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By Matt

August 28, 2006 08:27 PM | Link to this

Go guys! Good job!! Gave the whole family chills when we saw the score..

By Matt

August 28, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this

I’m very proud of our boys. It would have been more entertaining had the AJC.com not spoiled the game while I was watching the 2nd inning.

By C Daddy

August 28, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

Congratulations boys. All of us enjoyed seeing you play the game the way it was intended, for fun.

By Chris P.

August 28, 2006 08:34 PM | Link to this

Way to go guys!! You represented yourselves, your city, and your country with pride. I hope your parents keep many momentos of this championship, because when you are older you will be able to appreciate what you have accomplshed today. Congratulations to all the parents as well!!!

By Faye Baggett

August 28, 2006 08:35 PM | Link to this

Congratulations: I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys play. You played much older than your age. You make be proud to be from Georgia. See you guys in the Big Leagues.

By Mike Austin Woodstock Ga.

August 28, 2006 08:36 PM | Link to this

Congratulation!!!! You did a great job. Work as hard to be the best Americans possible as you played to be the best baseball players in the world this year. God Bless you!!!!!

By Kenisha

August 28, 2006 08:43 PM | Link to this

Good Job Boys!!!!! I moved to Louisville, KY a few months ago and it felt great to have a little piece of home on national news winning for Columbus! Keep up the good work and hold fast to your dreams.

//kenisha

By Stephanie in Columbus, GA

August 28, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! The restaurant went crazy when y’all won tonight! It was awesome! Can’t wait to see you on Wednesday - hurry home!!

By shelee

August 28, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS. To you it was more than a game, now it is a championship.
Today you accomplished something that you may never do again in your life time. Tomorrow you will cherish the fun & memories. In the future you will tell your children & show the momentos. Hold this close to your heart, you did GREAT. This comes & goes but the memory carries on!

By Mark Patterson

August 28, 2006 08:47 PM | Link to this

Congrats! Hopefully Marc Pisciotta, Keith Grunewald, Mike Hilton or some of the others from the ‘83 team will be in touch for a reunion of the two teams. I played with them at Walton H.S. in Marietta and they still live here. Keith (keith@careersports.com) should definitely be in touch with Kyle, as he is an agent for Career Sports (Smoltz is one of his clients). I played with or against ten of the players from the ‘83 team and my Virginia team (West Springfield, who were recent VA state champs in ‘03 and ‘05) lost in State in ‘83 to Vienna (by 1 run), who was eliminated by Marietta in the region final (by 1 run). In ‘84, I was on the VA State Champs team but lost our 2nd game in Region (single elimination then!). The winner, Florida, was Jason Varitek’s team.

The best of 7,500 teams, right here in GA again! Fantastic!

Mark Patterson, RoswellGA

By Clay

August 28, 2006 08:47 PM | Link to this

Great job! Phenix City, AL (across the Chattahoochee River to the west of Columbus) lost to Japan 5-0 in 1999; but you guys brought it home! Way to go!!

By Lauren

August 28, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this

You fellas have made us so proud! Congratulations from Valdosta State University!!

By Phenix City

August 28, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this

Those of us from Phenix City (who now call Atlanta home) congratulate the boys from Columbus. Good Job!!!

By Jennifer

August 28, 2006 08:51 PM | Link to this

We are so proud of you!! Today you lived the dreams of many grown men. I can’t wait to see you when you get home. I cried when I saw you win. We love you all & come home safe!!

By Ken B.

August 28, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

Congratulations from North Carolina, Guys! The only thing that could make me happier would be for the Dawgs to win a national championship. Hope to see some of you in Athens in a few years!

By BroncoMom

August 28, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Guys! We are so happy and excited for you and your teammates.
Enjoy your victory and know that all of us in Georgia and across the United States are so proud of you. Congratulations again!

By Melvin "Rabbeye" Spearman

August 28, 2006 08:55 PM | Link to this

Congratutions!!! Team Georgia you did a great job. I enjoyed watching you’re play in the Little League World Series. LOOKING GOOD

By Lissa

August 28, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! Everyone in Columbus knew you could do it. You guys made us proud! Congrats again!!

By JC

August 28, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

Columbus, GA is my hometown and I am VERY proud of these guys! Congratulations!

By Jed Harris

August 28, 2006 09:03 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to our Columbus Northern Little League World Champs! You represented your hometown and state so well on and off the field.

Jed Harris Columbus, Georgia

By Roy

August 28, 2006 09:03 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Champs! The Great State Of Georgia knew you were up for this game! You have really made us proud and this will probably be one of the greatest all time sports stories in the history of our state.

Roy

By Earl

August 28, 2006 09:06 PM | Link to this

Great job, way to bring it home.

By Michelle

August 28, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this

Congratulations guys! I was born and raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, (the home of Little League Baseball) and moved to the Atlanta area about 6 years ago. I was so excited to see a team from Georgia attend the Little World Series—and win! Most people around here only talk about Dizzy Dean baseball.

It’s such an experience to attend the Little League games, trade pins, meet other plays, play ball, and slide down the hill. Unfortunately, since our schools start back so early my kids don’t get to see the games in person any longer (they were too young to remember the games before we moved here).

Kudos to you all for a job well done! You’ll have so many memories to share with others.

