Little League Championship continues in Owego

Little League Championship continues in Owego

Owego Little League (OLL) is host to the New York 10U Little League Championship at the Hyde Park Little League fields in the Village of Owego this week. Opening Ceremonies took place on Saturday, with games moved until Sunday because of the excessive heat.

Little League Championship continues in Owego
Teams gather on the field for opening ceremonies on Saturday. (Photo by Wendy Post)

The tournament welcomed championship 10-years-and-under teams from across the state to Owego. Teams will compete for the chance to play in the East Regional Invitational Tournament. 

Little League Championship continues in Owego
The two men behind the game and the fields – Jim Raftis Sr. and Dick Franz watch from the sidelines. (Photo by Wendy Post)

OLL was established in 1952 and is one of the only Little Leagues in the state that offers completely free participation to children. All uniforms and equipment are funded through sponsorships by local businesses and donations. All the maintenance on the park is from volunteers. Major projects and upgrades are paid for through local foundations and corporate donations. 

Little League Championship continues in Owego
Teams near the field for opening ceremonies on Saturday. (Photo by Wendy Post)

OLL will host this tournament for three years and hopes to petition for other championship Little League tournaments in the future. 

Little League Championship continues in Owego
The Rumble Ponies mascot welcomed players early in the day on Saturday, and at the opening ceremonies. (Photo by Wendy Post)
Little League Championship continues in Owego
Teams gather for photo ops on Saturday, and as the heatwave begins to take hold. (Photo by Wendy Post)
Little League Championship continues in Owego
The Massapequa team carries their motto on their back. (Photo by Wendy Post)

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