Sunday's District Finals Doubleheader
A packed schedule awaits baseball enthusiasts this Sunday as the Little League Major Baseball district championship doubleheader takes place, featuring four teams representing Districts 16 and 31. The event will crown champions in both districts, with the action spread across two afternoon slots.
In the District 31 championship, Greater Pittston Area will square off against Back Mountain at 2 p.m. The Pittston squad secured its spot by dominating Greater Wyoming Area 11-1 in the semifinals, while Back Mountain rolled past Kingston/Forty Fort 10-0.
Across the bracket, the District 16 final will pit Valley East against Mountain Top at 4 p.m. Valley East advanced with a 4-0 shutout of Hazleton, and Mountain Top edged out Valley West 7-2 to earn the championship berth.
Semifinal Highlights
Back Mountain’s 10-2 victory over Old Forge in the Section 5 Minor Softball tournament underscores the depth of competition among the remaining teams, keeping their title hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Dingman Delaware is set to contest the Section 5 Junior Baseball championship on Friday, facing Hazle Township/Freeland in a matchup that promises another round of high‑stakes play.
Looking Ahead
With several squads still in contention across both baseball and softball divisions, the upcoming days promise further excitement for fans throughout the region. The winners of these finals will move forward to represent their districts in the next tier of competition.