The teams from Manalapan Twp. NJ and CA District 68 shake hands after the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Ro Ramos of the CA District 68 team scores during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Players and helpers from the Manalapan Twp. team react to a hit during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Charlie Horner of the CA District 68 team scores during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Nate Zelaya of the CA District 68 team is pushed to first base on a hit during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The teams stand in silence during the National Anthem before the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Maverick Bruelet of the CA District 68 team scores during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

A pin from the CA District 68 team sits on the wall of the press dugout during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Austin Underhill of the California Challenger team connects on a hit during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The CA District 68 fans cheer after the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette