Palmerton’s baseball team secured a spot in the postseason with a victory on Thursday.

Pleasant Valley’s boys and girls also earned a sweep in track and field action. The Bears also posted victories in softball and girls lacrosse action.

BASEBALL

Wilson-Palmerton

A late rally lifted Palmerton to a 4-1 Colonial League victory over Wilson.

The Bombers only managed two hits, but capitalized on miscues to push across three runs in the sixth inning to take the lead.

Leadoff hitter Trey Sterling paced the Bombers (10-5, 8-5) with a single, a walk and an RBI, while Daniel Lucykanish added a single, walk and a run scored.

Chase Reph – and courtesy runners Ty Sander and Dan Rumfield – each scored a run for Palmerton, which is currently third in Class 3A.

The Warriors fell to 5-8 overall, and 4-7 in the league.

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Fredericks, Kardos (6) and Partridge; Horvath, Reph (4), Beahm (6) and Serfass. W - Beahm. L - Fredericks.

Wallenpaupack-Pleasant Vy.

Wallenpaupack rolled to a 23-9 non-league victory over Pleasant Valley.

The Buckhorns pounded out 23 hits - including three home runs - highlighted by Wyatt Peifer’s grand slam in the seventh inning.

Jordan Santiago added the other two homers for the visitors with a two-run blast and a solo shot.

Dominic Payan led the Bears (11-6 overall) with a 4-for-5 performance at the plate, recording four singles and two runs scored.

Nathan Loch (two singles, double, three runs scored), Jack Smale (two singles, a run scored, RBI) and Ryan Kymer (two singles, two RBIs) also had multiple hits for PV.

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Pleasant Valley 103 320 0 - 9 15 6

Schmalzle, Nilsen (4), Bond (6); Meitzler, Walters (2), Kymer (4), Smale (7). W - Schmalzle. L - Meitzler. HR: Wallenpaupack – Santiago (2, 1st, one on; 7th, none on); Peifer (7th, three on).

SOFTBALL

ES South-Pleasant Valley

It was the heart of the order that produced for Pleasant Valley in a 15-0 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference victory over East Stroudsburg South.

The Bears’ three, four and five hitters finished 8-for-9 at the plate. Danica Getz, who hits out of the five-hole, led the way with a single, double, two runs scored and four RBIs.

Lydia Borger chipped in with two singles, a double, three runs scored and three RBIs for PV (7-7), while cleanup hitter Brianna Pridham added three singles, three runs scored and three RBIs.

Hailey Krock connected for a solo home run in the second inning for the Bears.

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DiBello and Venslosky; K. Getz and Ratti. W - K. Getz. L - DiBello. HR: PV - Krock (2nd, none on).

Palisades-Northern Lehigh

Kariye Teman tossed a complete game, three-hit shutout as Palisades recorded a 6-0 Colonial League victory over Northern Lehigh.

Teman struck out 13 and only allowed one walk for the Pirates (4-6, 3-6). She also finished with a single, double and a run scored.

Jordyn Hemingway finished with two singles for the Bulldogs (8-6, 4-5). Marissa Maehrer added the other hit in the setback.

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Teman and Lucas; Heiney and Stock. W - Teman. L - Heiney.

Lehighton-Pen Argyl

A three-run third pushed Pen Argyl to a 3-1 non-league win over Lehighton.

The Green Knights (8-4) bunched a single and three doubles together to produce the runs, as Carina Cutane knocked in two runs and Katie Knecht added the other RBI. Kayla Holley earned the win in the circle and recorded 10 strikeouts.

Abbie Miller struck out 14 and didn’t surrender a walk for the Tribe (4-9). Miller also added a double and scored a run on Addison Chavanic’s RBI single. Madyson Bergdahl and Alyssa Myers both posted extra-base hits with doubles.

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Miller and Mertz; Holley and Rissmiller. W - Holley. L - Miller.

Tamaqua-Tri-Valley

Defending State champ Tri-Valley remained unbeaten with a 10-0 victory over Tamaqua.

The Bulldogs’ (10-0) Emma Maurer had a big game in the circle and at the plate. Maurer tossed a one-hitter with seven strikeouts and no walks. She added a three-run home run in the first inning.

Lexi Snyder (two singles, a double, two runs scored, three RBIs) and Gianna Poletti (single, double, two runs scored) also contributed with multiple hits.

Hailey Williams was the lone Blue Raider (5-8) to reach base, recording a single.

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Clifford, Linkhorst (2) and Krall; Maurer and Rice. W - Maurer. L - Clifford. HR: Tri-Valley - Maurer (1st, two on).

BOYS LACROSSE

Central Cath.-Northwestern

Defending state champion Allentown Central Catholic pulled away in the second half for a 13-6 victory over Northwestern.

The Tigers trailed 4-3 at half, but the Vikings outscored the hosts 9-3 the rest of the way.

Ben Scandone led Central (10-0) with three goals, while Mike Driscoll added two goals and an assist.

Andrew Collins and Cade Christopher paced the Tigers (8-5), as both finished with two goals. Drew Sabo and Blaine Snyder both added scores, while Austin Sosnovik chipped in with an assist, and Bailen Smargiassi finished with 13 saves.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Bethlehem Cath.-Pleasant Vy.

Alexandra Bush reached another milestone as Pleasant Valley rolled to an 18-0 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference victory over Bethlehem Catholic.

Bush posted her 100th-career assist on the way to five goals and two assists, while Brielle McInaw added five goals and two assists for the Bears (11-3).

