Boerne’s Little League World Series bid uncertain after judge reinstates disqualified team

WACO, Texas – UPDATE: Monday’s game originally became the Southwest region title game after the Tulsa National Little League team from Oklahoma, who was set to face the Boerne-Ascension Parish winner on Tuesday, was removed from the tournament due to having an ineligible player.

Now, a Waco judge has granted a temporary restraining order to allow Tulsa to play Boerne for the Southwest regional title as previously scheduled on Aug. 11.

“Judge Ryan Luna of the 414th District Court has granted a Temporary Restraining Order sought by parents and players, with the support of Tulsa National Little League, following the disqualification of its 12U All-Star team from the Southwest Region Tournament in Waco, Texas,” according to a press release from Christian Dennie of Dennie Sports Law obtained by KOTV in Tulsa.

“Judge Luna has ordered the championship game to go forward on August 11th at 6 p.m. as scheduled. The winner of the game will go on to represent the Southwest Region in Williamsport,” the release continued. “The winner of the game will be determined on the field where it should be decided.”

ORIGINAL STORY: For the second time in three years, the Hill Country will be well-represented at the Little League World Series.

The Boerne baseball Little League team defeated the Gonzales, Louisiana, team from Ascension Parish 4-1 Monday afternoon in Waco.

Boerne’s pitching dominated Ascension Parish. The combination of Kase Yarbrough and Joshua “Merritt” Cude held the opposition to just one run on four hits.

Monday’s game became the Southwest regional title game after the Tulsa National Little League team from Oklahoma, who was set to face the Boerne-Ascension Parish winner on Tuesday, was removed from the tournament due to using an ineligible player.

“To uphold the integrity of the International Tournament and provide an opportunity for every team, community, and, most importantly, child, to have a fair and equitable experience, Little League International relies on adult volunteers and parents to adhere to our Rules, Regulations, and Operating Policies,” Little League International said in a news release. “Little League International is committed to supporting all children impacted by this decision and will continue to provide support and administrative guidance to the families in Tulsa National Little League.”

In 2024, Boerne Little League advanced to the Little League World Series.

Boerne’s run lasted until a loss to the team from Lake Mary, Florida, in the U.S. Championship Game. One day later, the team from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Latin America’s regional champion, defeated Boerne in the third-place game.

The 2026 Little League World Series begins Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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