August 14, 1988 — The East all-star squad, comprised of players from Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Franklin Township and Jim Thorpe, explode for 18 hits and cruise to a 14-0 victory over the West team in the annual Panther Valley Little League All-Star Game. Ryan Schoenberger collects two doubles for the winners, while Steve Yurichek adds two hits — one a triple. Jason Donadi and Eric Schrantz also finish the contest with two hits. Eric Solt chips in with a triple, and Randy Hyrdo and Matt Von Frisch each contribute a double.