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DuBois Beavers Advance to 5A State Title Game After 4-1 Win Over Hollidaysburg
On Monday night, June 8, 2026, the DuBois High School baseball team secured a 4‑1 victory over the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers at First Commonwealth Bank Field, advancing to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class 5A state championship. The win was earned in a game that featured a dominant performance by DuBois starting pitcher Noah Farrell and timely offense from the Beavers.
Farrell began the game with a fastball that consistently reached 92 mph in the second inning. He retired Hollidaysburg’s first three batters in order and struck out the next two, limiting the Tigers to a single run in the first inning. After a brief rally that included a walk and a sacrifice bunt, the Beavers’ offense produced a run in the third inning when Dinkfelt hit a home run. Farrell’s control remained tight throughout the game, issuing only three walks and allowing one earned run over six innings.
The Beavers’ offense was paced by a series of singles and a home run from Dinkfelt, who entered the game with seven career home runs and added his eighth in the third inning. The run was followed by a single from Hartman and a sacrifice fly from Drahushak, which produced the final run of the game. DuBois’ bullpen closed the game with a one‑inning relief appearance by Galiczynski, who struck out two and allowed no runs.
Hollidaysburg’s offense struggled to find a rhythm. The Tigers’ first hit came only after Farrell exited the game, and they were unable to score again. Hollidaysburg finished the season with a 21‑3 record, while DuBois finished 21‑4.
DuBois coach Josh Johnson praised his team’s perseverance, noting that the group had “started to believe this a couple weeks ago” after a victory over Taylor Allderdice. Johnson added that the Beavers had “gone to another level” and that he was “very happy for them.”
Hollidaysburg coach Jon Szynal reflected on the season, saying the team had “believed in what we wanted them to believe in” and that they had “won a lot of big games.” He acknowledged that the loss was “a shame” but highlighted the positives of the season, including a record‑setting number of wins and a strong culture.
The state championship will take place Friday, June 11, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. DuBois will face Greencastle‑Antrim, who won their semifinal game 11‑5 over West Chester Rustin. The championship game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
Key players for DuBois include pitcher Noah Farrell, who will be the focus of the matchup, and outfielder Dinkfelt, who has been a consistent power threat. Hollidaysburg’s Josh Banks, who hit .527 and drove in 24 runs during the season, will be a key offensive threat for the Tigers.
The game’s outcome will determine the Class 5A state champion and will be the second appearance in school history for DuBois. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season, and the championship game is expected to be a competitive contest.
The Beavers’ next steps include preparing for the championship game, managing Farrell’s workload under the PIAA pitch‑count limit, and maintaining the offensive momentum that carried them through the playoffs. Hollidaysburg will focus on regrouping after the loss and evaluating their performance for future seasons.
The state championship remains the pinnacle of the 2026 PIAA baseball season, and the DuBois‑Hollidaysburg matchup will be a highlight for Pennsylvania high‑school baseball fans.
Farrell began the game with a fastball that consistently reached 92 mph in the second inning. He retired Hollidaysburg’s first three batters in order and struck out the next two, limiting the Tigers to a single run in the first inning. After a brief rally that included a walk and a sacrifice bunt, the Beavers’ offense produced a run in the third inning when Dinkfelt hit a home run. Farrell’s control remained tight throughout the game, issuing only three walks and allowing one earned run over six innings.
The Beavers’ offense was paced by a series of singles and a home run from Dinkfelt, who entered the game with seven career home runs and added his eighth in the third inning. The run was followed by a single from Hartman and a sacrifice fly from Drahushak, which produced the final run of the game. DuBois’ bullpen closed the game with a one‑inning relief appearance by Galiczynski, who struck out two and allowed no runs.
Hollidaysburg’s offense struggled to find a rhythm. The Tigers’ first hit came only after Farrell exited the game, and they were unable to score again. Hollidaysburg finished the season with a 21‑3 record, while DuBois finished 21‑4.
DuBois coach Josh Johnson praised his team’s perseverance, noting that the group had “started to believe this a couple weeks ago” after a victory over Taylor Allderdice. Johnson added that the Beavers had “gone to another level” and that he was “very happy for them.”
Hollidaysburg coach Jon Szynal reflected on the season, saying the team had “believed in what we wanted them to believe in” and that they had “won a lot of big games.” He acknowledged that the loss was “a shame” but highlighted the positives of the season, including a record‑setting number of wins and a strong culture.
The state championship will take place Friday, June 11, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. DuBois will face Greencastle‑Antrim, who won their semifinal game 11‑5 over West Chester Rustin. The championship game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
Key players for DuBois include pitcher Noah Farrell, who will be the focus of the matchup, and outfielder Dinkfelt, who has been a consistent power threat. Hollidaysburg’s Josh Banks, who hit .527 and drove in 24 runs during the season, will be a key offensive threat for the Tigers.
The game’s outcome will determine the Class 5A state champion and will be the second appearance in school history for DuBois. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season, and the championship game is expected to be a competitive contest.
The Beavers’ next steps include preparing for the championship game, managing Farrell’s workload under the PIAA pitch‑count limit, and maintaining the offensive momentum that carried them through the playoffs. Hollidaysburg will focus on regrouping after the loss and evaluating their performance for future seasons.
The state championship remains the pinnacle of the 2026 PIAA baseball season, and the DuBois‑Hollidaysburg matchup will be a highlight for Pennsylvania high‑school baseball fans.
