Mission Viejo’s Little League Challenger team will compete in Exhibition Game in Williamsport

The Little League District 68 Challenger team from Mission Viejo is gearing up to head to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the 2024 Challenger Division Exhibition Game.

"In its 22nd year, the Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game continues to be one of the most memorable events as it brings together two outstanding local Little League programs for a morning of fun competition," said Sam Ranck, Little League Senior Director of Strategy and Development, of Mission Viejo's team and the Manalapan, New Jersey team. "We are incredibly grateful for the hours and hard work the volunteers in each league's community have dedicated to these players, and we are excited to welcome them to Williamsport this month."

Since 2001, the Little League Challenger Exhibition Game has been a memorable part of the Championship Weekend experience at the Little League Baseball World Series.

Any person with a physical or intellectual challenge can participate in the Little League Challenger Division, which accommodates players ages 4 to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school.

Participating in the 2024 Little League World Series is a prestigious honor for the players and their families. The team of up to 15 children and young adults will travel for a week-long stay in Williamsport to participate in the nationally televised classic, culminating with a game on Saturday, the day of the US and International finals.

"I'm so proud of the accomplishments of these players, coaches, parents, and everyone connected with the team, and they are amazing representatives of our City," said Mayor Trish Kelley. "I'm cheering for them as they head off to Williamsport and look forward to celebrating them upon their return."

Mayor Kelley will honor the team for its outstanding achievement at a meeting in September and stay tuned for an upcoming "MVTV News" special report about the team and their trip.