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Freedom Area Tops New Brighton 12-4 in WPIAL Baseball Section Play
Freedom Area High School defeats New Brighton in WPIAL Class 2A Section II baseball matchup
Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:36pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competitive spirit of a high school baseball section matchup.New Brighton TodayFreedom Area High School defeated New Brighton 12-4 in a WPIAL Class 2A Section II baseball game played on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Freedom Area High School in Freedom, Pennsylvania. The game featured strong pitching performances, timely hitting, and aggressive baserunning from both teams.
Why it matters
This WPIAL section matchup between neighboring schools New Brighton and Freedom Area is an important early-season game that could impact the playoff standings later in the year. Both teams are looking to position themselves for a strong postseason run in the highly competitive Class 2A classification.
The details
Freedom Area pitcher Garrett Drutarosky had a solid outing, delivering several key pitches to keep the New Brighton offense in check. Freedom Area's offense was led by center fielder Nick Fessler, who tripled and scored, and catcher Anthony Taddeo, who hit a double. New Brighton's Jaxson Zahn had a stolen base and Jaleb Bailey made a nice play in left field to cut off a throw.
- The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026.
- It was part of WPIAL Class 2A Section II play.
The players
Garrett Drutarosky
The starting pitcher for Freedom Area High School who had a strong outing.
Nick Fessler
The center fielder for Freedom Area High School who tripled and scored a run.
Anthony Taddeo
The catcher for Freedom Area High School who hit a double.
Jaxson Zahn
The starting pitcher and shortstop for New Brighton High School who had a stolen base.
Jaleb Bailey
The left fielder for New Brighton High School who made a nice play to cut off a throw.
What they’re saying
“Our guys came out focused and ready to play today. We knew this was an important section game, and I'm proud of the way we competed from start to finish.”
— Dan O'Leary, Freedom Area High School Head Coach
What’s next
Both teams will continue their WPIAL section schedules, with Freedom Area hosting Quaker Valley on Thursday, April 2 and New Brighton traveling to Beaver on Friday, April 3.
The takeaway
This early-season section matchup between neighboring rivals Freedom Area and New Brighton showcased the competitive nature of WPIAL Class 2A baseball, with both teams displaying the talent and determination that will make for an exciting playoff race later in the spring.
