Henderson All-Stars get tough draw for next LLWS game
Seattle, Washington Calvin Shumway beats a throw to score against Nolensville, Tennessee during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Stella Weaver and catcher Corbin Cyphers discuss on the mound during the Little League World Series tournament against Seattle, Washington, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Stella Weaver delivers a pitch against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Stella Weaver reacts after hitting a double against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Stella Weaver delivers a pitch against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, second baseman Turner Blalock (4) is tagged out by Seattle, Washington, third baseman Brett Taylor during the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, shortstop Nash Carter (3) is forced out by Seattle, Washington, third baseman Brett Taylor during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, first baseman Jackson Tabor (13) is forced out by Seattle, Washington, second baseman Sam Santos during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington, pitcher Trey Kirchoff delivers a pitch against Nolensville, Tennessee, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, pitcher Stella Weaver delivers a pitch against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington, players and coaches celebrate their win against Nolensville, Tennessee, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, second baseman Turner Blalock is hit by Seattle, Washington, pitcher Trey Kirchoff during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, outfielder Jace Baney connects against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington, pitcher Trey Kirchoff (17) forced out by Nolensville, Tennessee third baseman Campbell Foster during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Grayson May delivers a pitch against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, Gideon Shepler (10) reacts after hitting a double as Seattle, Washington, shortstop Larson Eng (18) and pitcher Trey Kirchoff (17) look on during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, first baseman Jackson Tabor (13) avoids a tag from Seattle, Washington, third baseman Brett Taylor during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee, second baseman Turner Blalock (4) reacts after hitting a double as Seattle, Washington, shortstop Larson Eng (18) looks on during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington, players and coaches celebrate their win against Nolensville, Tennessee, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington's Calvin Shumway is hit by a pitch during the Little League World Series tournament against Nolensville, Tennessee, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Seattle, Washington, pitcher Trey Kirchoff delivers a pitch against Nolensville, Tennessee during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Nolensville, Tennessee pitcher Lucas McCauley delivers a pitch against Seattle, Washington, during the Little League World Series tournament, in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug 21, 2023. Seattle won 6-2. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Updated August 22, 2023 - 9:10 am
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Henderson All-Stars will have their recent solid play at the Little League World Series put to the test Tuesday.
Henderson will face Nolensville Little League from Nolensville, Tennessee — one of the pre-tournament favorites in the United States bracket — at noon on ESPN at Lamade Stadium.
Tennessee, the Southeast Region champion, lost 6-2 to the Northwest Region champion from Seattle on Monday.
Henderson is expected to start No. 1 pitcher Nolan Gifford.
“He’s good,” Tennessee manager Randy Huth said. “He’s also their best hitter. They have a couple guys who can put it out of the park, so we’ll have to be aware of that.
“We’re just going to have to play our game. Nevada has a good team, take nothing away from them, but I think we’re better.”
Tennessee features one of the tournament’s top players in shortstop Nash Carter and also Stella Weaver, who has tied the Series record for hits by a female player.
“We’ve been here before,” Huth said. “It’s no big deal. We’re not going to stop playing. This isn’t uncharted territory for us.”
Henderson is 2-1 at the Series, having won two straight by a combined score of 20-3.
Contact sports columnist Ed Graney at egraney@reviewjournal.com. Follow @edgraney on X.
