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Mountain Region champs advance to U.S. Championship game in Little League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Mountain Region champs advance to U.S. Championship game in Little League

Summary

The Little League World Series in South Williamsport has narrowed its field to six teams following Thursday's games. Henderson, Nevada, the Mountain Region champions, secured their spot in the U.S. Championship with a 14-6 victory over Davenport, Iowa. In another matchup, the Great Lakes representatives from Hamilton, Ohio, triumphed 11-2 against the Southeast region. Curacao also continued their strong performance, defeating Latin America 12-3 to advance to the international championship. The elimination bracket features matches including Great Lakes versus the Mid-West and Latin America versus Japan, with both scheduled for Friday morning. Championship games are set for Saturday, August 29.

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By the Numbers

•Henderson, Nevada, wins 14-6 over Davenport, Iowa.
•Hamilton, Ohio, secures an 11-2 victory against Southeast.
•Curacao defeats Latin America 12-3.
•Four teams remain in the elimination bracket.
•U.S. and International Championship Games are on August 29.

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2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Just six teams remain standing in South Williamsport

What they're saying

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— The Little League World Series is down to just a half dozen teams remaining after play on Thursday in South Williamsport. Two teams have punched its tickets to championship weekend. Four more teams will take the diamond on Thursday in win-or-go-home games. The Mountain Region champs out of Henderson, Nevada clinched the […]
— Yahoo Sports

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