By B. Williams

August 28, 2006 09:11 PM | Link to this

Congratulations!!! I was so excited to see that ya’ll had won. It was a heartwarming moment. Your team has really displayed outstanding sportsmanship and a love for America’s sport.

By Jeff McKinney

August 28, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this

Great job, I am proud to know we still have kids like you who strive to be the best, but still know how to have fun playing the game.

By Jennifer and Jason McGee

August 28, 2006 09:21 PM | Link to this

Congratulations from Conyers, Ga!!!! You guys were such a joy to watch!! Great job!!

By Jack

August 28, 2006 09:21 PM | Link to this

LOSE WITH CLASS——WIN WITH CLASS——YOU GUYS ARE A CLASS ACT.——CONGRATULATIONS

By Beth

August 28, 2006 09:27 PM | Link to this

Way to go, guys! My husband and I enjoyed every minute of watching you play. We’re very proud of all of you. Think you could go help the Braves out now?

By DantheDawgFan

August 28, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

HOW BOUT THEM COLUMBUS LLWS CHAMPS!!!
You’ve made Columbus, Georgia and the whole United States proud.

GATA!!!

By Dan the Dawg Fan

August 28, 2006 09:32 PM | Link to this

HOW BOUT THEM COLUMBUS LLWS CHAMPS!!!
You’ve made Columbus, Georgia and the whole United States proud.

GATA!!!

By Pat Newport

August 28, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this

Great Job boys and Coaches! Yopu make us proud to be Georgians. Congrats from Canton!

By Eric

August 28, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

Congrats from Statesboro, GA. Ya’ll did a heck of a job representing both the great state of Georgia and the USA. The best of luck to each one of you in the future.

By Jamie Hughes

August 28, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

For more info on the team go to northernll.org

By Wilson

August 28, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Schuerholz…sign ‘em up.

By Sebastian

August 28, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

Great Job!!! I live in Japan, but from Atlanta, GA. I am very happy for you all.

By Casey

August 28, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

Congratulations from Marietta, Georgia. If Georgians get to the LLWS, we can’t be beat!

By Mike & Marilyn

August 28, 2006 09:59 PM | Link to this

Great job guys…we’re all so proud of you! Best wishes and enjoy the championship!!

By Brian

August 28, 2006 09:59 PM | Link to this

Great job guys! You made the city of Columbus, the state of Georgia, and the United States proud. Beyond baseball, you kids were superb. The post game interviews were humble and amazing! Kyle Carter’s father truly knows what is important…his words and tears of concern for the Japanese kids were very sincere and heartfelt!

Seems to me Major League could learn lots from Little League!

Brian Mainor Hahira, GA

By Fayce

August 28, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

Congratulations. I just finished watching your game. Good going guys. Cody, what a great feeling… Kyle, you remind me of Jeff Francoeur. I watch Jeff grow up in the local baseball scene. You do remind me of his career. He loved playing and certainly enjoyed being the star. That you are…..I think you guys are great… and you won with dignity and the hard way….. USA USA USA

By A Roswell, GA Mom

August 28, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this

Congratulations on a terrific win but I was most proud of your display of sportsmanship at its finest in your concern for the team from Japan. You invited them to share in the celebration of your accomplishment and their’s!

Pro athletes of America - you could learn something from these kids.

God’s blessings to each of you and enjoy this moment!!

By Tami

August 28, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATION BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!

You guys are a TOTAL class act. You showed wonderful comraderie, and we are SOOOOO proud of you guys.

Ya’ll ROCK THE HOUSE!!!!!!

By walter

August 28, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

Congratulations boys! As a former Little Leaguer myself, I was extremely proud of both your victory and the tremendous sportsmanship you showed after the game. Your respect and inclusion of the Japan team in your celebration was truly an example of what sports, and life, should be.

By TERRY RAINES

August 28, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

GREAT JOB GUYS,

FROM NEWNAN GA.GREAT WORLD SERIES . COACHES AND PLAYERS DID A WONDERFUL JOB.

TERRY

By Mark Cox

August 28, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

I am from Boise Id., my son is an All Star pitcher and we followed your team all the way. Congratulations to all the boys and coaches. (What a team from Japan huh). What a damper the Atlanta Journal paper put on it though. Defeat, victory, bloody noses, crying, bruises and sucess is what attaining manhood is all about. Anything less is the Editorial writers idea of sucess.

By Tommy

August 28, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

My kids grew up in Little League and we all dreamed of doing what you all done today, cherish these moments and be proud of what you have done. My team won a state championship a few years back and it was wonderful, I wish we had moved on like you did. Congrats for a fine job. ENJOY THE MOMENT!

By Rick Cofer

August 28, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this

What a great win. This is what sports is all about playing your heart out and then sharing the moment with the other team. You guys represented our Country well. Your sportmanship today is a great example to all of us and to the World. Thank you for showing class and respect to the opposing team. You were great ambassadors for our Country today by the way you conducted yourselves. Coaches, job well done.

By Toni Freeman

August 28, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

Way to go guys!!!!! You have truly made us proud.

By John W. Conner

August 28, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this

Congrats, Columbus. I know that old Bobby Howard at Columbus High School is smiling. Maybe you kids can stay together and bring him a couple of more state titles. Congrats again. You’ve made the whole State of Georgia proud.

