Torrance All-Stars Win First Game In Little League World Series
TORRANCE (CBSLA) — The all-star team from the Torrance Little League became the first team from Los Angeles County to play in the Little League World Series since 1994.
Torrance faced its counterpart from North Manchester-Hooksett (New Hampshire) Little League at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Torrance defeated New Hampshire 10-1.
Only invited friends and family of teams and other high-level supporters were able to see the game in person due to COVID-19.
However, viewing parties for the 4 p.m. were held at Rizzo's Pizza, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, and The Crest Sports Bar & Grill, 1625 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance.
Dale Cornett has several connections to the Torrance Little League team. His grandson Levi is a player, his son Wayne is a coach and his daughter-in-law is a league rep.
"It's so much fun. This is the most amazing thing in the world," Cornett said. "I'm so proud of this team."
Annette Rossi, the owner of Rizzo's Pizza, said it's been a healthy distraction after organized sports were canceled last year because of the pandemic.
"We need something to look forward to," Rossi said. "We need somebody to cheer for and these kids have been fantastic."
The all-star team from the Northridge Little League is the most recent previous Los Angeles County team to play in the Little League World Series.
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