The South Shore Little League team from Staten Island, representing the Metro region, lost their Little League World Series opener 9-1 to Nevada's Paseo Verde team, putting them in a must-win situation against Sioux Falls on Saturday to avoid elimination. Similarly, Council Rock Newtown Little League from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suffered a 9-0 defeat to Texas' Boerne Little League and faces an elimination game against Salem, New Hampshire. Both teams faced challenges with noise and focus, and now must rally to stay in the tournament. Support from their respective communities remains strong, with watch parties and local enthusiasm backing both teams. The Staten Island team, in particular, has been buoyed by historical successes and strong connections among players and coaches.