John W. Conner

By Sofia

August 28, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

What a quite memorable acomplishment. Congratulations to the team. Love, sniff and scootie

By Michael Walker

August 28, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

Congrats Guys!!!!!

And young Lester- WAY TO GO!!!

Oh, AJC- there’s no crying in journalism!!!!

Especially after the way young Mr. Lester played and represented his team, his state, and his country!!!!

You could learn from his class and style!!!!

By chris

August 28, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

Great job guys!! We are all very proud of you back at home. It was great to see yall pull together and bring the title home. It is nice to see people playing for the love of the game. Congrats!

By Coach "C"

August 28, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to each one of you. I know this memory will last for a life time. Just ask the players from the East Marietta team. Their life’s changed forever after they won it. You have shown the world just how good baseball is in Georgia and the South. Enjoy all the great times that are ahead of you in the weeks to follow.

By Jim

August 28, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

Congratulations…as a Columbus High grad it was great to see you WIN IT ALL….I’m sure Coach Howard will be looking for ya’ll to play there in a few years

By Bob Warren

August 28, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! Our family watched it when I got home from work and you guys put on a show. All of Georgia is proud of you!

By Jeff

August 28, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this

Great job guys!! You were composed and aggressive and above had the heart of a lion!!! Way to bring it home!

By Matt B.

August 28, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!! I KNEW you could do it!!!! That is true baseball right there, not being played for money, but for fun. I hope to see some of you in an Atlanta Braves uniform one day! Congratulations from Riverwood High School, and congratulations from a devoted baseball fan who hopes to coach a championship team one day!

By Mike Giraldi

August 28, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this

Congrats my GA Boys!!! You guys are amazing! The best team in the World! I love it!!!

Mike G Woodstock, GA

By Rashid Z. Muhammad

August 28, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

Thanks for delivering on ONE baseball postseason boys. GOOD WORK!!!

By Richard Flournoy

August 28, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! You guys were truly outstanding. The team from Japan were expecting to win, but the team from Columbus Ga showed the most heart. You are winners in every way. A real class act. Congratulations also to your manager,coachs and parents and all who helped get you to the LLWS in Williamsport…I look forward to seeing you up there next year… Richard Flournoy-Ludowici,Ga.

By james

August 28, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Good job guys. Way to go the entire stateis proud of you. You made history savor the moment and remember it forever.

By budmister

August 29, 2006 01:17 AM | Link to this

Thanks Guys! You truley represented Georgia in a great way.By showing your skills on the field and gratitude to a fallen opponent.You deserve the Georgians of the year award! Thanks again

By Mike T.

August 29, 2006 05:36 AM | Link to this

Congrats,guys!I was watching the game on the tube when Japan went up 1-0 and had to leave to go to work. Come home and checked the internet and found out you guys rallied and won.You guys played like a smooth machine together. Best wishes for futures.

Mike Trammell Thomasville, GA.

By Roger

August 29, 2006 05:41 AM | Link to this

Great job guys. This will be something you will remember the rest of your lives.

By JB

August 29, 2006 06:00 AM | Link to this

Congrats guys! Way to bring home the prize

By Brown Family

August 29, 2006 06:11 AM | Link to this

Great Job! The state of Georgia is very proud of you little men. Been keeping track of you guys since the beginning. You should be soooo proud.

By Ken Darsey

August 29, 2006 06:21 AM | Link to this

Just one word……………………….. THANKS ! ! ! ! ! ! !

By Kevin

August 29, 2006 06:28 AM | Link to this

great job Ga little league team….Lets all stand-in OT in atlanta tonight at turner field have them throw out ball before game….fans come tonight n cheer they world champs,,,,sorry abc n espn u were wanted Japan win n well u lose..

By Coach Jeff

August 29, 2006 06:46 AM | Link to this

Way to go guys! We are so very proud of you! When the odds were against you, with the help and guidance of your coaches, you never gave up! You showed why baseball is a team sport. All of you contributed to make your team better. GREAT JOB!

By Hilda

August 29, 2006 06:51 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS COLUMBUS, JOB WELL DONE AND IN A HUMBLE FASHION!!!!! I know my neighbors thought that I was crazy, hollering by myself. When Kyle struck out the pitcher, it sent chills, that was a very exciting pitching dual. Columbus you played OUTSTANDING BASEBALL. I’LL BE LOOKING FOR YOU IN THE BIG LEAGUES. Congratulations to the high schools that get these players.

By TF

August 29, 2006 06:55 AM | Link to this

Thanks for bringing a World Championship home to Georgia. Congratulations!

By Grandma of 3

August 29, 2006 06:58 AM | Link to this

Way to GO, Guys! Now hurry up and grow up…the Braves NEED you, in the WORST way!

By Michael R

August 29, 2006 07:19 AM | Link to this

Way to go guys! It was great watching you against New Hampshire, then Oregon. Japan was a battle of the pitchers and you guys rocked. Congratulations from Valdosta.

By Tony Rhoton

August 29, 2006 07:21 AM | Link to this

Great job!!!!! Everyone should be proud. You guys played the way they game should be played. The state and the country and the world now know how this game is played. The major leaguers could learn a lesson from you all. The team showed a great love for the game after the last two wins by having the losing team run the feild with them. Way to go each one of you showed Georgia Pride. Thanks for showing me and the world how this game is played!!! Tony Rhoton Warner Robins,Ga.

