Scranton Knights

Instant classics between city and county for the 92nd dream game

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.

Runs came in waves Wednesday night as District 32 champion Green Ridge Little League and District 16 champion Mountain Top combined for 29 runs in an entertaining Section 5 9-11 All-Star Tournament matchup. After Mountain Top stormed back with an eight-run fourth inning to seize the lead, Green Ridge answered with eight runs of its own in the bottom half before adding seven more in the fifth to earn a 20-9 victory.

When the skies opened up, so did the Carbino bats. Carbino Club Archbald poured on the offense, scoring 11 unanswered runs to capture the District 32 Majors Championship over Green Ridge Little League and punch its ticket to the Section 5 Tournament.

Dominant pitching, timely hitting and clean defense proved to be the difference Monday night at Aston Field. North Pocono’s Majors All-Stars combined for a three-hit shutout while capitalizing on scoring opportunities to earn a 5-0 victory over North East Connell in District 17 Majors pool play.

Abington Little League Blue wasted no time making a statement in District 17 Majors pool play, erupting for eight first-inning runs before cruising to an 11-0 victory over North East Connell at North Scranton Little League. Jaxon Hizny and Max Shursky combined on a five-inning no-hitter, while Evan Ross powered the offense with a two-run shot out of the park.

Ben Hunter starred both at the plate and on the mound, while Aali Muhammad ignited the offense on the bases as Connell Park/East Scranton/Jefferson rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat Dunmore Little League 12-9 Thursday evening in a back-and-forth District 17 11-Year-Old All-Star pool play showdown.

North Scranton Little League jumped out to a four-run first-inning lead, but Carbondale Little League answered with a dramatic comeback, highlighted by an eight-run fifth inning, to earn a 14-7 victory Wednesday evening at Dickson City Crystal Park in District 32 Minors Baseball pool play.

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West Scranton Invaders defeated Scranton 7-2, led by Kaleiah Connor's 10-strikeout pitching and Mckenna Brudnicki's 3 RBI, securing a road victory.

North Pocono Trojans edged the Scranton Knights 3-2. Brayden VonAhnen dominated on the mound and hit a crucial two-run double for the win.

By sunrise, Mike Munchak Way was already buzzing. Cars packed every available space, families lined the gates of Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium, and kids from across Northeast Pennsylvania waited with cleats tied tight for one unforgettable day. When Saquon Barkley stepped onto the field, it turned a local football camp into a full-blown community moment.

From the opening possession Friday night at Mohegan Arena, the Cougars played like a team on a mission, rolling past Scranton 67-30 to capture the District 2 Class 6A championship in convincing fashion.

Because front row isn’t just a seat in the arena, it’s a place in the story. And the story is still being written.

When the nets start snapping early and often, confidence follows. And on this night at Scranton High, the Lady Knights turned a semifinal into a shooting clinic, raining threes and sending a clear message: they’re not done yet.