Henderson Little League Team Advances to U.S. Championship Game

The victory gave the Southern Nevada team another major moment on the national baseball stage. Paseo Verde's players rallied for nine runs in the sixth inning and advanced to the U.S. championship matchup, according to Little League International. Michael Guerrero led the offensive effort with four RBIs on two hits.

The result was particularly notable for Nevada because it marked the second consecutive year that a Southern Nevada team reached the U.S. championship game. Paseo Verde represents Henderson and entered the tournament as the Mountain Region representative.

The team had already established itself as a strong regional representative before reaching Williamsport. Little League's official tournament information lists Paseo Verde as the 2026 Mountain Region representative from Henderson, Nevada, with a 3-0 regional record.

Wednesday's game became a turning point in the team's World Series run. Iowa held the matchup within reach before Henderson's offensive surge in the sixth inning changed the outcome. The nine-run frame provided the decisive separation and secured the 14-6 victory.

The win also extended Nevada's presence in the late stages of the tournament. Southern Nevada had reached the U.S. title matchup the previous year, when Summerlin South represented the region. The latest result gave another Henderson-area team an opportunity to compete for the domestic championship.

Little League baseball has a strong community dimension in Nevada, where local leagues provide young players with an opportunity to compete through regional tournaments before reaching the national stage. Paseo Verde's run has consequently attracted attention beyond the tournament itself, particularly in the Henderson and Las Vegas communities.

The Little League Baseball World Series features 20 teams in the 2026 tournament, including 10 from the United States and 10 international teams. Games are being played at the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Paseo Verde's advancement also illustrates the significance of regional competition. Teams must progress through local and regional play before earning a place in Williamsport, making an appearance in the U.S. championship game the culmination of a lengthy tournament path.

For Henderson, the result represents another national sports milestone for the community. The team now has the opportunity to compete for the U.S. championship against the winner of another semifinal matchup.

The championship game was scheduled for Saturday, giving the Nevada team several days to prepare for its next opponent. Iowa, meanwhile, remained alive in the tournament's elimination structure and was scheduled to continue playing for an opportunity to advance.

The tournament also provides a national platform for communities represented by the participating leagues. For Nevada families and baseball supporters, Paseo Verde's run offers a direct connection between local youth baseball and one of the country's most recognizable amateur sporting events.

The 14-6 victory was therefore more than a single tournament result. It secured Henderson another appearance on the national stage and continued Southern Nevada's recent run of success at the Little League Baseball World Series.

Paseo Verde's next game will determine whether the Henderson team can turn its regional success into a U.S. championship. Regardless of the final result, Wednesday's victory established the team as one of the final Nevada-linked contenders in the 2026 tournament.