Henderson’s Paseo Verde Little League team had an unforgettable run at the 2026 Little League World Series, capturing the U.S. Championship for the second consecutive year and earning a spot in the World Series title game. The achievement marks a remarkable milestone for the Henderson community, with the team’s young athletes representing their city on one of youth baseball’s biggest stages.

Paseo Verde clinched the U.S. Championship title and advanced to face international champion Willemstad, Curaçao in the World Series Championship game. The title matchup drew widespread national attention, including broadcast coverage on ESPN and Disney+, putting Henderson squarely in the spotlight for sports fans across the country.

Adding to the historic nature of the run, Carsynn Meyer — a player on the Henderson squad — made history by becoming the first girl ever to appear in a Little League World Series Championship game, a milestone celebrated by fans and media nationwide.

Though the Henderson team ultimately fell to Curaçao 11-2 in the championship game, the accomplishment of winning back-to-back U.S. titles and competing for the world championship is a source of enormous pride for the city. Reaching the final game of the Little League World Series two years in a row is an extraordinary feat, and the players, coaches, and families of Paseo Verde have given Henderson a moment to cheer about all summer long.

The community’s support for these young athletes has been evident throughout the tournament, and Henderson can look forward to welcoming its champions home as local heroes who proved that their city belongs among the best in the nation — and the world.

Sources: FOX5 Vegas, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Sports