From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Bayonne's Little Leaguers get their parade
A New Jersey town threw one last party for the team that took it to Williamsport.
In brief
A New Jersey town threw one last party for the team that took it to Williamsport. Bayonne's run ended in Williamsport, but the town turned the ending into a celebration and the team is already aiming at next year. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
One last day in the sun
Bayonne, New Jersey threw a parade on Sunday for its Little League team, closing out a summer that carried the town further than anyone expected.
“It was one last day in the sun for the boys of summer from Bayonne.”
All the way to Williamsport
The parade honored a team that reached the Little League World Series, the sport's biggest stage for 12-year-olds.
Two titles on the way
Before Williamsport, Bayonne claimed the New Jersey state championship and then the Metro Region title.
“Along the way they claimed the state and Metro Region championships.”
A 2-0 start on the big stage
Bayonne won its first two games at the Little League World Series, putting the town in genuine title contention.
Then two losses ended it
The team dropped its next two games and was eliminated, a fast turn from unbeaten to done.
Talk already turns to next year
Players and fans are talking about coming back for the big trophy, treating this run as a start rather than a finish.
“There is already talk of taking home the big trophy next year.”
The short version
Bayonne's run ended in Williamsport, but the town turned the ending into a celebration and the team is already aiming at next year.
