Tunkhannock at the World Series

Sydney Huff of Tunkhannock reaches out to attempt to catch a foul ball behind first base during Wednesday’s game against Canada at the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Tunkhannock won, 2-0. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Sydney Huff scores the first run of the game for Tunkhannock in the second inning Wednesday at the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Tunkhannock won, 2-0. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock coach Jason Wisnosky checks on Ella McNeff after she crashed over first base trying to beat out a single in the team’s first at-bat Wednesday. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock pitcher Kaya Hannon twirled a two-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts against Canada. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon shares a laugh with the umpire after making a lineup change between innings. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

The Tunkhannock Tigers all-star team huddles up before team introductions. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock fans (from left) Sawyer Aitken, Ella Larioni and Kayleigh Kerr are decked out on their red, white and blue East Region colors for the start of Thursday night’s round-robin game. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Julianna Roote drops her bat and runs down the line after putting a sacrifice bunt in play in the fourth inning Friday against Daniel Boone. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Paige Marabell, left, trots off the field with Hannah James after Marabell caught a foul ball in the third. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Sydney Huff slides into third base while the umpire gives the safe call in the second inning against Daniel Boone. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Paige Marabell gets a jump off first base after singling to lead off the third inning Saturday. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Ella McNeff starts her slide while stealing second base in the first inning. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunhkannock mom Stephanie Foote lets out a yell for her daughter Ella McNeff during Saturday’s round-robin finale. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon gathers his players during a break in play in the first inning. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock pitcher Kaya Hannon winds up for a throw, while Paige Marabell sprints ahead from third base to cover a bunt. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Ella McNeff zips around the bases on her way to scoring the team’s first run Saturday. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Erin Van Ness tracks a ball in left field, while teammate Elaina Kulsicavage looks on in the second inning. Van Ness made the catch. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock’s Ella McNeff breaks from first base on her way to stealing second base in the first inning Monday against the Philippines. DAVID BALL / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Tunkhannock teammates Alexis Gilroy, left, and Emily Patton report to home plate to recite the Little League pledge. Dave Ball Photography

Ella Larioni, left, has been Tunkhannock’s unofficial chant-starter at the Series this week. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon sends a signal from the third-base coaches box. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock mom Katie Wisnosky displays her ‘One Team, One Dream’ sign during Monday’s quarterfinal game. Dave Ball Photography

Kaya Hannon fires a throw to the plate. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock’s Piper Robinson exchanges Little League pins with Angel Motin out of the Phillippines during team introductions. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon waves Sydney Huff home to put the team onto the scoreboard in the second inning. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock third baseman Paige Marabell catches a popup for the first out in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday against Oregon in the Little League Softball World Series semifinals.Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon shares some last words with No. 1 hitter Ella McNeff before she steps into the batter’s box with two outs in the sixth inning. She would deliver a single before ended up stranded at third base to end the game. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock fans watch the game at the Dietrich Theater on Wednesday night. ROBERT BAKER / STAFF PHOTO

Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon shares a laugh moments before his ESPN pre-game interview. Dave Ball Photography

Alexis Gilroy exchanges a high five with Tunkhannock manager Tim Hannon during pre-game introductions. Dave Ball Photography

Lead-off hitter Ella McNeff steps into the batter’s box for Tunkhannock’s first at-bat of the title game. Dave Ball Photography

Tunkhannock first-base coach Jason Wisnosky gives a couple words of advice to his daughter Cali Wisnosky before she leads off the second inning. Dave Ball Photography