Mid-Atlantic Region LLWS 2026: East Side Little League West Chester, Pennsylvania
East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania, represents the Mid-Atlantic Region at the 2026 Little League World Series. They went 3-0 through the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, to earn their spot at Williamsport.
| Team | East Side Little League |
| City | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Region | Mid-Atlantic |
| Regional Record | 3-0 |
| LLWS Opener | August 21 at 7:00 PM ET vs TBA (Game 4 winner) |
| Venue | Lamade Stadium, Game 12 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Robert Hennessey |
The Mid-Atlantic Region covers Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. East Side beat Delaware twice and Washington, D.C. once to win the Mid-Atlantic title. They open the 2026 LLWS on August 21 at 7:00 PM ET at Lamade Stadium as Game 12, with their opponent still to be determined pending an earlier bracket result. The game airs live on ESPN.
East Side LL, Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Paul Cowperthwait | LF / C / 3B | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 3 | Patrick Corliss | SS / 2B | R | R | 5’2″ |
| 4 | Adam Gazonas | LF | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 5 | James Martin | 3B | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 6 | Cole Warner | CF / P | R | R | 5’10” |
| 7 | Ryan Donnelly | SS / P | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 8 | Jack Cassidy | 3B | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 9 | Colton DiGrazio | C | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 10 | Darren Molineux | 2B / RF | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 12 | Ryan Hennessey | RF / CF / P | L | R | 5’0″ |
| 13 | Dillon DiGiulio | 1B / P | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 21 | Mike Nolan | 1B / DH | R | R | 5’7″ |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Robert Hennessey |
| Coach | Brian Donnelly |
| Coach | Matthew DiGiulio |
Key Players for East Side LL at the 2026 LLWS
Cole Warner, #6
CF / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’10
Warner is East Side’s ace and the tallest player on the roster at 5’10. In the Mid-Atlantic Championship, he threw five strong innings and allowed only one run to Delaware’s lineup before handing the ball off in the sixth. He also connected for a two-run homer during the regional run, giving manager Robert Hennessey a dual threat on the mound and at the plate.
Ryan Donnelly, #7
SS / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’6
Donnelly closed out the Mid-Atlantic championship game in relief of Cole Warner. With two walks putting the tying run in scoring position, he induced a sharp infield play for the game-ending putout, a call that was upheld after an extended video review. It was the moment that sent East Side to Williamsport.
Jack Cassidy, #8
3B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’3
Cassidy delivered one of the biggest swings of East Side’s postseason run, a walk-off grand slam in the top of the sixth inning that pushed the team into the four-team Mid-Atlantic regional stage in Bristol. His clutch bat at third base has been a steadying presence in East Side’s lineup all summer.
Darren Molineux, #10
2B / RF · Bats R · Throws R · 5’6
Molineux turned a key double play at second base during the regional that helped East Side hold off pressure late in the game. His ability to move between second base and right field gives Hennessey flexibility to keep his best gloves on the field in high-leverage innings at Williamsport.
Ryan Hennessey, #12
RF / CF / P · Bats L · Throws R · 5’0
The son of manager Robert Hennessey, Ryan, is East Side’s only left-handed hitter and delivered a two-run single in the first inning during the regional run. Despite being the shortest player on the roster at 5’0, he plays across the outfield and can also take the mound, making him one of the team’s most versatile pieces.
East Side LL Mid-Atlantic Regional Record, 3-0
East Side Little League went 3-0 through the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament held in Bristol, Connecticut. They beat Delaware twice and Washington, D.C. once to win the Mid-Atlantic Region title and earn their berth at Williamsport.
| Round | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Delaware | Win | 8-1. Pennsylvania defeated Naamans LL of Wilmington, Delaware, to open regional play. |
| Game 2 | Washington, D.C. | Win | 10-0. East Side shut out Capitol Hill LL to remain unbeaten in Bristol. |
| Championship | Delaware | Win | 3-1. Cole Warner pitched five strong innings, while Ryan Donnelly ended the game with a defensive play. The Mid-Atlantic title was secured with a perfect 3-0 record. |
Delaware gave them a fight in the final: East Side faced Naamans Little League of Wilmington, Delaware, twice in the Mid-Atlantic Regional, and the rematch in the championship was far tighter than their first meeting. Delaware pushed the tying run to the plate in the sixth inning before Ryan Donnelly’s defensive play, upheld on video review, sealed the win and sent East Side to Williamsport.
Mid-Atlantic Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 12 | August 21 | 7:00 PM | TBA (Winner of Game 4) | Lamade Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
Second day at Lamade: Game 12 on August 21 at 7:00 PM ET falls on the tournament’s second day at Lamade Stadium. East Side’s opponent is still to be determined, pending the outcome of an earlier bracket game. Mid-Atlantic fans traveling from Chester County should watch the LLWS bracket closely in the days leading up to August 21 to confirm the matchup.
East Side Little League, West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester is a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, located about 25 miles west of Philadelphia. It is a college town, home to West Chester University, with a population of roughly 20,000.
The Mid-Atlantic Region covers Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania has long been one of the region’s strongest states, with the most regional titles of any state in Mid-Atlantic history.
East Side’s path to Williamsport began with a walk-off grand slam from Jack Cassidy to reach the four-team regional stage in Bristol, then continued with a 3-0 sweep through Delaware and Washington, D.C., to close it out.
Pennsylvania at the LLWS: Pennsylvania teams have a long and successful history representing the Mid-Atlantic Region at the LLWS, and the state holds the most regional titles in Mid-Atlantic history. The Philadelphia suburbs, in particular, have produced multiple LLWS representatives in recent years. East Side’s 3-0 regional run, capped by a tense rematch win over Delaware, shows they are one of the strongest programs to come out of that tradition.
Conclusion
East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania, is the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Region representative at the LLWS. They went 3-0 through the Mid-Atlantic Regional held in Bristol, Connecticut.
Key players to watch are Cole Warner on the mound and in center field, Ryan Donnelly closing games at shortstop, and Jack Cassidy at third base. They open as Game 12 on August 21 at 7:00 PM ET at Lamade Stadium on ESPN, with their opponent still to be determined.