By Shelby McDonald

August 29, 2006 07:27 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You all make me proud! Thanks for bringing the championship home to the US and better yet Georgia. You guys play the game for fun…they way it should be played.

By CHRISTY

August 29, 2006 07:36 AM | Link to this

You guys are the talk of the town-EVERYBODY was watching & we LOVED it! Enjoy your victory! Covington, GA and all the U.S.A. are thrilled with your win!

By Kandace

August 29, 2006 07:46 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Columbus team in your defeat against the World Series. You all deserve it because you all played as a team! My son was glued to the t.v. every time you played. He is 10 and has been playing baseball since he was 4. You inspired him to play travel ball!

By john

August 29, 2006 07:48 AM | Link to this

I wish the braves had the same success. Congrats! You are the future braves.

By Emily

August 29, 2006 07:48 AM | Link to this

CONGRATS! You guys are amazing! Enjoy the victory, you deserve it!

By Rclark

August 29, 2006 07:52 AM | Link to this

Great job Boy’s!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now haw fast can you get to Turner field and show some grown men what it takes to be CHAMPS!!!! we are very proud

By Paul

August 29, 2006 07:55 AM | Link to this

Congratulation on a winning a great series. We are proud of you and the way you conducted yourselves. I am originally from a town about 10 miles outside Williamsport and have seen many World Series. None done better than yours.

Have lived for many years now in North Ga and just wanted you to know that we are all proud of you. You are a great team with excellent leadership.

By Cindi & Lloyd Range

August 29, 2006 07:57 AM | Link to this

Congratuations to a determined bunch of young men! We watched the game last night and was so impressed with team work that we saw with this team. Way to go! Keeped focus on the game and school, and all of you will go far. Congratulations to the parents who know how to back up their “boys”. God Bless

By Kellie

August 29, 2006 07:58 AM | Link to this

Congratulations We’re so proud of you! But not just for winning … Your kindness and sportmanship after the game towards the Japanese players was wonderful to see. Good luck in the future!

By Jeff M

August 29, 2006 08:00 AM | Link to this

Way to go dudes! It’s so great seeing such phenomenal representation of our state! And to invite Japan out there to run the field with you was a very sportsman-like move. The nation and world should be proud, let alone the state.

By Holly

August 29, 2006 08:03 AM | Link to this

Way to Go Boys! You’ve made the whole State of Georgia proud of you!!! Whoo-Hoo!

By Jamie

August 29, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

I think the Atlanta Braves need to get some contracts ready for you guys! What a great game! But more importantly, you all showed such great attitudes and a true love for the game. Not only are folks in Columbus proud but also folks here in South Ga. and all across the state. Congratulations!!!

By Joe Hansel

August 29, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

Josh Lester is my hero. When the opposing pitcher would walk Kyle to get to him and he would deliver those big hits. So clutch under extreme pressure. Way to go big guy, YOU are the man!

Congratulations on the World Championship.

By Ben Edwards

August 29, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Columbus! I enjoyed watching you guys. You played great baseball and showed lots of class to your opponents. You represented Georgia and the USA very well! Enjoy the memories!

By Lisa

August 29, 2006 08:10 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to all players, coaches and family members Your excitement and determination seemed contagious! Treasure your memories as you enjoy being Little League World Series Champions

By Cathy

August 29, 2006 08:13 AM | Link to this

Congratulations on your win! The restaurant I was eating in last night in Atlanta had the game on the tv. Everyone there was cheering like it was the adult version of the World Series. I personally think you are winners in so many ways - you exhibited a mature level of good sportsmanship, teamwork and determination aside from your excellent level of play. Thanks for showing the world that your generation isnt lost but just waiting to be seen and heard!

By QC

August 29, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS I’m soooo proud of all of you, great job done by a great team

I hope all of you are able to continue your baseball career in the future!

By Marlene Reece

August 29, 2006 08:24 AM | Link to this

Way to go Guys!!! Yall are the best.

Marlene Reece Duluth GA

By Barbara

August 29, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Congratulations. If I don’t watch any other baseball all season I watch this series. Ya’ll were amazing. Well deserved win. Great sportsmanship was shown during the series.

By Becky

August 29, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Way to go guys…This is the way that baseball should be played. A lot of the “pros” could learn a few things from watching y’all play & interact. You gave us in Ga & you’r parents a lot to be proud of.

By The Dukes Family

August 29, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Congratulations World Champions! We are so proud of your accomplishments. You were great representatives for the State of Georgia and your families. You showed great sportsmanship and were awesome competitors. Thanks for a job well done!!!

By Michael Radcliff

August 29, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

You guys made me feel very proud to have once played little league baseball in Columbus Georgia. Although I live in Fayetteville GA now, I will always be a North Columbus kid at heart. All were cheering y’all at Wings ‘n Things last night. Continue to show your best to the world!

By Kathryn

August 29, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

I’m so proud a team from GEORGIA won the Little League World Series! I’ve been following this story in the news - the story of the family whose sons had different important events on different days, and it’s all just so representative of the true AMERICAN! Way to go!

By Pat Alexander

August 29, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

*CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!

We are very proud of each and everyone of you. Each game was very thrilling. And the last three outs were unbelievable…I stood the entire time, you had me up out of my seat!!! You were all fantastic!!! We are very proud of you our Georgia Team!

