Pittston Area Remains Unbeaten in Baseball, Girls' Track

Patriots rally late to win close games, while girls' track team dominates Berwick

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:08pm

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Pittston Area's baseball team remained undefeated this season, winning close games against Lake-Lehman and Hazleton Area. The Patriots' girls' track and field team also had a dominant performance, routing Berwick. Elsewhere, Wyoming Area's baseball and lacrosse teams saw mixed results in their recent matchups.

Why it matters

Pittston Area's unbeaten start in baseball and the girls' track team's dominant win showcase the strength of the school's athletic programs. The close baseball games also highlight the competitive nature of the Wyoming Valley Conference. The mixed results for Wyoming Area's teams demonstrate the parity across the local high school sports landscape.

The details

Pittston Area's baseball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a pair of one-run victories. In the win over Lake-Lehman, Beau Widdick's two-run double in the sixth inning broke a tie and lifted the Patriots to a 5-4 victory. Against Hazleton Area, Pittston Area rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to win 13-12, capped by Gavin Wardecki's game-winning hit. The Patriots' girls' track and field team also had a dominant performance, winning 11 of 15 individual events and sweeping the three relay races in a 117-32 victory over Berwick.

  • On Thursday, Pittston Area defeated Lake-Lehman 5-4.
  • On Tuesday, Pittston Area defeated Hazleton Area 13-12.
  • On Wednesday, Pittston Area's girls' track and field team defeated Berwick 117-32.

The players

Beau Widdick

A Pittston Area baseball player who hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to break a tie and lift the Patriots to a 5-4 win over Lake-Lehman.

Gavin Wardecki

A Pittston Area baseball player who hit the game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Patriots a 13-12 comeback victory over Hazleton Area.

Bella Dessoye

A Pittston Area girls' track and field athlete who won the 1600-meter run and 800-meter run, and was part of two relay wins, in the team's 117-32 victory over Berwick.

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What they’re saying

“That was a laid-out, diving catch. That was highlight material out there to hold it in check and to just give us a chance. If that ball falls, we don't have a shot.”

— Paul Zaffuto, Pittston Area baseball coach

What’s next

The suspended baseball game between Wyoming Area and Lake-Lehman will resume on April 23, with Lake-Lehman leading 8-6 in the top of the eighth inning. The regularly scheduled game will follow.

The takeaway

Pittston Area's resilient baseball team and dominant girls' track and field squad have set the tone early in the season, showcasing the strength of the school's athletic programs. Meanwhile, the mixed results for Wyoming Area's teams highlight the competitive nature of high school sports in the region.