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 volunteers 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 a goal 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 after 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 CA District 68 team pin hangs 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 hits a hit during the Challenger game at Volunteer Stadium at the Little League complex in South Williamsport. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

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