From Iris Fields to ESPN+: North Boulder’s Little League Breakthrough

After winning the state championship, they’ve earned the honor of representing Colorado in the Mountain Region tournament this weekend in San Bernardino, California — one step away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

For a state that’s never sent a team to the LLWS, this is more than a tournament — it’s a moment of pride, possibility, and passion for youth sports.

State Champions with a Mission

This team of rising stars clinched the Colorado state title on July 20 with a decisive 10–5 victory over Dry Creek. That win punched their ticket to the Mountain Region tournament, which runs from August 2–8 at Al Houghton Stadium in Southern California.

Led by manager Kirk Fronckiewicz, the North Boulder crew is stepping onto the big stage with a confident, focused mindset. “We’re not thinking about the pressure,” Fronckiewicz told reporters. “These boys are just out here playing the game they love.”

Their First Matchup: Colorado vs. Nevada

North Boulder will open the regional tournament against Nevada’s Summerlin South team on Sunday, August 3, at 10 a.m. MDT. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, giving fans back home in Boulder — and all across Colorado — a chance to watch this potential milestone in real-time.

The tournament format is double elimination, so every game counts. A win puts them one step closer to that elusive LLWS spot — a goal that no Colorado team has ever achieved.

More Than a Game: A Legacy in Motion

Beyond the diamond, this tournament carries special meaning for the Boulder baseball community. The team plays at the North Broadway Complex’s Iris Fields — a property currently being considered for sale by the county. If the fields are sold, this could be one of the final seasons they host championship-level youth baseball.

That makes this run even more meaningful. It’s about more than advancing — it’s about honoring a field, a tradition, and the spirit of North Boulder baseball.

How to Support the Team

Fans can stream Sunday’s game on ESPN+ or gather at local Boulder spots hosting watch parties. Bars like Outback Saloon and Boulder Social are expected to show the game and rally around the team.

This is a chance for the entire Boulder community to come together — not just for a baseball game, but for a shared story of grit, determination, and dreams coming true.

Final Pitch

Colorado has waited a long time for this. North Boulder’s All-Stars are the team to watch, the team to believe in, and maybe — just maybe — the team to make history.

Let’s cheer them on.

Watch the game live Sunday at 10 a.m. MDT on ESPN+ and follow North Boulder Little League for updates throughout the tournament.

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