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**Jim Thorpe Wins District 18 9-10 South Title in Thrilling Walk-Off Victory Over Tamaqua**

**JIM THORPE, PA –** In a stunning turnaround, Jim Thorpe rallied to defeat Tamaqua 11-10 in a nail-biting championship game Saturday, claiming the District 18 9-10 South Tournament title. The victory came just days after Jim Thorpe handed Tamaqua a decisive 10-0 loss, and saw Jim Thorpe completing the come back with a walk-off single by Miles Smith in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Tamaqua, emerging from the loser’s bracket, seemed poised for revenge as they built a commanding five-run lead early in the game. However, Jim Thorpe displayed remarkable resilience, battling back to secure the victory.

“We take pride in the next man up,” said Jim Thorpe Manager Kevin Thompson. “These kids battled all day…We put it together as a team effort and came away with a big win. But I was proud of Miles for getting that key hit.”

The game was a rollercoaster, featuring four lead changes. Tamaqua held leads of 4-1, 6-2, and 7-2 at various points. In the top of the sixth, Tamaqua regained a 10-9 advantage after stringing together hits and capitalizing on a fielder’s choice.

Trailing by one run entering the bottom of the sixth, Jim Thorpe mounted a final rally. Nick Dedinsky walked and stole second, tying the game after Silas Kupstas reached base on an error and stole second. Smith then delivered the decisive blow, driving in Kupstas for the winning run.

While disappointed with the loss, Tamaqua Manager Jeremy Eltringham praised his team’s improved performance compared to their previous 10-0 defeat. “We were much better at the plate than the first time we played them,” said Eltringham.

With the victory, Jim Thorpe advances to the District 18 North-South series against Valley East, which begins Wednesday at Whispering Willows Little League Complex.

Jim Thorpe’s offense was led by Alex Eckert, who had two singles and scored twice, and Julius Calcano, who added two singles, a walk, one run, and two RBIs.

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