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Johnston County softball champs celebrated with hero's welcome in Wilson

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Johnston County softball champs celebrated with hero's welcome in Wilson

Summary

The Little League Softball World Series champions from Johnston County received a hero's welcome at Wilson Warbirds Stadium on August 15, 2026. The North Carolina team, fresh off their championship win, signed autographs for fans before a baseball game. Coach Ben Catarozzoli expressed the team's joy in reuniting after a week apart since claiming victory over Owensboro, Kentucky, 2-0, the previous Sunday in Greenville. The event highlighted the community support for the champions following their achievement.

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By the Numbers

•Johnston County won the Little League Softball World Series on August 8.
•The team defeated Owensboro, Kentucky, 2-0 in the championship game.
•Heroes' welcome event took place at Wilson Warbirds Stadium.
•Team signed autographs for fans prior to the baseball game.
•The coach noted the team's excitement to reunite.

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3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Johnston County softball champs get hero welcome in Wilson

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WILSON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Little League Softball World Series champions from Johnston County received a hero’s welcome at Wilson Warbirds Stadium. The North Carolina team signed autographs for young fans before taking the field prior to tonight’s baseball game. Their coach noted that the whirlwind week following their championship win less than seven days […]
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