- February 20, 2026
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Jacob Steele sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” with grace.
Flag bearers were present during the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Senior Pirates was the first team to be introduced.
The Junior Pirates followed the seniors.
The Junior Orioles stood in line for a photo.
The Junior Blue Jays were all smiles on the field.
The Major Division’s Mariners is a small team, but mighty.
The Braves were one of many teams part of the Major Division.
The Astros team were excited to be on the field.
The Minor Division’s Cardinals stood shoulder-to-shoulder.
The Red Sox team in the Minor Division consists of nine players.
The players of the Braves team in the Minor Division showed off their beautiful smiles.
The Minor Division has a White Sox team.
The Nationals are part of Winter Garden Little League’s Rookie Division.
The Phillies are made up of boys and girls in the Rookie Division.
These Mariners are part of the Single A Division.
These Padres are small but mighty and full of energy.
The T-Ball Division consists of six teams, including the Red Sox.
Players were recognized for their win at the Central Florida District Travel Baseball 12U Division.
Terence Curran now is the Winter Garden Little League’s president.
TOC Champions show off their shiny rings.
Attendees could enter raffles to win a variety of baskets.
Winter Garden Little League President Terence Curran always has had a love for baseball.
Today, he’s able to introduce the sport to many youth in the Winter Garden area, including his son.
At this year’s season opener, which took place Friday, Feb. 20, Curran was proud to announce 615 kids joined the little league, which is the largest number of players yet.
“It is an incredible event,” Curran said. “The experience with everybody just makes it heartwarming, especially looking at some of the surprises and being able to announce the inaugural challenger division coming out —that was an incredible experience.”
Curran said he and his team were delighted to learn so many children wanted to join.
“It’s baseball,” he said. “It’s the American sport. “All of the (children) want to be part of it.”
Curran said his son is part of the league and wants to become a pro.
“My son is literally asking, ‘How do I become one of the top champions?’” Curran said. “‘How do I get into All-Star? What does it take?’ And I tell him dedication and time.
“To see him want to be part of this experience is incredible,” Curran said.
The first Challenger game will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, at 415 S. Park Ave., Winter Garden.
