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At just 12, Carsynn Meyer is one win away from the Little League World Series championship. Competing alongside teammate Kinley Rasmus, she follows in the footsteps of trailblazers like Sayaka Tsushima, while inspiring a new generation of girls to take the field.
Hamilton, Ohio, and Davenport, Iowa, will meet on Aug. 27, 2026, for a coveted U.S. final berth in the Little League Baseball World Series. The game, airing on ESPN, pits a team returning after a 2021 runner‑up finish against a squad making its first appearance since 2004‑05.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus from Alabama and Carsynn Meyer from Nevada step onto the same World Series field, joining a lineage of female pioneers and highlighting the Girls with Game initiative’s mission to expand opportunities for girls in baseball.
Kinley Rasmus, the 25th girl to play in the Little League World Series, draws her skill from a family steeped in baseball and softball, while her hometown of Phenix City prepares to face West Chester, Pennsylvania, in a historic matchup.
Kinley Rasmus dazzled in her Little League World Series opener, striking out eight batters and throwing a one‑hit game, while her team prepares for a pivotal matchup against Pennsylvania.
Troy University announced a four‑year, $2.1 million agreement with Troy Bank & Trust that will make the bank the official jersey patch sponsor for all 16 athletic programs beginning in the 2026‑27 season, marking the first such deal at the Group of Six level.
Twelve‑year‑old Kinley Rasmus struck out eight batters and tossed a complete‑game shutout, securing Alabama’s spot in the 2026 Little League World Series and etching her name into tournament history.
A multi‑generational baseball lineage rooted in Phenix City, Alabama, blends professional playing, coaching excellence and emerging talent, culminating in recent state titles and a Little League World Series appearance.
Central-Phenix City’s girls flag football squad opened the season with a commanding 38‑0 victory over Montgomery Catholic in the AHSAA Flag Football Kickoff Classic, a win that stretched their unbeaten run to 56 consecutive games since 2023.
Ryker Rasmus, a 12‑year‑old pitcher from Phenix City, Alabama, will represent his town at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, embodying a family’s deep baseball heritage and a community’s transformation from a troubled past to a baseball‑focused future.
After a standout 2024 campaign at Troy, receiver‑turned‑return specialist DJ Epps is set to bring experience and versatility to West Virginia’s offense under coach Rich Rodriguez.
UTSA running backs coach Tommie Robinson, a Phenix City native, has organized a girls‑focused sports camp that aims to accelerate the growth of women’s athletics and expand into data‑driven training.
A weekend of fierce competition in Oxford, Alabama, saw East Alabama Little League programs excel at the USSSA All‑State Championships, posting impressive records and capturing several titles.
Ariana Akey of Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) was selected as the 2025‑26 MaxPreps National Player of the Year after leading her team to two straight undefeated seasons and a Class 5A state title, finishing her high school career with over 11,700 yards and 200 touchdowns.
The Crimson Tide has landed top quarterback prospects Elijah Haven and Trent Seaborn, along with a cadre of four‑star tight ends and edge rushers, in a recruiting class that emphasizes positional pairings and builds on the legacy of Nick Saban.
Four‑star offensive lineman Jatori Williams will announce his college commitment on May 22, revealing a final list that includes Auburn among six programs.