LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Paseo Verde Little League staff obtained a grand welcome dwelling after profitable the U.S. championship.
A cheering part greeted the staff as they landed at Harry Reid Worldwide Airport on Monday, after firefighters introduced a water arch for his or her arriving flight.
Regardless of falling to Curaçao on the planet championship sport Sunday, there’s nonetheless lots to have fun for Paseo Verde.
The Henderson staff defeated Ohio to win the 2026 Little League U.S. championship on Saturday at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
It is the second straight yr {that a} staff from Southern Nevada received a U.S. Little League title, after Summerlin South in 2025.
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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has withdrawn from the FIBA World Cup for well being causes.
Wilson and former teammate Kelsey Plum are each now not capable of compete in Berlin, USA Basketball introduced Monday.
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will take their locations on the U.S. roster. Competitors is ready to start on Sept. 4.
The reigning WNBA MVP, Wilson has appeared in 37 video games for the Aces up to now this season, averaging 26 factors, 9.4 rebounds and a pair of.0 blocks per sport.
She battled a leg harm earlier this yr, lacking the Commissioner’s Cup championship and three different regular-season video games.
Wilson was additionally listed as questionable forward of final week’s sport in opposition to Toronto due to a again challenge, although she finally made the beginning lineup and was on the court docket for half-hour.
The USA basketball roster nonetheless options Aces guards Jackie Younger and Chelsea Grey.
