In a doubleheader defined by big moments and small margins, Valley View left everything on the field. They pitched with heart, defended with confidence, and battled to the final out — but it was Back Mountain’s timely execution, clean defense, and clutch hits that carried them into the next round.

A 5-0 hole? No problem. Mid Valley clawed all the way back and walked it off in the eighth inning behind Nick Hricenak’s clutch single to take down Indiana Juniors, 9-8. With their backs against the wall in Williamsport, the Junior Teeners proved they’ve got the heart — and the bats — to keep going.

Mid Valley Junior Teeners came out firing in Williamsport — racking up 13 runs, 12 hits, and seven stolen bases to dominate French Creek Valley in their State Tournament opener. With clutch bats, sharp pitching, and hustle all over the field, the Section 5 champs sent a loud message: they’re here to compete for it all.

A seven-run fourth inning flipped a tight game into a dominant 9-1 victory over Somerset, keeping the Section 5 champs rolling through the Senior League State Tournament in DuBois. With 13 hits and a lights-out performance on the mound, this team is looking dangerous. Game two of a Thursday double header finds Mid Valley facing Newville this afternoon.

“High school is a great spot to be in,” he said. “You can touch so many different players and meet great people within the district. There’s a lot of opportunity for high school players to grow before they move on to college and start their lives.”

The Hazleton Area Lady Cougars delivered a defensive masterclass on Tuesday, overpowering Scranton Prep with a 31-22 victory. The Lady Cougars’ relentless pressure and interior dominance ensured they controlled the game from start to finish.

Back Mountain National came alive early and never looked back, riding a five-run third inning and a sharp relief outing from Jordan Rollins to defeat Abington, 10-2, in Thursday’s Section 5 elimination game at Ackerly Field. With the win, Back Mountain advances to face undefeated Valley View on Friday, needing 2 wins in what would be a double-header day to claim the sectional title and earn a trip to the state tournament in State College.

The final weeks of summer can feel like a blur—one moment you’re grinding through off-season workouts, and the next thing you know, the lights are back on and the season is here.

Mid Valley never trailed and never let up — striking early and locking in on both sides of the ball to defeat Oil City 9-4 on Wednesday. With three double plays, six stolen bases, and 11 hits, the Section 5 champs kept their Senior League State Tournament run alive in commanding fashion.

Both teams played with heart and hustle, but Carbino’s bats stayed hot through key innings to secure a 15-2 win over Abington in sectional tournament play.

Reya Gregory’s clutch double in the fourth and Briella Vanblargan’s 12-strikeout gem fueled a come-from-behind 5-4 win for the Lady Wreckers over Northwest.

A bases-clearing triple from Amira Aldubayan sparked a fourth-inning rally as Valley View powered past West Suburban 8-5 to open the Pennsylvania Major Softball Tournament with a thrilling comeback win.

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association (PAHSSBCA) released its 2025 All-State selections, honoring the top high school softball players from across the Commonwealth. The list highlights exceptional talent, and this year’s roster is especially stacked with stars from Districts 2 and 4—regions long known for their softball success.

With elimination looming, Mid Valley answered the call — storming back from a 3-0 deficit to power past Chester Valley, 11-3, and stay alive in the Senior League State Tournament. Fueled by a five-run fifth inning and 13 total hits, the Section 5 champs bounced back in a big way after a tough extra-inning loss to DuBois in their opener.

Scranton turned into a football hot bed Tuesday evening as Super Bowl champ Saquon Barkley lit up Valor Field for a youth camp that drew hundreds of eager young athletes. The Whitehall standout and Pennsylvania native brought big-time energy, hands-on coaching, and inspiration to the field, giving local kids a night they won’t forget at Memorial Stadium.