2021 American Legion World Series Championship

After a loss in the first round of pool play, the Idaho Falls Post 56 Bandits bounce back to defend their title and become back-to-back American Legion World Series Champs.
Hawaii Team Central shortstop Hunter Hirayama tries to turn a double play in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021.Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Hawaii Team Central shortstop Hunter Hirayama tries to turn a double play in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021.Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Idaho Falls Post 56 first baseman Thompson beats a Hawaii Team Central player to first base in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Idaho Falls Post 56 first baseman Thompson beats a Hawaii Team Central player to first base in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Hawaii Team Central shortstop Hunter Hirayama makes a tag on Idaho Post 56 outfielder Chandler Robinson in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Hawaii Team Central shortstop Hunter Hirayama makes a tag on Idaho Post 56 outfielder Chandler Robinson in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Players on Idaho Falls Post 56 celebrate on the field after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Players on Idaho Falls Post 56 celebrate on the field after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Players on Idaho Falls Post 56 douses head coach Ryan Alexander after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Players on Idaho Falls Post 56 douses head coach Ryan Alexander after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series championship at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Idaho Falls Post 56 hoists the championship trophy after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio
Idaho Falls Post 56 hoists the championship trophy after defeating Hawaii Team Central 6-1 in the 2021 American Legion World Series at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2021. Tracy Stilwell / Victorian Rose Studio