July 9, 1998 Eric Dedinsky collects three hits, one a homer, and knocks in four runs to help lead Jim Thorpe to a 13-2 victory over Valley West in the District 18 Little League tournament. Dedinsky belts his two-run blast in the second inning to give his team the lead for good. Derick Reis, who throws a five-hitter for the pitching win, collects three hits and knocks in a pair of runs. Danny Flizack adds two hits and a run scored while Mike Brisbane slugs a solo homer.