June 5, 1997 — Kyle Kester collects two hits and knocks in two runs to help Tamaqua gain a 4-1 victory over Pottsville. The victory allows Tamaqua to clinch the Valley Senior Babe Ruth first-half title. Kester opens the scoring with a solo homer in the fourth inning and adds an RBI double in the fifth. Matt Leitzel and Bryan Davis combine to pitch a two-hitter, with Leitzel tossing four frames for the victory. Matt Stauffer contributes an RBI single and run scored, while Mike Marchalk chips in with a hit and run.