Sioux Falls Little League Team Advances to Williamsport for Second Straight Year

SIOUX FALLS, SD – August 9, 2024 – The Sioux Falls little League team secured their spot in the Little League World Series on Friday, defeating Fargo, North Dakota, 6-0 in a game televised on ESPN. This marks the fourth time the Sioux Falls team has reached the prestigious tournament and the second consecutive year for the program.

The decisive victory followed a strong performance in the Midwest Regional Championship game held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the Sioux Falls Little League complex. Sioux Falls dominated early, scoring 5 runs in the second inning and maintaining a shutout throughout the game. The team is managed by head coach ben Thompson, with assistant coaches including Jason Halvorson and Matt VanDenBerghe.

The Sioux falls team roster includes players such as Jaxson Halvorson,Brady Olson,Cael Larson,Owen Hanson,Lincoln Kienholz,and others representing the culmination of years of dedication from the local little League program. The team’s success is attributed to a strong emphasis on fundamentals, teamwork, and community support.

Sioux Falls will compete in the Little league World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, beginning on Thursday, August 14th, against the winner of the Mid-Atlantic region. The tournament bracket, available at LittleLeague.org, lists Sioux Falls as the representative of the Midwest region.

The Little League World Series, held annually in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a globally recognized youth baseball tournament featuring teams from around the world. The event draws significant media attention and showcases the talent of young baseball players.

For updates and further information on the Sioux Falls team’s journey, visit LittleLeague.org and follow coverage on ESPN, including updates from IceBorg on Twitter: IceBorg on Twitter – ESPN Video.