Jim Thorpe defeated Valley West 12-9 on Wednesday to capture the 18th Annual Edward Neifert Memorial 9-year-old Little League Tournament. Team members include front row, from left, Adam Kosciolek, Mason Domski, Cole Lazorick, Jaxson Gehris, Zack Murphy, Brody Schrantz. Middle row, Josh Albanese, Kaden Hess, Michael Antignani, Logan O’Connor and Lee Edwards. Back row, manager Eric Schrantz, assistant coaches Greg Lazorick, Mark Domski, Damon Edwards and Rob Murphy. Missing from the photo is Michael Strucko. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO