Indiana Floyds Knobs Advances, Loses Little League Softball World Series Final

The Floyds Knobs Little League softball team made a historic run to their first-ever Little League Softball World Series championship game, ultimately finishing as runners-up after a tightly contested 1-0 loss to Pennsylvania. Their impressive tournament journey included shutting out Brazil 2-0 and defeating defending champion North Carolina 2-0 in extra innings, showcasing dominant pitching and defense by Briley Mercer and Grace Fiore. In the championship, Pennsylvania's ace Reagan Bills held Floyds Knobs scoreless, making a game-saving catch and driving in the only run. Despite the heartbreaking defeat, Floyds Knobs became the first Indiana team to reach the title game, holding their opponents scoreless in 31 of 32 innings leading up to the final and allowing just one run in their first five games. The team earned national attention for their resilience, teamwork, and strong performances both at the plate and on the mound. Their remarkable achievements left the community and fans proud, marking a milestone for Indiana softball.