BEAUMONT, Texas — The West End Little League 12U All-Stars are headed back to the Little League Texas State Tournament after capturing their second consecutive Section 2 Major Tournament championship.

West End clinched the sectional title with a thrilling 10-5 victory over Nederland Little League in the decisive winner-take-all game. 

After taking an early 5-1 lead through four innings, West End saw Nederland rally with four runs in the top of the fifth to even the score. 

However, West End answered immediately, plating five runs in the bottom of the inning to seal the win and secure their return to the state stage.

The road to the championship was anything but smooth. 

West End opened the tournament in dominant fashion, shutting out the Channelview All-Stars 16-0. 

Running into Nederland for what would be their first clash of the tournament was foreshadowing what was to come with the upcoming games these two squads would play as West End jolted out to a 4-1 lead before Nederland knocked a two-run shot to create a one-run game. 

West End would hold on to complete the close finish and reach the Championship game, remaining undefeated. 

Nederland, however, battled back through the elimination bracket, defeating Channelview 11-4 to set up a rematch against West End. 

In the first championship game, Nederland snatched their revenge and clinched their own close game defeating West End 4-3, setting the stage for the winner-take-all showdown where West End emerged victorious. 

West End’s offense was explosive throughout the tournament, producing 35 total hits and scoring 33 runs. 

While on the flip side, their pitching staff also delivered a standout performance.

West End arms only allowed just 12 runs while racking up 25 strikeouts across the bracket. 

With their sectional title secured, West End now shifts its focus to the State Tournament, where they will look to continue their winning ways in the chase for a title.