August 7, 1996 — The East All-Stars score 13 runs in the second inning to win a wild 21-12 decision in the annual Panther Valley Little League Tournament All-Star game at Franklin Township’s Phifer Ice Dam field. Rick Robertson of Towamensing collects two hits, one a homer, and drives in three runs for the winners. Weatherly’s Nick Durham adds two hits and an RBI, while Larry Wing of Jim Thorpe contributes a single and three RBIs. Towamensing’s Matt Johnston chips in with a run-scoring triple. For the West squad, Jamie Ryan of Tamaqua belts a grand slam while Nesquehoning’s Josh Leinhard ends with two double and two RBIs.