Little League participation on the rise post-COVID-19
After the number of participating teams dropped 7% from 2020 to 2021, mostly because of COVID-19, the organization saw a 17% rebound this season.
After the number of participating teams dropped 7% from 2020 to 2021, mostly because of COVID-19, the organization saw a 17% rebound this season.
Coaches “have an opportunity to teach how to win and lose. Step one is remember you’re a model and you have this tremendous teaching opportunity.”
The Mid-Atlantic squad put together 10 straight elimination game victories dating to the Pennsylvania state tournament to make a run at the title.
Easton Oliverson is now back in a standard hospital room and can communicate with his parents, Jace and Nancy, and other family members.
“We’re just at point now where he’s just in recovery.”
“It’s been a tough few years here. Last year we had a limited World Series, of course, but there’s nothing that can take the place of a full World Series.”
Even if federal guidelines limiting crowd size are eased, it doesn’t mean teams will sprint to the field to play.