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Sunday s 12-2 loss to Japan in the World Series final game wasn't what families in Goodlettsville were hoping for but it didn't dampen their spirits.
Fans went by the dozens to Incredible Dave's in Rivergate to cheer Goodlettsville's favorite little leaguers as they looked to put in one last win, and cap off the tournament of a lifetime with a world championship.
"Those kids are happy to be there," said James Mays, a little league coach who was watching the game. "They've had a good time. We're friends with all the parents up there and know all these kids, been a part of them since they were five or six years old."
But despite giving it their all, it was Japan that took home the world championship with a 12-2 win and even though the home team finished a little short, they were still champions in the eyes of their fans.
"Getting all the way to the championship and being the best team in the United States, I mean that's just a great experience for them," said Jacob Stinson, who plays little league in Goodlettsville.
"It's just been a great run for these boys," Mays said. "It's been surreal."
And even though the national champions aren't even old enough to drive, they've already set a positive example for bright-eyed kids across the country, like 11-year-old Jacob McDonald.
"That makes me just want to play my heart out and just makes me want to play even more," McDonald said.
Whether they were grandkids or grandparents, the fans at Incredible Dave's knew they'd just witnessed an amazing group of neighborhood kids do something truly special.
"The whole state and most of the world is proud of them so I m really proud," 11-year-old Austn Mays said.
"They're going to come home happy," Mays said. "They've accomplished a lot. We're proud of them. We can t wait until they get home and see them and congratulate them."
The team was expected to arrive in Nashville Monday morning. The city of Goodlettsville scheduled a welcome-home party for the team at 11:00 a.m. at city hall.
Fans went by the dozens to Incredible Dave's in Rivergate to cheer Goodlettsville's favorite little leaguers as they looked to put in one last win, and cap off the tournament of a lifetime with a world championship.
"Those kids are happy to be there," said James Mays, a little league coach who was watching the game. "They've had a good time. We're friends with all the parents up there and know all these kids, been a part of them since they were five or six years old."
But despite giving it their all, it was Japan that took home the world championship with a 12-2 win and even though the home team finished a little short, they were still champions in the eyes of their fans.
"Getting all the way to the championship and being the best team in the United States, I mean that's just a great experience for them," said Jacob Stinson, who plays little league in Goodlettsville.
"It's just been a great run for these boys," Mays said. "It's been surreal."
And even though the national champions aren't even old enough to drive, they've already set a positive example for bright-eyed kids across the country, like 11-year-old Jacob McDonald.
"That makes me just want to play my heart out and just makes me want to play even more," McDonald said.
Whether they were grandkids or grandparents, the fans at Incredible Dave's knew they'd just witnessed an amazing group of neighborhood kids do something truly special.
"The whole state and most of the world is proud of them so I m really proud," 11-year-old Austn Mays said.
"They're going to come home happy," Mays said. "They've accomplished a lot. We're proud of them. We can t wait until they get home and see them and congratulate them."
The team was expected to arrive in Nashville Monday morning. The city of Goodlettsville scheduled a welcome-home party for the team at 11:00 a.m. at city hall.
Sunday, August 26 2012, 11:49 PM CDT
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