Emily Butler added two goals and an assist, and Olivia Iandoli contributed one goal and an assist. Morgan Ryals added two assists.

Devon Bush, Madison Fava, Cecilia Cordova, Logan Keefe and Ashley Palmieri also scored, while Riley Green and Keylee Dugey each recorded assists.

TRACK

Pleasant Valley-PM West

Pleasant Valley swept Pocono Mountain West in Eastern Pennsylvania Conference dual meet action.

The Bears came away with an 85-47 win on the girls’ side, and posted a 76-56 victory in the boys’ competition.

De’Nair Drew and Edward Lauritsen both grabbed a pair of first-place finishes PV. Drew (100H, 300H) swept the hurdles events, while Lauritsen (1600, 3200) swept the distance events.

GIRLS

Pleasant Valley 85, PM West 47

100 - 1. Nyia Moon (PV) 13.90, 2. Aaliyah Cancel (PMW), 3. Mia Bowden (PMW); 200 - 1. Nemani Moon (PV) 29.10, 2. Aaliyah Cancel (PMW), 3. Melia Whittle (PMW); 400 - 1. Mia Bowden (PMW) 1:09.43, 2. Brianne Steidl (PMW), 3. Chloe Lawrence (PMW); 800 - 1. Haley Klein (PV) 2:47.80, 2. Kaitlyn Guzman (PV), 3. Danielle Boland (PV); 1600 - 1. Danielle Boland (PV) 6:02.94, 2. Ella Bray (PMW), 3. Hailey Klein (PV); 3200 - 1. Ella Bray (PMW) 13:39.52, 2. Lily Dannels (PV), 3. Alyssa Kroeger (PV); 100H - 1. De’Nair Drew (PV) 17.80, 2. Mattison Hyland (PV), 3. Bailey O’Keefe (PV); 300H - 1. De’Nair Drew (PV) 51.60, 2. Kristen Lawrence (PV), 3. Julieth Alfonso (PMW); 400 relay - Pleasant Valley (De’Nair Drew, Nyia Moon, Brittany Williams, Ayla Castellaneta) 54.55; 1600 relay - Pleasant Valley (Nyia Moon, De’Nair Drew, Reese Ruggiero, Mattison Hyland) 4:33.30; 3200 relay - Pleasant Valley (Danielle Boland, Lily Dannels, Katelyn Honadel, Kaitlyn Guzman) 15:18.59; Shot put - 1. Samantha Merklin (PV) 32-7, 2. Mikayla Maloy (PMW), 3. Kara Miller (PV); Discus - 1. Samantha Merklin (PV) 94-5, 2. Nora Jones (PV), 3. Mikayla Maloy (PMW); Javelin - 1. Mikayla Maloy (PMW) 100-3, 2. Bella Beautz (PMW), 3. Kara Miller (PV); Long jump - 1. Melia Whittle (PMW) 14-3, 2. Reese Ruggiero (PV), 3. Aaliyah Cancel (PMW); Triple jump

- 1. Reese Ruggiero (PV) 32-11, 2. Genie Gilbride (PMW), 3. Mattison Hyland (PV).

BOYS

Pleasant Valley 76, PM West 56

100 - 1. Romeo Winckler (PV) 12.60, 2. Jakhi Briley (PMW), 3. Luke DeRiggi (PMW); 200 - 1. Luke DeRiggi (PMW) 26.50, 2. Romeo Winckler (PV), 3. Fitzroy Walters (PV); 400 - 1. Tyler Akob (PV) 54.33, 2. Lorenzo Thompson (PMW), 3. Mark Jackson (PMW); 800 - 1. Raymond Lursen (PV) 2:09.39, 2. Aiden Green (PV), 3. Tyler Akob (PV); 1600 - 1. Edward Lauritsen (PV) 5:30.69, 2. Andrew Ryals (PV), 3. Drew Pais (PMW); 3200 - 1. Edward Lauritsen (PV) 12:18.74, 2. Drew Pais (PMW), 3. Jason Kays (PV); 110H - 1. Christopher Reed (PMW) 18.40, 2. Lorenzo Thompson (PMW), 3. Dylan Dixon (PV); 300H - 1. Christopher Reed (PMW) 48.90, 2. Jayquan Williams (PMW), 3. Taevion Parker (PV); 400 relay - Pleasant Valley (Jarael Moore, Fitzroy Walters, Romeo Winckler, Patrick Moore) 48.47; 1600 relay - Pleasant Valley (Fitzroy Walters, Romeo Winckler, Ryan Bonser, Patrick Moore) 3:47.79; 3200 relay - Pleasant Valley (Trenton Laxton, Isaiah Garmony, Brandon Makara, Edward Lauritsen) 10:17.81; Shot put - 1. Justin Irby (PMW) 39-3, 2. Brandon Nelson (PMW), 3. Julian Canela (PV); Discus - 1. William Bruckman (PV) 98-8, 2. Brandon Nelson (PMW), 3. William Stephani (PV); Javelin - 1. Joseph Kowalczyk (PV) 114-1, 2. Bryce Gilbride (PMW), 3. Liam Carroll (PV); Long jump - 1. Michael Lawrence (PMW) 17-8, 2. Musa Kromah (PMW), 3. Michael Meyers (PV); Triple jump

- 1. Michael Meyers (PV) 34-10.5, 2. Dylan Dixon (PV), 3. Michael Lawrence (PMW).