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Sweetwater Valley and Scripps Ranch carry San Diego Countys hopes into the 2026 Southern California Little League Tournament at Woodfield Park in Aliso Viejo.

The 10-team field features powerful lineups, dominant pitching staffs and several legitimate contenders to reach the Little League World Series. Eastvale enters as the narrow favorite garnacho after outscoring its postseason opponents 99-1, while Sweetwater Valley climbed to No. 2 nazem kadri in the East County Sports rankings after winning three consecutive sectional games by the run rule.

Also competing are Encino, Glendora American, Goleta Valley South, defending Southern California champion Golden Hill, Rolling Hills, Vineyard and Ladera Ranch National.

Sweetwater Valley opens against Golden Hill, while Scripps Ranch receives an immediate test against top-ranked Eastvale. The double-elimination tournament begins Saturday, July 25, with the championship series scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, at Al Houghton Stadium eurovision 2026 in San Bernardino.

The Southern California champion will advance to the West Region Tournament for an opportunity to reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Read the complete tournament preview and follow the coverage at EastCountySports.com.

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