After fighting through the elimination bracket and forcing a winner-take-all championship game with a victory the day before, East Side Little League completed one of the most remarkable runs of the Pennsylvania State Tournament, defeating Blue Mountain 12-8 to claim the 2026 Pennsylvania State Championship.

With their season on the line, East Side delivered its most complete performance of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament on Monday, defeating previously unbeaten Blue Mountain 8-2 to force a decisive winner-take-all championship game.

Behind a dominant combined no-hitter from Ryan Donnelly and Ryan Hennessey, an explosive offensive performance, and flawless execution in every phase of the game, East Side overwhelmed Newtown Edgmont Little League 10-0 in just 3½ innings via the mercy rule to advance to the Pennsylvania State Little League Championship.

One win away. Blue Mountain refused to let the moment get too big. The Section 6 champions stayed unbeaten at the Pennsylvania Little League Majors State Tournament, knocking off previously undefeated Newtown-Edgmont, 9-2, to punch their ticket straight to Monday’s Championship Series. Now, while the rest of the field battles through the elimination bracket for the right to face them, Blue Mountain waits just one victory away from a trip to Bristol and a Pennsylvania State Championship.

Facing elimination in the Boys Little League Tournament, Hollidaysburg erupted for 10 runs in the fourth inning, including two grand slams, to defeat Back Mountain 15-3 on Friday in Jenkins Township. The victory keeps Hollidaysburg\'s tournament hopes alive as it advances to face Eastside on Saturday.

A dramatic sixth-inning home run brought West Point within a single run, but East Side held strong down the stretch to seal a thrilling 5-4 victory! Read the full recap and view complete player stats now on SportzWire.

A lights-out performance on the mound and an explosive start at the plate set the tone in Thursday\'s 12U District matchup between Back Mountain and Newtown Edgemont! Catch the full game breakdown, key plays, and full player statistics now on SportzWire.

A late-game home run blast and an incredible eight-strikeout pitching performance set the stage for an epic showdown between West Point and French Creek today! West Point rallied in the crucial late innings, but French Creek fought back with massive power at the plate. Who took home Player of the Game honors in this intense 5 to 3 thriller? Click the link below to read the full game recap exclusively on www.sportzwire.com!

An early lead, a massive comeback, and back-to-back late-game home runs! The matchup between Hollidaysburg and Milton had fans on the edge of their seats from the first pitch to the final out. Who sparked the ultimate rally to secure the victory? Click the link below to read the full game recap

Championships will eventually be decided. A team will punch its ticket to Bristol, and another season will come to an end. But long after the last out is recorded in Jenkins Township, what this week will truly be remembered for isn’t just baseball. It’s the people behind it. The volunteers. The families. The umpires. The grounds crew. The community. And the reminder that sports still have the power to bring us together.

Back Mountain edges out West Point 5-4 in a thrilling Pennsylvania State Little League Major Baseball Tournament matchup. Matthew Wycallis scores twice and Ollie Bross seals the win with a game-ending strikeout. Full recap on SportzWire!

Charlie Corsanico hits two home runs, including a grand slam, and drives in six runs as Newtown Edgmont defeats French Creek 10-2 in the state tournament. Read the full game recap and stats on SportzWire!

A four-run lead vanished, the game was deadlocked in the fifth, and state tournament advancement hung in the balance. When Blue Mountain needed a clutch answer against a resilient Milton squad, Owen Borger delivered the swing of the day with a go-ahead RBI double to left field. Relief pitcher Chase Goodman then took the mound in the sixth and slammed the door shut, striking out three straight batters to protect the lead and secure a nail-biting 5-4 victory for Blue Mountain.

Catch all the action from the 2026 Pennsylvania Little League Majors State Tournament opener on SportzWire. A dominant pitching duel turned into an instant classic as the East Side 12U All Stars secured a thrilling 2 to 1 victory over the Hollidaysburg 12U Navy 2026 squad following a dramatic late game home run.

Eight champions. One destination. One step closer to the Little League World Series. Pennsylvania’s best Majors teams have arrived in Jenkins Township, and Sportzwire will be there all week with live broadcasts, photos, highlights, recaps, and behind-the-scenes coverage you won’t find anywhere else. Follow along as the road to Williamsport begins. #StayWired