Sweetwater Valley faces Davenport Northwest in Little League World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sweetwater Valley of Bonita, California, plays its opening game at the Little League World Series today at 6 p.m. ET, facing Davenport Northwest Little League of Iowa. The team enters the tournament after securing a spot by winning all three games in the LLWS West Regional with a combined score of 33-7. Manager Steve Winnick expressed confidence in his team's abilities, highlighting their camaraderie and solid pitching, particularly from Noah Kirk and Isaac Ramirez, who have demonstrated impressive skills in recent games. Sweetwater Valley aims to prove its manager right by competing for the championship title in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- •Sweetwater Valley plays Davenport Northwest in the LLWS today at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Team won the LLWS West Regional with a combined score of 33-7.
- •Noah Kirk and Isaac Ramirez are standout pitchers for Sweetwater Valley.
- •Manager Steve Winnick emphasizes team chemistry as key to success.
- •Sweetwater Valley aims for championship title at the tournament.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — California ready to 'win it all' at Little League World Series: What to know
"Sweetwater Valley of Bonita, Calif., begins play at the Little League World Series with a mix of elite pitching, potent offense and cameradie.
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