The team from Summerlin South Little League representing Las Vegas, Nevada, will play for the Little League World Series title on Sunday afternoon. Las Vegas defeated Connecticut, 8-2, to win the United States championship on Saturday.

Summerlin South’s journey to the U.S. Championship game in the Little League World Series began on Aug. 13, when Nevada defeated Illinois in blowout fashion by 16-1. On Aug. 15, Nevada played Washington clinching a 5-3 victory that led to a showdown against South Carolina.

Summerlin South advanced to the championship game of the Little League World Series, defeating Fairfield, Connecticut, 8-2 on Saturday in the U.S. title game. Summerlin South will meet Taipei (Chinese Taipei) at noon Sunday for the LLWS championship at Lamade Stadium.