Davidson Powers Athens In 47-27 Thrashing Of South Williamsport In Season Opener
By: Tim Birney | NTL Sports | August 23, 2025 | Photo courtesy Matt Patton
ATHENS - Junior Connor Davidson threw for four TDs, and ran for another to lead Athens to a 47-27 season-opening win over South Williamsport here Friday night in non-league football action at Alumni Stadium.
Coach Shawn Bradley was pleased with his team's performance, which avenged a 26-13 loss at South Williamsport last year.
"We played very well today. All credit to the kids, they put the work in.
"Last year, I felt bad because I think I gave the game away," said Bradley. "This year, the kids didn't let me."
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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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