Dallas Mountaineers

Long before the national championships, state medals and 200-foot throws, Pitcavage was simply a young athlete showing up to the gym while most kids his age were still waking up.

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.

One day after forcing a winner-take-all championship game, Back Mountain Little League completed its remarkable comeback Saturday, defeating Green Ridge Little League 4-2 to capture the Section 5 9-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The title sends Back Mountain to next week’s Pennsylvania State Tournament in Selinsgrove.

Back Mountain Little League kept its season alive Friday evening, using timely hitting and a strong pitching performance to edge Green Ridge Little League, 4-3, in the Section 5 9-10-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The victory forces a decisive winner-take-all championship game Saturday afternoon with a trip to the Pennsylvania State Tournament on the line.

Back Mountain Little League built an early cushion, weathered a late charge from Mountain Top, and punched its ticket to the Section 5 9-11 Championship with a 7-5 victory Thursday evening. Despite Mountain Top outhitting Back Mountain 14-6, timely hitting, disciplined at-bats and clean defense proved to be the difference as the District 32 champions earned a date with fellow District 32 representative Green Ridge in Friday night’s title game.

From a state silver medalist to a national champion, Dallas standout Hunter Pitcavage delivered the throw of his life on the biggest stage. The Mountaineers junior uncorked a personal-best 224-foot throw on his final attempt at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, capturing gold and recording a mark that now ranks among the very best in the country.

NEPA Elite Volleyball Club Sending Three Teams to Nationals, Showcasing the Best of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Tunkhannock is headed back to the championship game, and this time, the Tigers will get a chance to face the team that ended their season a year ago.

The postseason atmosphere was there Tuesday night, and the Dallas Varsity Mountaineers responded with one of their most complete performances of the season.

For four innings, Dallas found itself chasing. Then the bats woke up at the perfect time. With the season hanging in the balance, the Mountaineers delivered a four-run fifth inning and flipped the game on its head, surviving Wyoming Area 4-3 Monday night to advance in the District 2 Class 4A playoffs. Now comes the heavyweight test waiting ahead.

The Dallas Mountaineers jumped out to an early lead Friday night, but a big third inning helped Williamsport pull away for an 8-2 victory in a late-season matchup.

For a few innings, Dallas looked ready to land a statement punch in the Back Mountain rivalry showdown. Then Lake-Lehman answered. Behind another electric outing from JMU commit Hannah Chipego and a relentless offensive response, the Knights erased an early five-run deficit to stun Dallas 8-6 Thursday night in a rivalry matchup that felt every bit like postseason softball. With 12 more strikeouts added to her career total, Chipego now sits just three away from the Wyoming Valley Conference all-time strikeout record.

Sunshine, fast times, district records, and unforgettable performances took over Scranton Memorial Stadium as the PIAA District 2 Championships delivered two electric days of track and field action. From Wilkes-Barre Area’s record-breaking relay to Olivia Thomas announcing herself as a statewide star, District 2’s biggest stage was loaded with moments that turned heads across Pennsylvania.

One of the Wyoming Valley’s most historic football traditions is getting a new backdrop for its diamond anniversary. The 75th UNICO Football Classic heads to Wilkes-Barre Area this month, bringing together the region’s top WVC senior standouts for one final night under the lights.

For six innings, Crestwood looked ready to leave PNC Field with a statement win. Then Dallas flipped the entire game upside down in one explosive inning, capped by a grand slam that sent the Mountaineers dugout into a frenzy.