Phenix City returns to Little League World Series for first time since 1999
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Phenix City Little League's 11-12 all-star team is set to compete in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, beginning August 19. This marks Alabama's first appearance in the LLWS since 1999. Phenix City earned their spot by winning both the Alabama state championship and the Southeast regional title. Kinley Rasmus, daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus, is a key player for the team and is supported by Cory as an assistant coach alongside head coach Chase Rasmus.
- •Phenix City Little League team competes in LLWS starting August 19.
- •First Alabama representation since 1999 in the tournament.
- •Phenix City won Alabama state championship and Southeast regional title.
- •Kinley Rasmus leads the team and is the daughter of Cory Rasmus.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Every Alabama team in Little League World series from 1953 to 2026
"Alabama hasn't been to the Little League World Series since 1999, but Phenix City has broken the drought. A brief rundown of Alabama's LLWS teams.
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