Illinois Valley was the first District 20 team to advance to the World Series. Illinois Valley coach Lance Siebert called the World Series “an incredible weeklong celebration of baseball with a great group of kids and coaches.” Members of the Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team film their intros for the ESPN+ broadcasts. The Illinois Valley players enjoyed hanging out with the Hawaiian team in the hotel. Members of the Illinois Valley Senior League baseball team pose for a photo at Clemson University's baseball stadium.