Lamar Little League punches ticket to Williamsport in 5-2 victory over Louisiana
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WACO, Texas – Lamar Little League is headed to Williamsport after beating Eastbank Little League out of Kenner, Louisiana in the Southwest Regional Finals.
They won 5-2 in Waco Tuesday evening.
Lamar bounced back after losing to Eastbank on Sunday 7-5. This forced them to face Oklahoma on Monday, which they won 5-2, putting them in the championship game against Eastbank.
With a win Tuesday, the team has punched their ticket to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Lamar will be representing the Southwest Region in Williamsport.
The Little League World Series runs from Aug. 13-24.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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