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Hamilton West Side Little League Chases U.S. Title in Williamsport
8/30/2026, 2:20:18 AM
Core Event
Hamilton West Side Little League will face Henderson, Nevada at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in the U.S. championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The winner advances to the Little League World Championship the following day. For the Ohio team, the matchup represents the highest-stakes game of the season.
Background & Context
The West Side squad entered the tournament as Great Lakes champions, marking the program’s sixth trip to Williamsport and only the second time it has reached the U.S. championship game. While the school year has begun for many of the 12-year-old players back home in Hamilton, the team remains on summer break to finish the season in the national spotlight. Fans from across the country have gathered at the “Williamsport Welcomes the World” street festival, wearing Great Lakes gear and cheering the Ohio side alongside supporters from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and other states.
Data & Statistics
- Sixth appearance in Williamsport for Hamilton West Side.
- Second U.S. championship game in the program’s history.
- Approximately 500 miles (about a 7-hour-30-minute drive) separate Hamilton from Williamsport.
- Fans from at least two other states—Massachusetts and Connecticut—have been spotted wearing Great Lakes apparel.
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Ken Coomer reported that the players practiced at an indoor batting facility late Friday night before returning to the field for the Saturday showdown, while also finding time for video games and pickleball between sessions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “One of the most remarkable things is seeing random people in our Great Lakes gear,” — Brion Treadway, Brion's wife and the mother of West Side standout Boone Treadway