Ms. Pat

By nametagman

August 29, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Congratulations on an excellent job well done. This took a lot of hard work, pain, and knowhow to reach this goal. What a beautiful way to end a season. Our Atlanta Braves couldn’t do what y’all did. I don’t know how many years your Columbus, Georgia team has been around, but you did get the “World Series” title in less time than the Atlanta Braves. They did it once in the 45 years they have been in Atlanta. Your Columbus team can do it again and again with the same style as you have recently completed. Again, congratulations on a well done season.

By Sandy

August 29, 2006 08:43 AM | Link to this

It was so much fun watching ya’ll! I am so proud of all of you - you played so well and showed compassion to the other team. Way to go!! I know you families are also very proud of each and every one of you!

By Richard

August 29, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

You are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD! I watched every game and loved every minute of it. Enjoy this wonderful accomplishment. You should be very proud. I was so impressed that you showed so much class and respect for the other teams. You made all of us here in Georgia so proud. Now, HAVE A BIG PARTY!

By Matt

August 29, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

GLORY GLORY TO OL’ GEORGIA!!!!! You guys represented this great state the way it should’ve been done.

By Rachelle

August 29, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Congratulations!!! You make us proud. You have memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Enjoy every minute.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 29, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to the players and the coaches - what a tremendous accomplishment. Remember throughout the rest of your lives what can be done if everyone works hard and works together. Good luck to all the boys in their future playing careers - no one can ever take this away from you.

By Kristi

August 29, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

We really enjoyed watching and cheering for you guys. Our little boy is only 6 and loves baseball. You really made the little league from Sharpsburg cheer for you and we are so PROUD of you for representing the state and country like you did! Enjoy this accomplishment and make is a memory that will always be shared! WAY TO GO!!

By Barbara and Randy

August 29, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Congratulations team. We are all so proud of you and it was such an exciting series to watch. You are all the best!

By Lisa

August 29, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

We have been glued to the TV watching you guys! Way to go and what sportsmanship, congratulations!

By Kristi

August 29, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

We watched you guys from the beginning and knew you guys would win!!! Thanks for bringing home to Georgia!! I’m sure we will see some of you guys in the majors!! Way to go!!!

By Stacie

August 29, 2006 09:09 AM | Link to this

CONGRATS!! Just to see the excited looks on your faces is enough! Way to go!

By Jeff Harrison

August 29, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

Congratulations. You guys played with a lot of heart and proved again what it means and what can happen when you believe in youself, your team and never giving up. You have made us Georgia boys proud.

By anne

August 29, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

I was proud of your victory, but more proud of your gracious win and good sportsmanship after the game. Continue to be good examples. This a something you’ll treasure for the rest of your life. Enjoy!

By lehmann family

August 29, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

The best news ever. the way these boys played true champions may they relish the win and go on and do it again … keepit up for the USA all the way

By Brandy

August 29, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

Georgia Champions I’m so proud of you guys. It makes those of us who are from the area very proud! Congrats!

By Sandy Whitson

August 29, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

Great job,guys! You handled everything with class and I’m proud you represented the USA. Hope to see you in the Major League some day!!Congratulations!

By Wanda Powell

August 29, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

What a great accomplishment. I watched the game and it was really exciting. Congrates to all of you.

By Philip Cook

August 29, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

As a former little leaguer from Columbus it gave me thrills to watch a Columbus team make the world series! Even better to win it. Congratulations! Philip Cook Douglasville,ga.

By Jim

August 29, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

Great job players and coaches!!! Thanks for bringing playoff baseball excitement back to the State of Georgia. Enjoy this!!!!!

By Denise

August 29, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

CONGRATS! IT WAS A VERY EXCITING GAME..AND I WAS PROUD OF YOUR SPORTMANSHIP….ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR VICTORY. YOUR DESERVE IT !!!

By Alice

August 29, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

I am not much of a baseball fan, but I have come to love the sport because of “little league”. I have watched the games and just enjoy the enthusiasm on the faces of the young teams. When I heard that Columbus, GA was in the playoffs, I made sure I watched each game. Congrats to you all!!! It’s such a pleasure watching you win, lose, build up your character and most of all, be a team.

Much luck to you in the future!

By Dave In Tampa

August 29, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

GREAT JOB GUYS! YOU MADE THE USA PROUD.

By ANGELA HANNER

August 29, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS! What an amazing victory! You all truly are a great representation of your team, your family, your city & your country with not only your talent but your sportsman-like conduct. Wish the team could stay together through the big leagues in a few years!

By Phjillips family

August 29, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

Congratulations guys!!! You guys are a true testament of what a TEAM is. Every one of you have made the state of Georgia proud, you are not only excellent baseball players; but outstanding young men!

By Stephanie a mom

August 29, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS, WAY TO GO!! I KNOW YOU ARE EXCITED AND OVER JOYED!! MY SON PLAYED LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL AND WHEN WE WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP DOWN IN FLORIDA, IT WAS A GREAT FEELING. BUT I KNOW THAT COMPARE TO NOTHING WHAT YOU HAVE WON. I WATCHED THE LAST TWO GAMES AND I HAVE TO SAY I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE SUCH YOU MEN DOING SOMETHING POSTIVE AND GOOD.

By K.Oates-Glover

August 29, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Little Southern Gentlemen! You’ve represented Columbus,GA with true southern hospitality and sportsmanship. The compassion shown to your fallen opponents at the end of the ball games was just remarkable. You are truly the “best” in every aspect of the word. See you at the Civic Center!

