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Pine Grove tops Mid Valley to reach state title game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:32 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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Summary

Pine Grove Cardinals defeated Mid Valley Spartans 7-1 in a PIAA Class 3A semifinal on June 8 in Hazleton. Chelcy Clark pitched effectively, while the Cardinals' offense totaled seven hits, including a home run from Callee Leffler. Pine Grove led early, and after Mid Valley closed the gap to 2-1, they pulled ahead again with a strong performance in the sixth inning. The Cardinals, now at 26-2 for the season, will face Sharon High School for the championship on June 10.

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By the Numbers

•Pine Grove advances to the PIAA Class 3A championship game.
•Chelcy Clark led the pitching effort in the win.
•Callee Leffler hit a key home run to extend the lead.
•Pine Grove's offense produced seven hits in the game.
•The championship game against Sharon High School is scheduled for June 10.

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10:32 AMYahoo Sports — H.S. SOFTBALL: Pine Grove takes down Mid Valley to advance to state title game

What they're saying

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HAZLETON — Winning one state championship is hard enough. Defending the crown is even harder. That’s what the Pine Grove Cardinals have learned throughout the course of this 2026 season, and the Cardinals’ journey to win back-to-back state titles hit another milestone on Monday. Behind another terrific pitching performance from Chelcy Clark, the Cardinals defeated the Mid Valley Spartans 7-1 ...
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