Alabama's Phenix City returns to Little League World Series after 27 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Alabama's Phenix City Little League team is set to compete in the Little League World Series starting August 19, marking the state's first appearance in 27 years. Phenix City, which last participated in 1999, reached the championship game that year but lost to Hirakata, Japan. Former MLB players Cory and Colby Rasmus, who played in 1999, are involved with the team, with Cory serving as an assistant coach. The team will represent the Southeast and play its opening game at 2 p.m. CT.
- •Phenix City last reached the LLWS in 1999.
- •The team won 3-2 against Toms River to reach the 1999 final.
- •Cory Rasmus returns as an assistant coach for the team.
- •The LLWS opens for Alabama on August 19 at 2 p.m. CT.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Revisiting the last Alabama team to reach Little League World Series 27 years ago
"The Little League World Series starts on Wednesday, August 19, which will end a 27-year-long drought in the tournament for the state of Alabama.
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