Mid Valley’s baseball squad surged to a 12‑4 triumph over Crestwood in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals, a performance that propelled the team into the championship game against Wyoming Area.
A standout display from the Vikings' roster
Contributions from Cooper Lukasavage, who pitched six innings allowing four runs on six hits with two walks and five strikeouts, and Joe Romanosky, who reached base five times with four singles and a walk while scoring four runs, highlighted the offense. Additional firepower came from Nick Mills, whose two‑out, two‑run home run in the sixth capped the scoring, while Ryan Kropa, Miles McShea, Jack Rodgers, Jaxson Fedak, Jake Bondy, Spencer Kalinoski, Aaron Merrifield, Jeremy Cali, Brett Yanoski, Nick Hricenak, Sean Foley, Alden Felker, Stephen Newhart, Lucas Benscoter, Tyler Jervis, William Evans, Peyton VanValkenburgh, Brady Youngblood, Nick Bednar, Greg Van Gorder, Cameron Lynch, and Thomas Kiersted added depth and stability throughout the game.
A championship showdown on the horizon
The Vikings will meet Wyoming Area on May 29 at Wilkes University, a rematch that could cement a third straight District 2 title and a berth in the PIAA Class 4A tournament beginning June 1. The stakes extend beyond the district, as the victors will earn a spot in the state‑wide competition that showcases the region’s top high school talent.
Other classifications produce their own drama
In Class 2A, Elk Lake defeated Lackawanna Trail 8‑2, with Brayden Miller knocking in four runs and earning the win on the mound. Meanwhile, Dallas edged Wallenpaupack 2‑1, as solo home runs by Peyton VanValkenburgh and Brady Youngblood, together with a complete‑game five‑hit effort from Nick Bednar, secured the victory. Both teams will advance to their respective finals on May 29, adding further storylines to the district’s rich postseason narrative.
The finals will be staged at Wilkes University, where the winners will join the broader PIAA tournament slated to begin June 1, continuing a tradition of high‑caliber high school baseball in northeastern Pennsylvania.