Willcox is the fifth team from Southern Arizona to make the Little League (Majors) Softball World Series. Sunnyside won it all in 2013. Play starts on Sunday on ESPN+.
The Tucson Post 7 Moondogs are taking part in the American Legion West Regional starting on Wednesday. Two previous Post 7 teams have made the World Series.
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
Greenville, SC: August 4-11
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Willcox vs. Pennsylvania (7 a.m.)
UPDATE: After hours pouring through old newspapers, Willcox is one of FIVE teams from Southern Arizona to make it to the Little League Softball World Series https://t.co/lGC2t1yjHW https://t.co/1MAcEiRcSu pic.twitter.com/fn9CHDfNo7
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) July 29, 2024
AMERICAN LEGION WEST REGION
Fairfield, CA: August 7-11
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
Tucson vs. New Mexico, 12:30 p.m.
Tucson (Post 7) coach Bryan Hendrick led his team to an American Legion state championship in his first summer leading the Moondogs. Hendrick, a former manager in Randolph Little League, has worked his way back to coaching after suffering a heart attack in recent years. His son… pic.twitter.com/ETCkIfG4rG
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) July 24, 2024