The Mid-East/Meadville Junior League baseball team is gearing up for a state championship campaign.
The Pennsylvania Junior League State Tournament begins today and features seven section champions from around the state. Loyalsock Little League, based in Williamsport, is hosting this year’s tournament. Games will be played Lycoming College’s home field, Brandon Park.
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