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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Dallas used a mix of early offense and late power to earn a 7-2 win over Wallenpaupack on Tuesday.

One hour after taking down Wyoming Valley West 9-8 in a continued game from their own senior night, the Dallas Mountaineers beat the Lake-Lehman Black Knights 11-3 on their senior night. The Mountaineers played a complete game on both sides of the ball, led by junior pitcher Dominick Zangardi and senior outfielder Kaden Coyne.

With soggy fields and unsettled skies looming large over the region, high school baseball teams have faced more challenges getting on the field than staying on it.

Despite a strong showing at the plate and a solo home run from Dominick Zangardi, the Dallas Mountaineers fell just short in a 3-2 loss to the Pittston Patriots on Wednesday.

Zach Cwalinski tossed a three-hit shutout and Valley View’s bats came alive just enough in the fifth inning to down Wallenpaupack 3-0 in a classic pitcher’s duel Wednesday evening.