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Despite late-inning rally, Tunkhannock softball falls to Beaver in AAAA state championship

The Tunkhannock Tigers took on Beaver Area in the AAAA softball state championship at Penn State University.

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Tunkhannock Tigers softball team took on Beaver Area in the PIAA 'AAAA' State Championship Thursday afternoon at Penn State University.

Despite a late-inning comeback by the Tigers that sent the game to extra innings, Beaver Area came out on top 5-4.

Tunkhannock beat Hamburg handily, 8-0, in their state quarterfinal matchup.

The Tigers' Kaya Hannon tossed a two-hitter as Tunkhannock tamed Bethlehem Catholic, 5-1, in the State 'AAAA' softball semi-finals.

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Final 5-4 Beaver Area! Tough loss for a great comeback in the 7th. Tunkhannock is a young team and will be back.
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunkhannock scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th to send the game into extra innings. This place is fired up!! 4-4 heading into the 8th. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/Dm13B3VNnk
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunkhannock is down 4-1 heading to the last of the 7th. They are hoping for a late rally. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/mU2kkUNVNd
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunknannock’s Gabby Wood breaks up the no-hitter and the Tigers picked up their first run, still down 3-1. We go to the 7th inning. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/vyWVuydkXv
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunkhannock takes the field for the top of the sixth down 2-0. Beaver Area’s pitcher Payton List is throwing smoke and a no-hitter so far. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/P6IGVLvz37
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

After four innings, the Tigers remain hitless, but they’ve had baserunners, 2 walks, error, and hit by pitch (pictured). Kaya Hannon took first after being hit by this pitch. Still 1-0 Bobcats. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/M5wZ0H6TP7
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunkhannock fans packed the stands here at Beard Field. Score is 1-0 Beaver Area after 3 innings. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/8u6xVb1u3L
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Beaver Area gets on the board first in the top of the second inning. 1-0 after a dropped third strike, run scored from 3rd after the throw to first for the out. @WNEPSports @WNEP
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Tunkhannock’s Kaya Hannon takes the mound for the Tigers, and Game 2 is underway. 4A title on the line. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/sc7Tsqwrpv
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021

Game 2 is about to get underway as Tunkhannock Area takes on Beaver Area in the 4A state softball title. @WNEPSports @WNEP pic.twitter.com/jjiQvB5HnN
— Corey Burns (@CoreyBurns27) June 17, 2021