LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Little League World Collection is full, and whereas Summerlin South got here up quick within the World Championship, the group nonetheless has a lot to rejoice.
Summerlin South represents the state of Nevada and the Mountain Area after the group made its approach by native and regional tournaments earlier than heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The native gamers made their presence felt within the first spherical of the Little League World Collection on Aug. 13 once they defeated the group from Clarendon Hills, Illinois, which represented the Nice Lakes Area by a closing rating of 16-1.
Subsequent got here a 5-3 victory over Bonney Lake, Washington, which represented the Northwest Area, adopted by a 1-0 win towards Irmo, South Carolina, which represented the Southeast Area.
Summerlin South misplaced to Fairfield, Connecticut, of the Metro Area 7-3, however due to the match’s double-elimination setup, there was nonetheless hope.
Within the decrease bracket, Nevada needed to once more face Irmo. A 5-2 win despatched Las Vegas to the U.S. Championship sport, the place they confronted Fairfield and had been in search of redemption.
Issues had been totally different this time, nevertheless, with Summerlin South successful the 8-2, securing the nationwide title and berth within the World Championship sport towards Chinese language Taipei.
Sadly, successful all of it wasn’t within the playing cards for Summerlin South, arising quick within the World Championship sport 7-0.
A parade celebrating Summerlin South’s success within the match as United States champions might be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Downtown Summerlin.
