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One day after forcing a winner-take-all championship game, Back Mountain Little League completed its remarkable comeback Saturday, defeating Green Ridge Little League 4-2 to capture the Section 5 9-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The title sends Back Mountain to next week’s Pennsylvania State Tournament in Selinsgrove.
Anyone who watched Aaron Crossley on Friday nights at Wyoming Area knew he was different. The explosive runs, breakaway speed and relentless style made him one of the most decorated players in program history. Now, after two seasons at Lehigh University, Crossley is preparing for what could be his biggest year yet.
Back Mountain Little League kept its season alive Friday evening, using timely hitting and a strong pitching performance to edge Green Ridge Little League, 4-3, in the Section 5 9-10-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The victory forces a decisive winner-take-all championship game Saturday afternoon with a trip to the Pennsylvania State Tournament on the line.
Back Mountain Little League built an early cushion, weathered a late charge from Mountain Top, and punched its ticket to the Section 5 9-11 Championship with a 7-5 victory Thursday evening. Despite Mountain Top outhitting Back Mountain 14-6, timely hitting, disciplined at-bats and clean defense proved to be the difference as the District 32 champions earned a date with fellow District 32 representative Green Ridge in Friday night’s title game.