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Commonwealth Clash: PSBCA Announces Rosters for Inaugural Pennsylvania High School All-Star Game

Commonwealth Clash: PSBCA Announces Rosters for Inaugural Pennsylvania High School All-Star Game

June 9, 2025 Justin Bradley

As the state comes together for this milestone event, players from across Pennsylvania will take the field wearing their school colors one final time. For District 2, the showcase carries added pride with six seniors earning selections: Nick Ledger (Hazleton Area), Silvio Giardina (Pittston Area), Max Forgione (Dunmore), and Thomas LaCoe (Abington Heights) headline the group, representing a region that continues to produce top-tier baseball talent. Their inclusion is not just a reward—it’s a reflection of the consistent excellence cultivated in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Red Barons Claim NWALL Minor League Title with Commanding Victory Over Blue Bombers

Red Barons Claim NWALL Minor League Title with Commanding Victory Over Blue Bombers

June 7, 2025 Carrie Miner Yaple

In the end, it was a complete team effort that secured the championship for the undefeated Red Barons—stellar pitching, timely hitting, sharp defense, and relentless base running all played their part in crowning them league champions.

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Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes Advance in State Playoffs with Gritty 3-1 Win Over BSHS Eagles

Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes Advance in State Playoffs with Gritty 3-1 Win Over BSHS Eagles

June 5, 2025 Carrie Miner Yaple

A key second-inning surge proved to be the difference-maker as Mount Carmel plated two runs early to grab momentum. They added an insurance run in the fourth, and while the Eagles managed a lone tally in the third, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Red Tornadoes’ defensive sharpness and timely hitting.

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Fifth-Inning Surge Lifts Palmyra Past Pittston in 7–3 State Playoff Victory

Fifth-Inning Surge Lifts Palmyra Past Pittston in 7–3 State Playoff Victory

June 2, 2025 Matt Flanagan

A five-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as Palmyra used timely hitting and flawless defense to defeat Pittston 7–3 on Monday in playoff action.

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Barr’s Command, Clutch Bats Lift Pittston Over Abington Heights in 3-1 Victory

Barr’s Command, Clutch Bats Lift Pittston Over Abington Heights in 3-1 Victory

May 29, 2025 Brad Loff

In a tightly contested battle between two strong arms, Pittston’s Elijah Barr delivered a complete-game gem while his teammates made the most of limited opportunities to seal a 3-1 win over Abington Heights.

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Blue Devils Weather Early Storm, Outlast Elk Lake in 7–5 Victory to Advance to District Final

Blue Devils Weather Early Storm, Outlast Elk Lake in 7–5 Victory to Advance to District Final

May 28, 2025 Matt Flanagan

Elk Lake came out swinging, but it was Old Forge who came out on top—and now they’re headed to the district championship.

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Red Tornadoes Strike Gold: Mount Carmel Claims District IV AAA Title in Tense 1-0 Battle

Red Tornadoes Strike Gold: Mount Carmel Claims District IV AAA Title in Tense 1-0 Battle

May 27, 2025 Carrie Miner Yaple

Fans were treated to a masterclass in postseason baseball, with both teams locked in a scoreless duel through four innings. But in the top of the fifth, the Red Tornadoes finally cracked the code.

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Notre Dame-Green Pond Dominates Palmerton to Capture District XI 3A Championship

Notre Dame-Green Pond Dominates Palmerton to Capture District XI 3A Championship

May 27, 2025 Carrie Miner Yaple

The Crusaders’ offense exploded with 14 hits, highlighted by a seven-run second inning and a five-run third that quickly put the game out of reach. Palmerton struggled both at the plate and in the field, managing just four hits and committing five costly errors, more than their run total.

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Crestwood Blanks Wyoming Area to Advance to District Final

Crestwood Blanks Wyoming Area to Advance to District Final

May 26, 2025 Matt Flanagan

The Crestwood Comets punched their ticket to the District 2 Class 4A championship game with a commanding 10-0, five-inning win over Wyoming Area in Monday’s semifinal matchup at home.

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The 416 Project: Carrying on the Legacy with Help from the Community

The 416 Project: Carrying on the Legacy with Help from the Community

May 25, 2025 Doug Noldy

The 416 Project honors the lives of Shane Rivenburgh and David Duchnik—two beloved Lakeland alumni whose legacies continue to inspire through community-driven efforts. From impactful legislation like Shane’s Law and the Blue Light Law, to events such as the Shane Rivenburgh Big Ball Classic and the David Duchnik Memorial Golf Tournament, their memory fuels a mission of giving back. With over $100,000 already raised toward a planned indoor baseball training facility in Scott Township, this story is not just about loss—it’s about how a community comes together to build something lasting in their name.

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Elk Lake Surges Late to Edge Holy Cross 4-3 in Playoff Thriller

Elk Lake Surges Late to Edge Holy Cross 4-3 in Playoff Thriller

May 25, 2025 Brad Loff

Cohen Orlandini’s go-ahead single in the seventh capped off a gritty comeback by Elk Lake, who battled back from a two-run deficit to eliminate Holy Cross 4-3 in Saturday’s playoff matchup.

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Fritz Dominates at Plate and on Mound as Wilkes-Barre Rolls Past Williamsport

Fritz Dominates at Plate and on Mound as Wilkes-Barre Rolls Past Williamsport

May 23, 2025 Matt Flanagan

Behind a standout performance from Nathan Fritz, Wilkes-Barre Area stormed back from an early deficit to defeat Williamsport 9-3 on Friday.

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Red Tornadoes Shut Out Troy Trojans 4-0, Advance to District IV 3A Final

Red Tornadoes Shut Out Troy Trojans 4-0, Advance to District IV 3A Final

May 23, 2025 Carrie Miner Yaple

The game was defined by a masterful performance on the mound from Mount Carmel ace Drew Yagodzinskie. The right-hander delivered a complete game shutout, striking out eight batters over seven innings.

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Bohenek Silences Bats as Riverside Tops Western Wayne in District II AAA Semifinal, 5-2

Bohenek Silences Bats as Riverside Tops Western Wayne in District II AAA Semifinal, 5-2

May 22, 2025 Brad Loff

Riverside turned to Nicholas Bohenek in a pressure-filled semifinal, and he delivered five no-hit innings to shut down Western Wayne and lead the Vikings to a 5-2 comeback win in the District II AAA semifinal.

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Dunmore Dominates Montrose 15-0 in District II 3A Semifinal

Dunmore Dominates Montrose 15-0 in District II 3A Semifinal

May 22, 2025 Brad Loff

Dunmore stormed into the District II Class 3A championship with a 15-0 semifinal win over Montrose, powered by a 3-hit, 5-RBI performance from Evan Mizenko and a shutout on the mound by Max Forgione.

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