HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Little League World Series (LLWS) begins this month, and the Honolulu Little League is looking to make another title-winning run.

On Thursday, the club run by Gerald Oda won the West Regionals in San Bernardino, California, defeating Southern California 4-1.

Now they’re headed to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for a third LLWS appearance in seven years.

It’s a journey that’s already seen some drama when they pulled out a thrilling 2-0 victory to win a state championship this month on Hawaii Island.

Oda said each team takes on its own unique identity.

“I explain it to the kids, this team is more like a puzzle,” Oda said. “Each piece is very important and it’s putting this puzzle together.

“These kids understand each single one of them is very important for

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