Chesco Team's Incredible Run Ends At Little League World Series

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A stunning run through the state and regional tournaments bringing them all the way to the international stage has ended for the boys from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County.

The Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association Little League team lost its second game last Thursday, a close fought battle with Illinois, 3-2. To not only get to this point, but to hold their own in a pair of tight games against the best in the nation, is an enormous accomplishment.

Parents, coaches, and the greater community couldn't be more proud.

"It is with some sadness, but mostly pride and thankfulness, that we announce the end of the road for this amazing team," Glenmoore shared after the loss. "Glenmoore, Upper Uwchlan and West Vincent will never be the same."

Coaches say they've known for years that this group of boys had something special. When these 12-year-old boys were just 6, they were already having competitive, "real at bats," they said.

Watching the same group persist and display resilience through the fractured COVID year was another clue. Champions are not deterred by adversity and unexpected obstacles in their path.

And when they finally reached the Little League tournament this year, they were never phased by the pressure or the better competition.

"Our boys persevered and showed they, too, had worked hard and had improved," they added. "The wins kept coming in many different forms, but it was always as a team. It was always with our amazingly dedicated coach staff. It was always with our team’s families and friends cheering them on."

Beyond competing on one of the world's premier stages in youth sports, the local kids had the chance to experience life as pro athletes over the past week. The Little League World Series is televised by ESPN, and various interviews, video crews, documentary crews, and photo specials took place before and during the games. Players also got the chance to meet and interact with MLB players during the annual Little League classic, between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.

Being good Phillies fans, the kids from Upper Uwchlan were sure to give the Mariners their full support.

The Little League World Series semifinal and final matchups will be held through this weekend, with the championship game set for Aug. 24.