By Stephanie a mom

August 29, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

TO KYLE PARENTS, GREAT JOB!! HE STOLE MY HEART AND MADE ME CRY WHEN HE WENT AND GOT THE OTHER TEAM TO TAKE THE VICTORY RUN WITH THEM AND WENT OVER TO HUG THEM ALSO. GREAT JOB PARENTS AND COACH*

By The Cooper's

August 29, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS! We watched the whole series. We are so proud of you and for you. You demonstrated true sportsmanship throughout the whole tournament. You are certainly champions in our heart.

By Lauren Thomson

August 29, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

What an awesome accomplishment! Congratulations to your team and your coach. We could use a lot more like y’all in this world.

By kph

August 29, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this

I watched the last 3 games and truly enjoyed watching you guys. Coach Morris put togeather a great team and you guys did a wonderful job! You made all of Georgia and the United States proud!

By CindyH

August 29, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Oh my gosh! I got goose bumps watching you guys play, I cried tears of joy for all of you. Scared my dog to death when I jumped off the couch at the winning run!! You made the state of Georgia and the USA very proud. Parents, it was worth all the sacrifices you have made to get your sons to this stage, how proud all of you must feel. Cherish the memories! Cindy - Carrollton, GA

By Benny Humphreys

August 29, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to all the team, coaches and parents. You made all of us proud.

By Bruce

August 29, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this

You guys are class acts. Thanks for representing our home town so graciously. The smile on Kyle’s face hidden by the glove before the last out was priceless!By the way,I played northern little league back in (OH NO!)1965.

By Charlotte Ponder

August 29, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this

Congratulate to your team a JOB WELL DONE. You are #1

By JK

August 29, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

Thank you for your shining example of teamwork, persistence, and sportsmanship. We are all SO PROUD of our fine young men from Georgia!

By Cynthia

August 29, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this

Congrats Team! You played an excellent game! Continue to do great things!

By Hamilton

August 29, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Maybe the Braves could learn a thing or two from these kids!!!

By Sheila

August 29, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

I followed every one of the games. I knew you guys were the greatest and I am so proud of you. I cheered so hard last night that I fell off my bed. May God bless each and every one of you!!!!!!!!!!

By G.R. Thomas

August 29, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

Way to go guys!!!!!!

By Jim

August 29, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

I watched all the games I could and you guys never left anything in doubt. Y’all are a great group of young men and I wish you the best.

By Cecelia Rich

August 29, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

I’m so very excited and proud of you! What fantastic representatives you are of Georgia. You made me proud to be from the South. Your talents, manners and graciousness are exemplery. GO NORTHERN!!

By Richard Puckett

August 29, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

You guys are the greatest. We have two grandsons who play baseball; you are an inspiration. Appreciate so much your sportsmanship and your treatment of the teams you defeated. You made baseball and America proud. Thanks for all you are.

By Mariellen Jacobs

August 29, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

Way to Go Columbus!! You all did Georgia proud. You won big and you won with class. Your parents have done a great job with all of you. Good luck in the future as you continue to play baseball. Maybe some of you will play for the Braves!

By Billy

August 29, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

Congratulations guys. I loved watching Little Leaugue on tv. Now if the pros could only remember it is a game. We are really proud of you all over here on the coast, Camden County loves you all.

By Billy

August 29, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this

Governor Perdue, would you please put a sign up along our Interstates letting people know we are the home of the 2006 World Champion Little Leaguers. Or can we do it ourselves? We have one up for the 1995 Braves.

By Nikki Wootton

August 29, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

WOO-HOO!!!!Congrats to all the players from WOODSTOCK, GA. My boyfriend is from Colombus and played for Nothern when he was younger, so we thouroughly enjoyed watching you guys play! Kyle Carter is the man!!!

By Nikki Wootton

August 29, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

WOO-HOO!!!!Congrats to all the players from all of us here in WOODSTOCK, GA. My boyfriend is from Colombus and played for Nothern when he was younger, so we thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys play! Kyle Carter is the man!!!

By James T.

August 29, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Ya’ll done good!!!!!!!!!

By Gary and Becky Jones

August 29, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

Congratulations! You made us proud to be from Georgia. Not only were you the superior team, you showed the world what a class act you guys are by your actions towards the teams you beat. You are winners in every sense of the word.

By Jimbo, Donna & Chris

August 29, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

Awesome!!!! Your friends here in Columbus are so proud of you. We look forward to seeing you at the big celebration. You deserve it.

