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Port Washington Heads to Metro Region, Faces Rhode Island Saturday at 4 P.M.

A regional win would send the town’s first New York state 12U champion to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Port Washington 12U Little League team and coaches pose with their "New York Little League State Champions" banner, Image 2 shows Port Washington 12U Little League player Jack Gomez stands on a red turf field, holding a baseball glove, Image 3 shows Two women holding signs supporting Port Washington Little League

Overview

  • Port Washington captured its first New York state 12U title last week and earned the right to represent New York in the Metro Region tournament.
  • The team received a community send-off at Lions Field before traveling to Bristol, Connecticut, where players will stay in dorms and share meals during the regional week.
  • Coaches have focused practices on defense, handling different pitch speeds, hitting and bunt coverages while balancing rest for the 11- and 12-year-old players.
  • Port Washington opens the four-team, double-elimination Metro Region bracket against Lincoln Little League (Rhode Island) at 4 p.m. Saturday in Bristol, and the game will be available on ESPN+ with a local watch party at the Jeanne Rimsky Landmark Theater.
  • Drew Theoharis was named the state tournament’s most outstanding player for his hitting, including two home runs, and the Metro Region winner will advance to the Little League World Series beginning Aug. 19 in Williamsport.