GENEVA — As the Little League Major and Minor divisions continue through the District 1 tournament, junior and senior teams are already heading to state tournaments, as the Intermediate players are learning lessons.
The Intermediate Division was created as a stepping stone for Major Leaguers heading to Junior Division, with a slightly larger field and a whole set of new roles.
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