Red Land Little League To Be Honored By Congress

A magical summer on golden diamonds across Pennsylvania and around the region has led the boys from Red Land, Pennsylvania to the hallowed halls of the nation’s capital.

The United States champions based in a small town in York County will be honored before U.S. Congress on Wednesday for their inspiring accomplishments this summer.

Red Land became the first Pennsylvania team to capture the United States championship since 1990. They remained undefeated on the U.S. circuit throughout the Little League World Series, suffering their only loss in the international championship to a team from Tokyo, Japan.

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House Resolution 422 was introduced by U.S. Rep Scott Perry (PA-4) on September 16.

The full text of the resolution, courtesy of the Library of Congress, is included below:

Whereas, on Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Red Land Little League team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a versatile and dynamic team from Pearland, Texas, with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 3-2;

Whereas, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the Red Land Little League team competed against the Kitasuna Little League team from Tokyo, Japan, in the 69th Annual Little League World Series championship and set the record for the most runs scored in the first inning with 10 runs;

Whereas the Red Land Little League is the first York County team to win a national Little League championship and the first team from Pennsylvania to win the national Little League championship since 1990;

Whereas the Red Land Little League team is comprised of: Camden Walter, Braden Kolmansberger, Dylan Rodenhaber, Adam Cramer, Jaden Henline, Chayton Krauss, Kaden Peifer, Cole Wagner, Zack Sooy, Jake Cubbler, Jarrett Wisman, Bailey Wirt, and Ethan Phillips;

Whereas the Red Land Little League team is managed by Tom Peifer and coached by J.K. Kolmansberger and Bret Wagner, among others; and

Whereas the Red Land Little League team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the city of Lewisberry, the county of York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

• • (1) congratulates and honors the Red Land Little League team and its loyal fans, affectionately known as the `Red Sea’, on the performance of the team at the 69th Little League World Series championship;

• • (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the team; and

• • (3) recognizes and commends the people of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty, support, and countless hours of volunteerism for the Red Land Little League team throughout the season.