The last time Alabama had a representative at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, the 21st century hadn’t started yet.
But 27 years after a team from Phenix City made it to the final series, our state has another team in the mix. And they are once again from Phenix City.
The team will start their tournament Wednesday afternoon in the tournament’s opening game. Here’s what you need to know:
- Who: Phenix City, AL (Southeast) vs. Tacoma, WA (Northwest)
- When: Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 1PM central
- Where: Lamade Stadium | 100 Borderline Rd, South Williamsport, PA 17702
- Watch: ESPN
Keep reading to learn more about the team from Alabama + see the full bracket before first pitch.
2026 Little League Baseball World Series
20 youth baseball teams are in Williamsports for a double-elimination tournament to determine the world champion.
The U.S. bracket was split into 10 regions with one team qualifying through local tournaments from each region. The international side has 10 other countries including:
- Australia
- Mexico
- Panama
- Latin America
- Caribbean
- Europe-Africa
- Curacao
- Japan
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
Each side of the bracket will play in the double-elimination format until just four teams remain—two U.S. teams and two international teams. All losses are wiped once the semifinals begin where it will be win-or-go home.
Phenix City will need at least six wins to claim the LLBWS title. The team is guaranteed at least two games.
Meet the team from Phenix City
The Phenix City 12U All Stars secured their spot in the 2026 Little League World Series after winning all four games at the Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, Georgia.
The city was the state’s last representative at the LLWS in 1999, making a run to the final before losing to a team from Japan.
Phenix City’s squad was led by Colby and Cory Rasmus, two brothers who would go on to play in Major League Baseball. But now, two more Rasmus family members are leading the way on the field.
Kinsley Rasmus, the daughter of Cory, is the ace on the mound for the Phenix City team. She pitched a complete game shutout in the Southeast Region final against Tennessee and added five hits at the plate.
Ryker Rasmus is also on the team, finishing the regional tournament with the second most innings pitched on the team including getting a win.
The rest of the roster includes:
- Cooper Champion
- Cedric Harrison Jr.
- Lorenzo Quintero
- Easton Allen
- Urijah Berklite
- Layton Burt
- Brooks Cameron
- Jerry Taylor
- Cason Smith
- Cam Lee
Cory and Case Rasmus are now coaches along with Gus Quintero.
