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.

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.

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.

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.

Briella’s game-tying hit and shutdown relief led the Lady Wreckers to a 7-6 walk-off win over Warrington. One win away from states.

Abington broke open a close game with a six-run sixth inning and rode strong pitching from Evan Ross to defeat Pittston 13-3. Murphy Lyle delivered 3 RBIs, and the Abington announcer brought constant energy to every at-bat, fueling a dominant team effort at home.