{"id":33027,"date":"2025-07-02T16:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/33027\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:31:14","slug":"jacksonville-little-league-senior-softball-baseball-teams-make-historic-double-regional-tournament-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/33027\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Little League senior softball, baseball teams make historic double regional tournament appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 The San Mateo Little League senior softball and baseball teams made history by advancing to the Little League Regional Tournaments.<\/p>\n

The senior softball team has had five total state appearances, two state titles, and is now making its second trip to the Little League Regional Tournament.<\/p>\n

San Mateo Little League Baseball and Softball teams advanced to the Little League Regional Tournaments. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

The baseball team has made two state appearances, won its first-ever state title, and earned its first-ever spot in the Senior Baseball Regional Tournament.<\/p>\n

This is the first time in SMLL history that both a softball and baseball team will compete in their regional tournaments in the same season.<\/p>\n

Each team is now one step away from qualifying for the Little League Senior World Series.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a once-in-a-generation achievement,\u201d Rachel Simmons, President of the San Mateo Little League, said. \u201cIt\u2019s a testament to our incredible coaches, dedicated players, and the supportive families and community that surround them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SMLL was founded in 1967. Click here<\/a> to help the team play for hotels and travel.<\/p>\n

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