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‘Playing into August’: Glendale Little League teams advance to regionals after state titles
Glendale Little League’s summer surged past July as two teams won Wisconsin state championships in 2019 and advanced to the regional tournament in Indiana, with play beginning August 4 [1]. President Terry Sandee credited years of steady program building and support from families and the community for the breakthrough [1].Players embraced the extended run. Twelve‑year‑old Oliver Scharinck and 14‑year‑old Leo Langerman described the thrill of “playing into August,” while the majors group—state runners‑up a year earlier—pushed on with hopes of continuing a run toward Williamsport [1][2]. To help cover travel and lodging, the league organized fundraising as families prepared for regionals [1].