DuBois clinched a 4-1 win over Hollidaysburg in the PIAA Class 5A baseball semifinals, securing a spot in the state championship game.
Noah Farrell delivered a dominant six‑inning outing, surrendering no hits while striking out ten batters. Brody Knouse provided the offense with a home run in the second inning, and Mason Dinkfelt added a homer in the third. Reliever Grady Galiczynski closed the game by striking out two in the seventh.
Hollidaysburg finished the season with a stellar 21‑3 record. Donald Miller paced the team with a league‑leading 12 doubles, while Tanner Rossman contributed two home runs and 12 RBIs. Pitcher Cole Hartman threw a perfect relief inning without allowing a baserunner.
State Championship Matchup
The DuBois squad will now meet Greencastle‑Antrim in the championship game, a contest that promises another high‑stakes showdown.
Among the standout players, leadoff hitter Josh Banks will continue his baseball career while also committing to play football at Penn State.
Fans can look forward to a thrilling finale as the Tigers aim to capture the title, with the full roster of Noah Farrell, Brody Knouse, Mason Dinkfelt, Jon Szynal, Josh Johnson, Trey Wingard, Adam Drahushak, Samson Deeb, Luke Reed and Nate Phillips poised to make an impact.