The Summerlin South Little League team from Nevada advanced to the U.S. championship game of the 2025 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after rallying to defeat Fairfield, Connecticut, 8-2 on August 23. This victory marked the first time a Nevada team won the U.S. championship in the Little League World Series. Following their U.S. title win, Summerlin South earned a spot in the LLWS World Championship game, scheduled for August 24 against the international champion, Chinese Taipei. The final game saw Chinese Taipei take an early lead and eventually win decisively with a 7-0 score, securing their first LLWS title since 1996. Despite the loss, Summerlin South was celebrated for their historic run as the top U.S. team, with local events including a celebratory parade planned in Las Vegas. The championship game was broadcast on ABC, and the team received widespread recognition and support from the community and public figures.
Chinese Taipei players gathered dirt from the infield after winning the Little League World Series Championship. https://t.co/bxC8spwxVK
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