SPORTS

Utah little league team makes World Series for the first time ever

Aug 12, 2022, 7:00 PM

Easton Oliverson, a member of the Snow Canyon Little League all-star team, is in the hospital after falling out of his bunk bed. The team is set to participate in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn., beginning this week. (Photo courtesy of Salt Lake Bees Twitter)

(Photo courtesy of Salt Lake Bees Twitter)

BY CHANDLER HOLT

Digital Content Producer

SANTA CLARA, Utah – The Snow Canyon All-Stars punched their ticket into the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Utah team defeated Nevada 7-3 on Friday in the Mountain Region title game.

Utah’s first Williamsport berth✅ pic.twitter.com/uR9DJCQRv0

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 12, 2022

Kolby Lameroux had a three-run home run to give Snow Canyon the lead. Lameroux’s hits were responsible for five of Utah’s runs.

Kolby Lameroux for the lead!#LLWS | 📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/Wow5dIpMDT

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 12, 2022

The Little League World Series opens Aug. 17 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. All games will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks.

Utah’s first Williamsport berth✅ pic.twitter.com/uR9DJCQRv0

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 12, 2022

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