The road to Williamsport was filled with more drama than usual for a couple Little League World Series participants this year, including a Venezuelan team that needed visa exemptions to make the trip and an American club that narrowly knocked off a defending champ.

It’s a yearly tradition in Lycoming County that reaches around the globe. 28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape brings us a look at the sights and sounds of the day, as well as the team from Pennsylvania representing the Mid-Atlantic region in this year’s series.

Fresh off winning the West Regional championship in California last week, the Honolulu All-Stars have arrived in Pennsylvania and are gearing up for the Little League World Series, which begins Friday.