A Shot at History
The Camels Hump Little League squad from Vermont has already etched its name into the state’s baseball lore, capturing the championship and now stepping onto the New England regional stage. Their first test came against Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where pitcher Mickey Brown delivered a two‑hit shutout that secured a 1‑0 victory and sparked excitement across the Green Mountain State.
On Monday, August 10, the team will meet Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in the winner’s bracket semifinals at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The matchup represents more than a game; it is a chance for Vermont to break a quarter‑century drought and become the first team from the state to advance to the regional championship game.
If the Camels Hump prevail, they will travel to the New England final on Thursday, August 13, where a berth in the national Little League World Series would be within reach. A loss would send them to an elimination semifinal on Wednesday, August 12, but the experience itself already marks a milestone for Vermont’s youth baseball.
The tournament’s stakes extend beyond the scoreboard. For the players, coaches, and families, the competition embodies years of community support, early‑morning practices on modest fields, and the dream of seeing a Vermont team back on the regional stage after decades. The outcome will be watched closely by local fans who have rallied behind the squad since the season’s first pitch.