LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) — After their impressive run in the Little League World Series, the Paseo Verde baseball team was welcomed home this weekend with a pizza party.

“It was a great experience with my teammates. We had a great time and I felt like I accomplished that and saw our hard work pay off,” said left fielder Luke Lentz. “It was just a really great experience.”

“Just getting there is an accomplishment, let alone finishing third in the U.S. It’s a credit to the kids, the coaching staff, the family, the community, our league,” said assistant coach Jeffrey Soranaka. “Everyone supported us and we were lucky to get out there and show what we can do.”

The team was greeted by fans as soon as it landed at Las Vegas airport.

“You feel famous, all these people know you and it’s just fun to celebrate and have fun with your other teammates,” said second baseman Gunner Beranek.

They then went to their party at Pizza Pie Guy, where they watched the final game of the Little League World Series together as a team.

“I think it’s important that we recognize all the greatness in Henderson, and these kids were definitely great. And what better way to do that than to come here, eat pizza and watch the finale of the Little League World Series,” said Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero.

“It’s a really nice feeling. I don’t know how else to explain it. The kids feel loved, and we as a team feel loved in general, so it’s great,” Soranaka said.

Now these young athletes are looking ahead to next season and are ready to dominate the field again.

“Just keep progressing, work hard and become a better player,” Lentz said.

“Thank you to my family and friends for their support. Thank you to all my teammates who have been by my side. You are like brothers to me and I want to thank you so much.”

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