The team from Clarendon Hills fell behind early in its Little League World Series opening game, eventually losing 16-1 to Las Vegas.

The village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, hosted a big watch party for their hometown team on Wednesday as they made their first appearance in the Little League World Series.

The Clarendon Hills Little League team begins its run at Williamsport on Wednesday afternoon. Clarendon Hills advanced to its first Little League World Series, held at Little League International Complex in South Williamsport,