District 2 runner-up Scranton Prep defeated the Pirates 11-3 in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A tournament on Monday afternoon at Saucon Valley High School. Palisades (16-9) fell behind in the first inning and never led against a Cavaliers squad that stayed aggressive at the plate.

Ben Ziegler’s day almost ended in the semifinals. Two comebacks later, the junior was on his way to the finals where he breezed to the first District 2 boys tennis singles title in Crestwood history.

Koltash of Harrisburg and Jennifer Menichini of Scranton ... Catholic High School, Butler County; Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS), Chester County; Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia County; Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School ...