A Walk‑Off Triumph
The Florida Little League Softball team captured third place in the 2026 World Series with a walk‑off victory over Toms River, New Jersey, sealing a 3‑2 win that left the crowd roaring.
Their run to the consolation game followed a 4‑0 loss to Clayton, North Carolina, in the semifinals, a defeat that ended their hopes of a repeat championship but set the stage for a resilient comeback.
Pitchers Chloe Cheek and Brynn Fieser anchored the early dominance for Florida, while Kylie Green delivered the decisive run that scored the walk‑off, and Avery Little’s 10‑hit performance underscored the offense.
The championship matchup will pit Owensboro, Kentucky, against Clayton, with the final scheduled at Stallings Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina, a venue that has hosted the tournament in recent years.
Florida’s streak of World Series appearances now spans two consecutive years, a testament to the program’s consistent development and competitive edge.