Published July 15. 2014 04:00PM
The Franklin Township 15-year-old Babe Ruth team made a strong run through the District 4 loser's bracket to advance to the Pennsylvania State Tournament. Franklin Township finished in second place in the district tournament to earn its berth in the state tourney that open on Thursday, July 17 in Drums. After losing to eventual champ Valley, 16-1 in its opener, franklin won four straight games, defeating Lansford, Pottsville, Blue Valley and Greater Hazleton to reach the finals of the double elimination tourney where they once again fell to Valley. Team members are, front row, from left, Aaron Joyce, James Fayocavitz, Jack Burkhart, Max Pompa, Chris Valdez and Derek Joyce. Back row, coach Dirk Pompa, coach Eric Burkhart, Gregory Palmer, Chris Miccichie, Owen Snisky, Nick Porembo, James O'Toole, Noah Sensinger, Darin Kemmerer and coach Jeff Sensinger
@Caption Stand Alone:Franklin Township Babe Ruth advances to 15-year old state tourney The Franklin Township 15-year-old Babe Ruth team made a strong run through the District 4 loser's bracket to advance to the Pennsylvania State Tournament. Franklin Township finished in second place in the district tournament to earn its berth in the state tourney that open on Thursday, July 17 in Drums. After losing to eventual champ Valley, 16-1 in its opener, Franklin won four straight games, defeating Lansford, Pottsville, Blue Valley and Greater Hazleton to reach the finals of the double elimination tourney where they once again fell to Valley. Team members are, front row, from left, Aaron Joyce, James Fayocavitz, Jack Burkhart, Max Pompa, Chris Valdez, Derek Joyce; back row, coach Dirk Pompa, coach Eric Burkhart, Gregory Palmer, Chris Miccichie, Owen Snisky, Nick Porembo, James O'Toole, Noah Sensinger, Darin Kemmerer and coach Jeff Sensinger.