LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the first time ever, a team from Nevada will play for the Little League World Series title, after Summerlin South Little League defeated Connecticut in the United States Championship Game 8-2 on Saturday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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It's a monumental moment for baseball in Las Vegas, and the kids from Summerlin South have the whole valley behind them — as evidenced by the big crowd at Nacho Daddy's downtown location for a watch party.

"That's crazy, that's our first ever in Nevada," said 13-year-old Kailub Bain after the game.

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"A lot of people were like, 'oh Nevada can't do this,' but they're

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