Lady Hornets Capture Back-To-Back NTL Tennis Championship

By: Ed Weaver  /  October 2, 2026  /  Photo: Ed Weaver

The Wellsboro Girls Tennis team swept a doubleheader with rival North Penn-Liberty Thursday afternoon during Senior Night. They also captured their second straight NTL Championship in the process.

"I am just extremely impressed with how this team has played all year," head coach Spencer Kreisler said. "We were lucky to have two great captains this year, our seniors Angie and Kyleigh, who have both really helped turn the tennis program into a fun environment to be involved with."

Wellsboro 5, North Penn-Liberty 0

Singles Results

Amanda Goncalves def. Marissa Bradford (NPL) 6-0, 6-0
Piper Anderegg def. Khloe Heichel (NPL) 6-0, 6-1
Serenity Mosher def. Caroline Cummings (NPL) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles Results

Angela Cory / Kya Lawton def. Karley Hess / Allison Bradford (NPL) 6-0, 6-2
Kyleigh Lynn / Lena Rothermel def. Ella Meixel / Nola Hodder (NPL) 6-0, 6-3

Wellsboro 4, North Penn-Liberty 1

Singles Results

Amanda Goncalves def. Marissa Bradford (NPL) 6-1, 6-1
Angela Cory def. Khloe Heichel (NPL) 6-2, 6-1
Kyleigh Lynn def. Karley Hess (NPL) 6-4, 6-3
Lauren West def. Caroline Cummings (NPL) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles Results

Ella Meixel / Nola Hodder (NPL) def. Arin Weatherford / Ella Steinbacher 6-4
Kaci Kosek / Addie Chaborek def. Caroline Cummings / Allison Bradford (NPL) 6-3
Marissa Bradford / Khloe Heichel (NPL) def. Dillyn Patt / Carleigh Gastrock 7-5

"Winning the NTL was very rewarding after seeing how much time and effort these girls put in at practice and during the off-season," continued Kreisler. "It felt like we were competitive against every team we played this season, so now we’re just looking forward to team districts and who we get matched up against. This season’s results exceeded all of my preseason goals and I couldn’t be more proud of all of the girls on this team."

The Lady Hornets finish the regular season 9-6 and undefeated (4-0) in the NTL. The team currently sits in 6th spot in the District IV Girls Tennis Power Rankings ahead of post-season play.