The Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic champion Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association’s Little League 12-and-under baseball team was recognized in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Senate for its accomplishments during the 2024 season.
The Council Rock Newtown Little League team went 20-2, winning the District 30, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic region tournaments. As the Mid-Atlantic champion, Council Rock Newtown was one of 10 U.S. teams that earned a spot in the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
Council Rock Newtown won two games in the LLWS, finishing fifth among the US entrants.
Sens. Steve Santarsiero and Frank Farry and Reps. Perry Warren and Kristin Marcell hosted the champions. Each of the state legislators represents the home of players on the team.
“The entire community is proud of the players and coaches,” Warren said. “I went to two of their games in Williamsport and watched the other two games on ABC and ESPN. The players and coaches were fantastic and represented their league, community and state admirably.”
There are an estimated 6,500 little leagues worldwide. Of those 6,500 leagues, 10 U.S. and 10 international teams qualify for the Little League World Series.
“The exceptional athletes of Council Rock Newtown Baseball have done our community and our Commonwealth proud, demonstrating impressive talent, determination and sportsmanship,” Santarsiero said. “Congratulations to the team, coaches and families on an incredible season.”
“It was an honor to welcome the Council Rock Newtown Little League team to the Capitol,” Marcell said. “Their hard work, determination and sportsmanship during their incredible run to the Little League World Series have made our community proud. I look forward to seeing what these young athletes will accomplish in the future.”
“It was great to see our community come together to cheer on these talented young athletes. I want to congratulate the entire team, coaches, and their families on a remarkable and unforgettable season,” Farry said.
Warren represents the 31st Legislative District in Bucks County, comprised of Lower Makefield, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield and Yardley.
Marcell represents the 178th Legislative District in Bucks County, comprised of Upper Southampton, Warwick, Wrightstown, and part of Northampton.
Santarsiero represents the 10th Senatorial District comprised of Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham, Chalfont, Doylestown Borough and Township, Falls, Lower Makefield, Morrisville, New Britain Borough and Township, New Hope, Newtown Borough and Township, Plumstead, Solebury, Tullytown, Upper Makefield and Yardley in Bucks County.
Farry represents the 6th Senatorial District comprised of Bensalem, Hulmeville, Ivyland, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Middletown, Northampton, Penndel, Upper Southampton, Warminster, Warrington, Warwick, and Wrightstown in Bucks County.