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Kapaa rallies to defeat Arizona, advances to Little League final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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Summary

In a tightly contested match on August 13, Hawaii's Kapaa came from behind to overcome Chandler, Arizona, 5-2, in the Little League Major Division West Region tournament in San Bernardino, California. Trailing 2-0 early, Kapaa scored four runs in the fourth inning, aided by critical hits including a run-scoring hit from Daeshaan “Bubba” Kuhaulua. Shane Schoettler delivered a stellar relief performance, striking out six batters in 5 1/3 shutout innings. With this victory, Kapaa moves on to face Bonita from Southern California in the region championship game, which will take place on August 14 at 3 p.m. HST, with the winner advancing to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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•Kapaa defeats Arizona 5-2 in West Region tournament game
•Scored four runs in the fourth inning to rally
•Shane Schoettler struck out six batters in relief
•Next game against Bonita is scheduled for August 14
•Winner advances to Little League World Series

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kapaa rallies by Arizona to reach Little League West Region final

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Hawaii came from behind with a four-run fourth inning and held on to beat Chandler (Ariz.), 5-2, in a survival game of the Little League Major Division (ages 9-12) West Region tournament in San Bernardino, Calif., on Wednesday. Hawaii — represented by state champion Kawaihau Little League of Kapaa, Kauai — advances to the region championship game against Bonita (Southern California ...
— Yahoo Sports

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