is back in action on Thursday at North Penn-Liberty.
Ed Weaver is the owner of Circle W Sports in Wellsboro, PA, is the Sports Director for The Home Page Network and the creator of WellsboroAthletics.com and WellsboroFootball.com. You can follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook.
