Fairfield National is playing with a wave of confidence and momentum at the Little League World Series. Now, the Connecticut kids are on a collision course with a team on the same path in Williamsport,

With the success of the Summerlin South Little League team, which awaits a showdown with the Metro Region team on Wednesday, Eddie and Sheena Gallegos and Evan Greusel have much in common: pride, confidence and gratitude for the support their sons have received from the Las Vegas Valley as they press on further into the tournament.

The loss drops Irmo into the loser’s bracket of the LLWS. Irmo will play Hawaii in an elimination game on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

The Summerlin South baseball team stepped onto the national stage at the Little League World Series and took home the win on Wednesday.

The Summerlin South Little League team scored a walk-off win in extra innings against South Carolina, 1-0, on Monday.

The Summerlin South All Stars dominated their opening game with a 16-1 victory over Illinois, and 5-3 against Washington on Friday

Nick Walters spoke one-on-one with coach TJ Fechser ahead of Friday's game to learn more about how the team is feeling and what it means to be in this position.

Summerlin South’s coaching staff will consider pitching strategy as team faces Southeast champion Irmo, South Carolina in the Little League World Series at noon Monday.