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Hamilton West Side advances to Great Lakes Region tournament starting Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:11 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

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Summary

Hamilton's West Side Little League secured its 23rd Ohio Little League state championship and will compete in the Great Lakes Region tournament commencing on Saturday in Whitestown, Indiana. The team achieved a perfect 4-0 record in the state tournament, outscoring opponents 39-9. Notable performances included a two-run walk-off double by Caiden Trent in the title game. West Side Little League aims for a return to the Little League World Series, having made five previous appearances. They will face the Michigan champion Greater Bay Little League or Indiana champion Jasper National Little League in their opening match.

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•Hamilton West Side won the Ohio championship with a 4-0 record.
•Caiden Trent delivered a two-run walk-off double in the finals.
•The Great Lakes Region tournament begins Saturday in Whitestown, Indiana.
•West Side Little League has five previous Little League World Series appearances.

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2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton West Side is one step from Williamsport — here are the teams standing in the way

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WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Hamilton's West Side Little League won its 23rd Ohio Little League state championship and will compete in the Great Lakes Region tournament beginning Saturday. Here is a look at the five teams competing in the region: Ohio — Hamilton West Side Little League West Side Little League heads back to Whitestown, Indiana, carrying one of the richest traditions in Ohio Little League ...
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