Tag: Central Region

Little League® Mourns the Passing of Longtime Central Region Volunteer, James Beckum

Little League® International mourns the passing of James Beckum, 95, a former Negro Leagues player and co-founder of Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  An Illinois native, Mr. Beckum grew […]

Little Leaguers® Make Lifelong Memories at Warren Park All-Girls Fall Baseball League

After two years of hosting an all-girls baseball game at the end of the season, Rachel Gansner, volunteer coach and local league board member, was ready to take it to […]

Little League® International’s commitment to providing opportunities on the diamond has always been mirrored by its pledge to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. A Safety Awareness Program […]

Six Innings with 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Twenty years before Krissy Wendell-Pohl was named a member of the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class, she was first inducted into the Little League® Hall of Excellence, the highest […]

Little League Baseball World Series: Game 4 Recap

Florida defeats South Dakota in a close 2-1 game thanks to Luis Calo’s go-ahead sac fly and a dominant outing from JJ Feliciano. LLBWS Game 4 Final Score: Southeast 2 […]

Updates to the 2024 Little League Baseball® Region Tournament Championships

As the entire East Coast of the United States continues to navigate the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, and in the interest of providing the teams the best playing conditions and experiences for […]

Meet the 12 Teams Competing at the 2024 Little League Softball® World Series, Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods

The Little League Softball® World Series, Presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods, (LLSWS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Greenville, North Carolina, on August 4-11, and it’s time to meet the […]

Fan Information for the 2024 Little League® Baseball and Softball Central Region Tournaments

In July and August, there is nothing more thrilling than the fun and excitement surrounding the Little League International® Tournament, and we want all of our fans to enjoy the […]

Little League® and New York Life Set to Recognize the 2024 Community Heroes of the Year in Williamsport

Little League® International and New York Life are teaming up to recognize a select group of dedicated volunteers, honoring them as the 2024 Little League Community Heroes of the Year, […]

A “Full-Count Conversation” with Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series Umpire, Michelle DeRosa

For many people, Little League® becomes ingrained in their everyday life, starting with their childhood and spanning decades later. That’s exactly what it has been like for Michelle DeRosa, a volunteer […]