Excitement is building across Bayonne as the city's Little League team prepares to take on Davenport, Iowa, in its third game of the Little League World Series.
Fans gathered Sunday at local spots, including the Broadway Diner and The Starting Point, to cheer on the team and show their support ahead of the highly anticipated matchup.
Since Bayonne's run in the Little League World Series began, the community has rallied around the players, with residents proudly displaying their hometown spirit and organizing watch parties throughout the city and neighboring communities.
Supporters say they are confident the team will continue its winning ways against Davenport. Multiple watch parties were planned for the afternoon, allowing fans to come together and cheer on Bayonne as the team looks to advance further in the tournament.
Residents who spoke with News 12 expressed optimism about the team's chances, saying they fully expect Bayonne to come away with a victory.
If Bayonne wins, the team will face Nevada in its next Little League World Series game. The matchup has drawn significant attention from the local community, with supporters eagerly following each step of Bayonne's journey on the national stage.