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Ben Catarozzoli carries injured daughter to Little League title celebration

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Ben Catarozzoli carries injured daughter to Little League title celebration
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Ben Catarozzoli, coach of a Little League Softball team, carried his injured daughter, Sophie, onto the field to celebrate their championship win on August 9 in Greenville, North Carolina. Sophie sustained a leg injury during the first inning, preventing her from joining her teammates immediately after the game. The Clayton, N.C. team secured a 2-0 victory over Kentucky. In a follow-up interview, Ben expressed that it was instinctual to ensure she celebrated the win with her teammates. Sophie described the moment as special and reflected on the team's hard work.

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  • •Ben Catarozzoli carried Sophie onto the field after winning the title.
  • •The team won the Little League Softball World Series against Kentucky.
  • •Sophie was injured during the first inning of the game.
  • •The celebration occurred on August 9 in Greenville, North Carolina.
  • •Sophie described the championship win as a 'really special moment.'
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Coach Ben Catarozzoli carried his injured daughter onto the field so that she could celebrate with her teammates

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