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Judge Lifts Order, Boerne Team Secures LLWS Southwest Spot

8/12/2026

Summary

Judge Luna Vacates

Judge Ryan Luna vacated the restraining order on Aug 11, letting Texas West (Boerne) take the Southwest berth for the Aug 19-30 Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.
Little League International filed an Aug 11 motion to dissolve the restraining order after protests.
The committee ruled player O.G. ineligible because his sibling’s birth year was entered incorrectly.
Parents obtained the restraining order on Aug 10, but the court lifted it the next day.

Summary

Little League Warns

Little League International warned dispute could force a 21st team into the World Series.
Boerne board president Jacob Myers said no schedule updates arrived after the court order, leaving the team uncertain.
Sources said the team had traveled to Williamsport and would not return to Waco for a rescheduled game.
Little League noted four Boerne families left Waco, making a full roster impossible and causing an emotional swing for players.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, while Seattle hosted the MLB All-Star Game on July 10, Little League International disqualified the Northgate team for a residency violation. The high-profile event highlighted Seattle’s intense sports spotlight, making compliance issues more visible. The August 2024 ruling by Judge Ryan Luna that lifted a restraining order for Texas West underscores ongoing legal challenges to youth-sports eligibility.

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Judge Luna Vacates

Judge Ryan Luna vacated the restraining order on Aug 11, letting Texas West (Boerne) take the Southwest berth for the Aug 19-30 Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.
Little League International filed an Aug 11 motion to dissolve the restraining order after protests.
The committee ruled player O.G. ineligible because his sibling’s birth year was entered incorrectly.
Parents obtained the restraining order on Aug 10, but the court lifted it the next day.

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