On the biggest stage of the summer, Valley View delivered in the clutch. Kiley Burke’s booming triple and a lockdown performance from Alana Lopuhovsky lifted the Carbino Club/Archbald squad to a 3-1 win over North Pocono on the Fourth of July, securing the Section 5 Majors championship and a trip to the state tournament in Nanticoke.

Brendan Thatcher crushed a grand slam and Owen Mills fired three no-hit innings as Mid Valley rolled to an 11-1 win over Green Ridge on Wednesday at Crystal Park in District 32 12U All-Star action.

With the NCAA transfer portal turning college recruiting upside down, it’s never been tougher for high school athletes to get noticed. Coaches can now fill roster spots with proven college players in an instant, making it harder for high schoolers to grab attention.

Owen Mills drove in two runs and Mason Tuft delivered a complete-game gem as Mid Valley topped Christy Mathewson 5-1 in a District 32 12U elimination game Thursday at Tom Bell Little League Field. Brendan Thatcher added an RBI single and Tuft struck out seven in six strong innings to send Mid Valley to the championship game Saturday against Lakeland.

Marek Samsell’s clutch double highlighted a five-run fourth inning, and Jack Pierson went the distance on the mound as Moosic knocked off West Scranton 7-4 in Thursday’s District 17 Majors Division elimination game at West Scranton Little League. With the win, Moosic advances to face Abington in Saturday’s championship showdown.

Fueled by a six-run third inning and a dominant effort in the circle from Serena Lesh, the North Pocono Dandy Lion All-Stars rolled to a 12-1 win over Greater Wyoming Area on Thursday in Majors Division sectional elimination action at Bobby Strish Field. With the win, North Pocono advances to face Valley View in the July 4th championship showdown.

Down 3-0 early, Abington roared back behind a towering home run from Evan Ross and a shutdown relief effort by Vincie Pricci to defeat South Scranton 5-3 and claim the District 17 11U championship at Ackerly Field. With the win, Abington punches its ticket to the Section 5 tournament.

Max Vazquez launched a game-changing three-run homer as Abington roared back from an early deficit to defeat Moosic 10-5 in a spirited District 17 12U elimination tournament matchup. Penn Eckenrode added three RBIs of his own, while Justin Johnson and Vazquez combined for a strong effort on the mound to keep Abington’s tournament run alive.

What drew Makenzie to Lafayette wasn’t just the athletics but also the tight-knit community and family-like culture that helped her thrive. She credits the low faculty-to-student ratio and the school\'s dedicated support for athletes as keys to her success, both on the field and in the classroom. Her academic drive has earned her a spot on the Dean’s List, a reflection of the same discipline she brings to her sport.

Now, back on track and determined, Tessa has clear goals for her senior year: help lead her soccer team to a fourth straight district title and win a district championship in basketball. Her dedication and perseverance are stronger than ever.

Her goals are set high for the coming seasons. She sets out to break the 1-minute mark in the 400m, win the 400m at districts, earn All-Region honors again in track, and earn First Team All-Conference in soccer.

Mid Valley jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning before adding five more in the second and four in the third. The offense racked up 14 hits in total, with Jacob Bennett leading the way by going a perfect 3-for-3, including a double, three runs scored, and four total bases. Bradley Siegfried and Dom DelRosso each collected multiple hits, while Anthony Mancuso and John Bohanski contributed key RBIs to extend the lead.

“It was a lot of firsts for me,” says Wyoming Area’s Taylor Gashi, who just qualified for the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics in not one—but three separate events: the Heptathlon, Triple Jump, and Discus. What’s even more impressive? She did it just days after returning from a leadership experience at West Point, balancing military drills with Olympic-level training. From early mornings at West Point to a podium finish at Millersville University, Taylor’s story isn’t just about winning — it’s about relentless drive, community pride, and a young athlete proving that hard work and heart go hand-in-hand.

Marek Samsell went 3-for-3 and Giovanni Sosa drove in three runs as Moosic powered past Dunmore, 11-5, in a District 17 12U elimination game at Abington Little League. With a five-run fifth inning and strong pitching from Sosa, Moosic stays alive in the District 17 tournament.

GWA\'s pitchers maintained control, striking out batters and limiting Northwest Area\'s opportunities with consistent precision. Despite the lopsided score, the young athletes from both sides showcased their dedication, though GWA\'s superior strategy and execution were unmistakable.