A combined no-hitter and balanced team offense lifted Mid Valley to a 13-0 win over Wayne Highlands, securing the District 32 championship in a game filled with energy and effort on both sides.

In a fun and competitive battle between two rising programs, GWA edged Northwest 4-1 to win the District 31 title, backed by timely hitting and clean defense.

The Northern Tier League has announced their 2024-25 Softball All-Star teams.

Stella Styczen delivered a masterclass in the circle, throwing a no-hitter with 8 strikeouts to lift Hanover Area past Mountain Top 1-0 in the District 16 semifinals. Jillian Weidner sparked the offense with a bunt single and two stolen bases, while Styczen’s RBI knock proved to be the game-winner in a battle of elite pitching.

With the game tied in the final inning, Kayla Magallanes delivered a walk-off single to cap a thrilling 8-7 comeback victory over Back Mountain. GWA moves on to face Northwest in the District 16 title game.

Behind 11 strikeouts from Natalie Pikas and a three-inning offensive burst, the GWA 11/12 Allstars powered past Harveys Lake to secure another postseason victory.

Trailing by four runs with just six outs remaining, the GWA 11/12 All-Stars refused to fold. A relentless fifth-inning rally and clutch pitching from Natalie Pikas lifted them to a gutsy 9-8 comeback win over Back Mountain. A full-team effort and never-quit attitude powered this statement victory.

With a field change, a spontaneous anthem, and a walk-off win, Valley View’s state quarterfinal was packed with heart. Abbi Call and Ashlyn Palickar delivered in the biggest moments to send the Cougars to the 4A semifinals.

SportzWire will provide live audio broadcasts of Monday’s PIAA softball semifinals, featuring Valley View vs. Northwestern Lehigh and Mid Valley vs. Pine Grove Area. Tony Sibilla of Penn Sports Radio will call the Valley View game, while Nate Johns and Paul Bo will cover Mid Valley. All four teams fall within SportzWire’s coverage area. Listen live at SportzWire.com. Tickets are available now at PIAA.org.

With the game on the line and the bases loaded, Zoie Krupovich made a sliding catch in center to halt a North Schuylkill rally and preserve the lead—earning the SportzWire Play of the Game. Add in a triple from Ashlyn Palickar and a complete game from Taylor Cawley, and Valley View was on its way to the state quarterfinals with a 6-2 win.

The scoreboard closed the chapter, but North Pocono’s story this season was one of pride, perseverance, and a program on the rise. The Lady Trojans walk away with memories, momentum — and their heads held high.

From the mound to the batter’s box to shortstop, Valley View found a way. Taylor Cawley’s solo homer and Kalli Karwowski’s highlight-reel play secured a 1-0 win and kept the Cougars dancing into the quarterfinals.

Two homers. Four RBIs. Five strong innings. Taylor Cawley’s dominance on both sides of the ball lifted Valley View to a 7-3 win over Tunkhannock and the District 2 4A championship.

Ava Hazelton struck out 13 and Mid Valley rallied in the 6th to take down Lake-Lehman 6-4 in a back-and-forth playoff thriller. Cortazar tripled, Larson drove in two, and the Spartanettes move on.

Mary Lombardi’s four-hit game and Anne Carter’s 11 strikeouts helped Holy Redeemer erase an early deficit and secure an 8-4 postseason win over Elk Lake.