By MJF

August 29, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

Congrats,

However baseball at the youth league levels play year round and it is very expensive to compete, not only dealing with the high gas prices(travel)equipment cost, you are also dealing with the infrastructure. If this game is played 10 more times Japan wins decisively because they are faster, more skilled and have much better athletes as evidence in the world baseball classic. If little league baseball was more accessible, the team with the most cans would win decisively, Puerto Ricans, Latin Americans and African Americans. Look at MLB the game is COMPLETELY dominated by players of color Bonds, A-ROD, Pulos, Manny, Big Poppy, Jeter, Martinez, to name a few. It’s terribly unfortuate but so many of these players get to the miners and realize they cannot compete. College baseball is dominated by Eruopean American players but how often does that transcend to successful MBL players. I seen it happen time and time again little privileged Johnny dominates the private school basketball leagues and begs daddy to allow him play AAU basketball and there the career ends and Johnnie dedicates himself to baseball. Now I expect to be ridiculed but Johnny’s father knows I’m EXACTLY RIGHT. Don’t worry about it Johnny dad will still speak to the board of directors and get you a high paying job when you finish undergrad…….Best of luck next year Columbus, enjoy the celebration/parade…

By Lisa

August 29, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

Guys, Great game!! Great series!! I am so proud of you. What heart!! I am proud mostly of your good sportsmanship. The way you included Oregon in the USA pool championship victory lap and then extending your hands to the Japanese team for the World Series victory lap, well that’s just class. We sat in our living crying. This is what being an American is all about!! Lisa

By Robert Shuler

August 29, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Congratulations on the Championship. I am from Lee East Little League in Pennington Gap, VA. My 10 year son who played on our District Championship team was really thrilled that your team won. Coaches, players, fans all alike should be proud. I know from experience what dedication it takes to have a successful program.

By Mary

August 29, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

Just wanted to say how proud we are of all of you. You played with style and class and showed the world how good you are. Congratulations. Your hard work and practice paid off.

By Lisa & Billy Lee

August 29, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

Your sportsmanship and playing skill are on the same level…excellent. Congratulations on being the best, but better yet thank you for being fine young men and representing your families, coaches, teamates, city, state and country with the upmost respect and humility. You are our team. GO GEORGIA!

Lisa and Billy Lee Springfield, VA UGA 2000

By Amy

August 29, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

Congrats Boys! What an awesome game, you made us all cry and celebrate along with you! You also reminded us all what baseball is really about! Enjoy this moment!

By Priscilla Swilley

August 29, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

Hey you guys were awesome! I know your parents are thrilled to have such special young men. Stay healthy, smart and play the game you have to love.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALBANY, GEORGIA!

By Brent Anthonisen

August 29, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

Well done to all! Up here in Alpharetta we’re extremely proud of you and your accomplishment and hold you as the high standard of meeting a challenge head-on and taking care of business. I am honored to call you all fellow Georgians.

By Finitia Armstrong

August 29, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this

Congratulations…………What a way to go guys……………..Kudos

By DRIVIERE Bham, Al

August 29, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

Great Job! Congrats to my old friends, the Lesters and the Rovig’s. I grew up playing ball in Columbus and was thrilled to see you guys come through in the clutch. We almost did it in “72”, falling one game short in the Regional. Enjoy the parade and all the congrats, b/c you deserve them!

By John Gay

August 29, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this

Congratulations on achieving your dream. My family enjoyed every moment. You played the game excellent and your sportsmanship was excellent. You have put Columbus, GA on the map - John & Peggy Gay, Cataula, GA

By Reon

August 29, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this

Great Job Guys! Georgia Rules!

By B. Boyer

August 29, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Columbus,GA. You boys really stepped up and played better and better as the tournament went on and proved to everyone that you were truly the best team there. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you boys play ball. Great job!

By Bill & Susan Conner

August 29, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Congratulations guys! You have a great team, we’ll be watching you in the years to come. We coach girls 14 & under fast pitch and all send their best to you all. Thanks for making all of Georgia look good!!

By P Searcy

August 29, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this

Congratulation you Guys you are loved by many. Now go to Atlanta and help the Braves!

By Chelsea

August 29, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

Hey Guys! Yall did a great job! and Kyle I have a brother that is a left handed pitcher and you are amazing! By the way you are a cutie too! Good job guys good hit to Cody. Nice job you had your dream and now you have achieved it! It gave me chills when yall got that final out. Love yall and kepp playing hard!

Chelsea

By Wendy

August 29, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to all the young men, coaches and families. My son plays baseball with a traveling team (Homeplate Chilidogs) so we love little league baseball. It was exciting to see a great team from GA defeat a great team from Japan (eventhough we knew the score before it aired - thanks ESPN) Keep up the great work and the great sportsmanship - the key to baseball. We are all proud of you and wish we could be there on Wed to greet and meet you. Enjoy the moments and the memories they are yours FOREVER! Awesome job. Best of luck to all of you. Wendy and family-Fayetteville GA

By Grant aka Midnight

August 29, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this

Columbus in the house! Well done boys. Followed you guys all the way through your incredible run. You guys were absolutely spectacular. Very proud of each and every one of you who had something to do with the sucess of the team. Coaches yall were great, parents who took time off a work are spectacular and young men you brought tears to my eyes. Congrats again. Grant - Stone Mountain, GA

By Molly Jones

August 29, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

Congratulations! I was rooting for you all the way and thrilled when you won.

Molly Jones Atlanta, GA

By Donna Eckman

August 29, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this

Congratulations — World Champions!! I watched your championship game twice yesterday, and am so very happy for all of you. Enjoy the moment!!

By Alan Hawkins

August 29, 2006 05:03 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the players and coaches of Columbus Northern! Being a native Georgian, it makes me very proud to have your team represent our state the way you have! I played and coached Little League baseball and I know how difficult it is to advance past your region much less all the way to Williamsport! Cherish this memory! This moment is one you will never forget! One last thing. Listen to your parents and finish school. Baseball is fun and you are looking forward to the next level, but it only gets tougher from here. Good luck and once again, congratulations!

