BERWICK — The run is over for the State College Junior American Legion Post 245 baseball team.
On July 25, the team of 13- to 15-year-olds lost a 4-1 contest to Boyertown in the elimination bracket final of the Junior American League state tournament, effectively ending its 2017 season.
The tournament, which was held in Berwick, saw State College open with a 3-2 win over Freemansburg. Kevin Kurzinger took the win on the mound for State College, and also helped himself at the plate with two singles.
In Game 2, State College fell to Spring City, 6-0. Kurzinger was saddled with the loss. Nathan Polo was hot at the plate, connecting on a single and a double.
State College earned the right to the elimination game final with Boyertown after defeating Souderton 8-7 in Game 3. Noah Aungst was the game’s winning pitcher, and led the offense with three singles. Quincy Steidle and Colin Davis also contributed at the plate, with two singles each.
The team captured the district title for the first time after defeating Beech Creek, 4-1, on July 16.
The team finished the regular season with a 17-3 record.
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