A fast start and sharp pitching lifted Greater Pittston Township past Lakeland 8-2 in Sunday’s Section 5 Majors game at Lakeland Little League, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Kingston/Forty Fort on Monday evening.

Anthony Cerasaro drew a walk-off walk in the bottom of the sixth to lift Greater Pittston Township to a dramatic 11-10 win over Carbino/Archbald on Sunday in Minors Section 5 action at Ackerly Field.

David Kalechitz came through with a clutch three-run double in the fifth to power Abington to a 7-4 win over Greater Wyoming Area on Sunday, advancing them to Monday’s elimination matchup against Valley View.

Anna Pucilowski has built a career on discipline, resilience, and a love for the process. What started as a shift during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has now blossomed into one of the most impressive distance running résumés in the state.

Kingston/Forty Fort flipped a two-run deficit into a statement win on Saturday, erupting for seven runs in the third inning to knock off Lakeland, 8-3, in the Section 5 opener. Behind timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and a shutdown bullpen effort from Nicholas Lipinski, KFF now advances to a highly anticipated Sunday matchup with Abington — fresh off a dominant 12-0 victory in the early afternoon action.

A wild afternoon at Ackerly Field ended with Greater Pittston Twp clutching a one-run win over Abington, 15-14, in a back-and-forth Section 5 Minors (10U) opener that featured 30 combined hits, a late rally, and all the excitement you\'d expect from July Little League baseball.

Colton Perry couldn’t be kept off the bases, and neither could the Valley View All-Stars, who used a massive fourth inning to pull away from Greater Wyoming Area, 13-3, in Saturday\'s Section 5 Minors matchup at Ackerly Field.

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.