August 1, 1996 — A big day at the plate and on the mound by Ryan Gorka lifts Lansford to a 7-3 victory over Tamaqua in the Panther Valley Little League Tournament. Gorka connects for a two-run homer in the second inning, adds a double later in the contest, and finishes with two runs scored. He also tosses five-plus innings, allowing four hits while striking out seven. Vince Blasko contributes three hits and two runs, while Trevor Krisak delivers a two-run single. Justin Washousky also knocks in a pair of runs.