North Carolina claims Little League Softball World Series title over Kentucky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
On August 9, North Carolina triumphed over Kentucky 2-0 in the Little League Softball World Series championship game. Anna-Lynn Clark of North Carolina pitched a complete game shutout, limiting Kentucky to just one scoring opportunity in the first inning. Kentucky, represented by the Daviess County Little League from Owensboro, previously won the Central Regional and had a 4-0 record in the tournament prior to the finals. This championship marks Kentucky's highest finish to date, as they remain without a World Series title.
- •North Carolina won 2-0 in the championship game on August 9.
- •Anna-Lynn Clark pitched a complete game shutout for North Carolina.
- •Kentucky managed only one scoring opportunity in the match.
- •This is Kentucky's best finish in the Little League World Series to date.
- •North Carolina's victory marks their fourth championship title.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky loses Little League Softball World Series championship game
"The Daviess County Little League softball team from Owensboro won the Central Regional, but the North Carolina team won the championship in the end.
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