Pearland faced Louisiana in southwest regional in Waco for the right to advance to the Little League World Series.

Fans gathering for a watch party in Pearland in hopes of watching the boys in maroon punch their ticket to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the second straight year.


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But Pearland’s 5 run lead would soon diminish as Louisiana forced extra innings, and in the 7th inning the kids from Lafayette, Louisiana score on a Pearland error en route to a shocking 8-7 victory in the championship game.

A heartbreaking loss and no return trip to Williamsport for Pearland this year.