By Lea Ann Myers

August 29, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the players and coaches of the LLWS Champions from Columbus, GA. It is so great to see a team from the South go up and not only beat the best teams in the United States, but also the best team in the International division.

You made us Southerners very proud. Congratulations again.

Lea Ann Myers, Chattahoochee, Fl.

By Jeannie & Robert Smith

August 29, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Guys!! What a wonderful game! All of Georgia was cheering you on as well as the entire nation. You made us proud. You may be called Little League but you are giants in our hearts. WAY TO GO!!!!

By Vin

August 29, 2006 06:08 PM | Link to this

2006 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONS COLUMBUS (GA) NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE

Looks great doesn’t it?

All of you — players, coaches, and parents alike have won with class and superior sportsmanship, both on and off the field. Savor the moment and the memories.

Josh Lester you make me feel old. I’ve known your Mom since she was your age at Wynnton. You Rock — SLUGGER

You are all great ambassadors of the game. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

Alvin L, Brass, Jr Mableton, GA

By Dee and Dean

August 29, 2006 09:06 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed watching ALL of your games ~ we feel as if we know each of you and each of you are our friends !! Being sports lovers ourselves and having an athletic son, we both love what you have done and the honor you hold. Thank you for being the wonderful people you are ~ and best wishes for rewarding futures. Fondly, Dee & Dean Scarborough Toccoa, Georgia

By Susan

August 29, 2006 09:15 PM | Link to this

We are so proud of you!!!! The Downtown Elementary School Columbus, Georgia

By anita

August 29, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

you guys are wonderful// watching you play ball was very exhilerating for me// you all showed talent and also teamwork and you also showed that there is still fun in baseball// i hope that you will continue to play and have as much enjoyment as possible// you have made alot of people proud and have earned the respect that you deserve// good luck in the future// thanks

By Belinda

August 30, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

Way to go!! Don’t know any of you personally, but I am really proud for ya’ll.

Keep up the good work on and off the field. It is nice to see positive young people in the spotlight.

Pansey, Alabama

By Lisa Giddens

August 30, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this

Got-r-done!!! Love it, Love it!!! I’m a Georgia girl living in Indy and I sure am proud of y’all! Y’all are a class act!

By SFC VINCENT E DAVIS

August 31, 2006 06:38 AM | Link to this

just wanted to say congratulations to the ll world champions from my hometown COLUMBUS GA all the way from Iraq…job well done!!! class of ‘84-khs…

By Becky Chappell

August 31, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Congratulations…. You were terrific. I am so proud of you guys for a job well done. You were all a real class act.

By William Thomas

August 31, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

I first stated following you guys when you played Florida and after that awesome performance did not miss you the rest of the series. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and their families. You have an outstanding group of young men who have made our state and country proud. The sportsmanship shown towards the losing teams by Columbus after each victory is a rare thing these days and made me so proud to say you are from from Georgia. Thank God for all he has blessed you fellows with.

By Steve

August 31, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

As a former high school baseball coach, former umpire and present day elementary school physical education teacher, I was not only impressed with the World Series Champs’ fundamentals, I was also impressed with their sportsmanship and fairplay. This aspect of the game is directly related to the great examples given by the coaches and parents. Congratulations on representing Georgia by your playing ability and especially your southern manners and characteristics.

By Kay Pickard Curry

August 31, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

My brother and I are native Columbusites now living elsewhere, but while on vacation in San Francisco, we watched with pride as the Boys from Columbus took on the world. As excited as we were for the victory over Japan, the sportsmanship that the Columbus team demonstrated to their opponents will be lasting memory for me of the title game. They displayed a maturity beyond their years. As we say in the South, “they were raised right!” Congratulations to you and your families.

By Vikki Planche

August 31, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

Congratulations! All of Georgia is extremely proud of you, not just Columbus! Enjoy every minute of the fun. You’ve worked hard for it! This is something that you’ll remember fondly for the rest of your lives. May each of you live to tell the story to your great-great-grandchildren! Vikki & Jim Planche/Lawrenceville, GA

By Eliza Noles

August 31, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS BOYS!!! YOU FOUGHT HARD AND WON THE BATTLE!! MY GIRLS AND ME ALL WATCHED THE GAME AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS SO SWEET THAT Y’ALL WENT OVER AND SHOOK HANDS WITH THE LOSING THEM!

“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious.” -Vince Lombardi

GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING IN THE FUTURE!

ELIZA NOLES - STATESBORO, GEORGIA

By Arlene

August 31, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

Many many congratulations!! The game was fantastic-I didn’t miss a moment!! I just loved watching the game and all the sportmanship that came from not only the Columbus Little Leaguers, but the coaches and families… It’s wonderful to know that you not only represent the great State of Georgia, but the United States. We will definitely be watching you as up and coming stars - keep up the positive attitude and thank you!

By Joyce

August 31, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Fellas, Way to go!! I’m the mom of two Little Leaguers in Florida. We just moved from Atlanta, were they played in the AABC league. We are sooo happy for you guys! You looked great on TV and represented the state well. Keep having fun.

By Ronnie Otto, Kennesaw

August 31, 2006 05:04 PM | Link to this

Congratulations boys!! You made all of us proud with your talent and your sportsmanship. You are a wonderful role model for everyone. Dreams certainly do come true!!!