Athens boys and girls track teams win second straight tri-meet

The Wildcats dominated the competition at Sayre's Lockhart Street Bowl.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:48am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic motion and energy of a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of bright red, blue, and yellow shapes.Athens High School's track and field teams continue to set the pace in the Northern Tier League with decisive victories at a recent tri-meet.Sayre Today

The Athens High School boys and girls track and field teams continued their strong start to the season, winning their second consecutive tri-meet at Sayre's Lockhart Street Bowl. The Wildcats used their depth across multiple events to secure the victories over the other competing schools.

Why it matters

Track and field is a major spring sport in the Northern Tier League, and these early season tri-meets help set the tone for the rest of the competitive season. Athens' dominant performances show they will be the teams to beat as the league championships approach.

The details

The Athens boys and girls teams both finished in first place at the tri-meet, which also included teams from Sayre and another unspecified school. The Wildcats showcased their depth by earning points across a variety of individual and relay events to secure the wins.

  • The tri-meet took place on April 8, 2026 at Sayre's Lockhart Street Bowl.
  • This was the second consecutive week that Athens has won a tri-meet at the same location.

The players

Athens High School

The track and field program at Athens High School, located in Athens, Pennsylvania, which competes in the Northern Tier League.

Sayre High School

A high school located in Sayre, Pennsylvania that also fields track and field teams in the Northern Tier League.

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What’s next

The Athens teams will look to continue their strong start to the season as they prepare for upcoming league meets and the Northern Tier League championships later this spring.

The takeaway

Athens' dominant performances in the early season tri-meets demonstrate that their boys and girls track and field teams will be the teams to beat in the Northern Tier League this year.