Coplay, PA — Zephyrs JR High 2026 Walk It Off Against Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs By GameChanger Media It came down to the wire on Wednesday at Sammy Balliet Stadium, as Zephyrs JR High 2026 grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 9-8, over Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs. Zephyrs JR High 2026 were down 8-7 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Grayson Smith singled, scoring two runs. Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs got on the board in the first inning after Rhys Regan drew a walk, scoring one run. Zach Shellhammer singled down the left field line following a 6-pitch at-bat, which helped Zephyrs JR High 2026 tie the game at one in the bottom of the second. In the top of the third, Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs broke up the tie when an error scored two runs. Then a single by Anthony Kabrick followed to extend the lead to 4-1. Asher Rutt singled to the left side of the infield, which helped Zephyrs JR High 2026 tie the game at four in the bottom of the fourth. Zephyrs JR High 2026 took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Shellhammer drew a walk, scoring one run, to give Zephyrs JR High 2026 the advantage, 5-4. Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs jumped into the lead in the top of the seventh when Ayden Koch tripled, scoring one run, and Garrett Farkas singled, scoring three runs. Zephyrs JR High 2026 took the lead, 9-8, in the bottom of the seventh thanks to singles by Kaden George, Michael Kramlich, and Smith. George led things off on the hill for Zephyrs JR High 2026. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two. Andrew Stettler started the game for Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking four. Mazin Makhoul, Austyn Kristie, and Xavier Makhoul each appeared in relief for Zephyrs JR High 2026. Zephyrs JR High 2026 collected 10 hits in the game. Shellhammer, Rutt, and Shane Attieh each collected two hits for Zephyrs JR High 2026. Smith went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Smith paced Zephyrs JR High 2026 with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Rutt stole two bases. Zephyrs JR High 2026 ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game. Zephyrs JR High 2026 turned one double play in the game. Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs amassed 10 hits in the game. Jaren Trainer and Mason Cudzil each collected three hits for Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs. Farkas led Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-1 on the day. James Starr paced Northern Lehigh JH Bulldogs with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.