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Great Neck, Kempsville PONY Baseball Leagues face off in inaugural Champions League Championship Game

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Posted at 12:56 PM, May 18, 2022
and last updated 2022-05-22 14:18:20-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Great Neck PONY Baseball League faced the Kempsville PONY Baseball League in the inaugural Champions League Championship Game Sunday, May 22.

The Champions League is a division of baseball that provides the opportunity for children with special needs to take part in America's favorite pastime — and pursue their dreams of team sports.

According to the league, the goal is to provide an environment that enhances participants' self-esteem and physical mobility while also embodying the spirit of teamwork and community.

The game was played at the Kempsville PONY Baseball fields. First pitch was slated for 1 p.m.

News 3 was live at Sunday's game. The full recording will be in this story when it's available.