# Port Washington Little League tournament progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/port-washington-little-league-tournament-progress
> Updated: 2026-08-09T20:04:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Port Washington Little League team from Long Island, New York, is advancing toward the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Following a recent New York State Championship, the team secured a 10-3 victory over Lincoln, Rhode Island, at the Metro Regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, leaving them two wins away from qualifying for the World Series.

Players and coaches have attributed the team’s success to a self-imposed cell phone ban on game days. Under this policy, players place mobile devices in a bucket five hours before play begins to minimize distractions. Assistant coach Anthony Theoharis described the practice as an ‘on button’ that helps players get ‘locked in,’ while player Jack Gomez noted that the rule helps him stay focused on the game rather than ‘other stuff.’

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Port Washington Little League credits phone ban for success

A Long Island Little League team credits a self-imposed five-hour pre-game cell phone ban for its historic season and its pursuit of a Little League World Series berth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-washington-little-league-credits-phone-ban-for-success

### 2026-08-09: Port Washington Little League advances toward World Series

Port Washington's 12U Little League team is two wins away from the World Series after defeating Lincoln, R.I., 10-3, following a successful New York State Championship run.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-washington-little-league-advances-toward-world-series

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