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Two local Little League teams, Tamaqua and Blue Mountain, are set to compete in the Section 6 tournament this weekend, with the winner advancing to the Pennsylvania State Tournament in Pittston and a potential spot in the Mid‑Atlantic and World Series events later this summer.
The tournament marks the first state championship hosted by District 16/31 since 1986, featuring a full week of games that culminate in a championship match and a pathway to the Mid‑Atlantic tournament in Connecticut.
The District 2 baseball playoffs give every qualifying team a fresh start, with Hazleton Area seeking redemption, Scranton Prep riding a turnaround, and top seeds poised for a May showdown that could test pitchers ahead of the state tournament.