Johnston County softball team wins Little League Softball World Series, coach goes viral

Posted Aug 13, 2026
The Johnston County Little League 12U Softball team continued a winning tradition for the state on Sunday, defeating Kentucky 2-0 in the championship game of the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville. After the team's series winning score, coach Ben Catarozzoli, is seen bringing a player back to the field who was injured in the first inning. (WRAL.com)

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