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    Youth and community sports

    August 29, 2010 9:15 am

    It will always be the Pearland All-Stars' season of homers and diving catches and come-from-behind wins and thousands of miles and millions of memories.

    August 28, 2010 6:49 am

    It's game day for the U.S. championship in the Little League World Series. The Pearland team has been pumped since winning the semifinal game against Auburn, Wash., and realizing, as shortstop Beau Orlando put it, "that we're one of the two best teams in the whole U.S."

    August 27, 2010 3:45 pm

    All the attention given the Pearland All-Stars has helped put their city on the map. The Little League World Series has a powerful effect on publicizing a town. For example, had you heard of Fairfield, Conn., or Auburn, Wash., before the series?

    August 27, 2010 7:53 am

    After giving up four runs early in the game, Pearland pitcher Mason Van Noort powered Pearland past Auburn, Wash., 7-5 in a come-from-behind thriller, and now his team will face Waipahu, Hawaii, for the U.S. title on Saturday. And a mom couldn't be any prouder.

    August 26, 2010 5:35 am

    The sixth annual Purple Monkey Fun Run is scheduled for Sept. 4 at Alvin High School football stadium, 802 S. Johnson, Alvin.

    August 24, 2010 3:01 pm

    Karen Warren ChronicleKaren Warren ChronicleTo all appearances, the Pearland All-Stars don't seem uptight about having to perform before a world audience. Here's Jake Orlando performing the worm at Sunday's game.

    August 24, 2010 7:07 am

    Grace Orlando, 5, kisses the hand of her brother, Beau, after batting practice for the Pearland All-Stars.: Karen Warren photoGrace Orlando, 5, kisses the hand of her brother, Beau, after batting practice for the Pearland All-Stars.: Karen Warren photo
    Because of rainouts Monday night, Pearland's next Little League World Series game will be 5 p.m. Wednesday against the winner of today's 7 p.m. game between Fairfield, Conn., and Auburn, Wash.

    August 23, 2010 3:06 pm

    Karen Warren ChronicleKaren Warren Chronicle
    The Pearland All-Stars are making fans outside of Texas. In this case, female ones who are 13 years old.

    August 23, 2010 2:30 pm

    Karen Warren ChronicleKaren Warren Chronicle
    Like their power-hitting sons, the moms of the Pearland All-Stars have drawn worldwide attention at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

    August 23, 2010 9:19 am

    During Pearland Little League's season, players and their families would come to Beef O'Brady's in Pearland after games and practices to watch Major League players on the big screen. Now it's a team of Pearland Little Leaguers on the big screen as crowds come to the restaurant to watch the Little League World Series.

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