Lady Hornets Sweep North Penn-Liberty To Return To District Title Game

By: Ed Weaver  /  November 4, 2026

Wellsboro swept rival North Penn-Liberty in three games in Athens Tuesday evening in the District IV Class 3A semi-finals to earn a birth in the District championship game Thursday.

The Lady Hornets took the first set 25-22, won the 2nd 25-16, then closed out the contest with 25-21 win in the third set for their 7th consecutive win.

Senior Ellie Largey scored a team-high 15 points and made 20 assists and 7 digs while junior Adelyn Frantz had 12 kills and 3 blocks. Junior Jillian Mickey had 15 assists, 9 points and 2 aces, senior Madison Cruttenden made 25 digs, junior Kendall Sweet had 10 kills and scored 9 points on 2 aces, and junior Peyton Keane had 6 kills and 15 digs.

Sophomore Gena Fleming and junior Teagan Novinger made one block each.

The Lady Hornets (18-3) will face off against NTL foe Wyalusing Thursday night back at Athens at 8:00 p.m.