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UPDATE: The District 6 Class A baseball champion Homer-Center Wildcats (18-7) lost to Serra Catholic, 7-2, Monday in the PIAA Class A semifinals. You can listen to a replay of the game on the MSA Sports Network.
State playoffs, semifinals
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Errors
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Serra Catholic
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7
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11
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0 |
Winning Pitcher - Germin
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Homer-Center
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2
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6
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3
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Losing Pitcher - Ciranni
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Recap
On June 10, Homer-Center defeated Elk County Catholic, 6-2, in the PIAA Class A playoffs Thursday at Rich Kuntz Memorial Field in Punxsutawney on 1160 WCCS and the MSA Sports Network.
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Hits
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Errors
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| Homer-Center |
6
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11
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Winning Pitcher - Bencic
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Elk Co. Catholic
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2
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6
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1
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Losing Pitcher - Childs
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On June 7, the Wildcats beat Neshannock, 3-1, in the first round of the state playoffs at the Keystone Field at the White Township Recreation Complex. Hear a 1160 WCCS replay of the game on the MSA Sports Network.
State playoffs, first round
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Hits
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Errors
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| Neshannock |
1
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4
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4 |
Losing Pitcher - Altmire
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Homer-Center
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3
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5
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0
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Winning Pitcher - Ciranni
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Recap
On June 2, Homer-Center beat Bishop Guilfoyle, 5-1, to claim the District 6 Class A championship Wednesday night at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona, as heard on 1160 WCCS. You can also hear a replay of the game on the MSA Sports Network and scroll down to see photos from the game.
Evan Bencic stymied Bishop Guilfoyle on four hits, walking just one batter and striking out nine while going the distance. It is Homer-Center's fourth District 6 championship.
Championship Game
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Hits
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Errors
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| Bishop Guilfoyle |
1
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4
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1 |
Losing Pitcher - N/A
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Homer-Center
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5
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8 |
2 |
Winning Pitcher - Evan Bencic
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Bencic
From the semi-final round: Homer-Center advanced to the District 6 championship, but the Marion Center Stingers did not.
Homer-Center came back from a 5-0 deficit to beat Northern Cambria, 10-8, in the Class A semifinals at First Commonwealth Field. Thirteen Wildcats batted in the fifth inning and Homer-Center went ahead on a two-run homer by Eric Cusimano.Homer-Center will play Bishop Guilfoyle in the championship game at Blair County Ballpark on Wednesday (7 p.m.). The Wildcats also earned a state playoff berth.
Marion Center lost to Central Martinsburg, 9-0, at Marion Center in the Class AA semifinals. Nick LaMantia took the loss for the Stingers.
See photos and video at the bottom of the page. Click the audio players below to hear game recaps and click the links below to listen to replays of Thursday's games on the MSA Sports Network.
Semifinal Games
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Hits
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Errors
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Northern Cambria
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8
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13
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4
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Losing Pitcher - Joel Polites
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Homer-Center
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10
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10
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3
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Winning Pitcher - Craig Ciranni
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Recap
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Hits
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Errors
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Central
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9
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9
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0
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Winning Pitcher - Tyler Ferguson |
Marion Center
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0
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1
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5
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Losing Pitcher - Nick LaMantia |
Recap
Quarterfinal Games
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Hits
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Errors
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Bishop McCort
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9
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9
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0
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Losing Pitcher - Sean Lenhart
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Homer-Center
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11
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10
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5
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Winning Pitcher - Craig Ciranni
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Recap
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Hits
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Errors
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West Branch
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4
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8
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4
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Losing Pitcher - Chris Beveridge |
Marion Center
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13
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5
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9
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Winning Pitcher - Chris Bunyak |
Recap
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Homer-Center playoff photos!
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