ALPINE, Utah — A youth baseball team from northern Utah is swinging at a chance to reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The Lone Peak Little League was recently crowned Utah state champions and this journey's brought them to the Mountain Region tournament in San Bernardino, California.

“Cliche as it sounds, it’s been a dream come true for the community, for the league - and certainly for the boys," said Head Coach Mike Robertson.

He says he knew for years how special this group of youngsters was.

“They approach their baseball development as professionals," Robertson said, noting the hours and hours of work they put in on top of schooling.

He's watched his son Ryan and the Lone Peak little leaguers practice year-round, and now they’ve slugged their way to

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