2026 PG 14U West World Series
June 25–28, 2026
Tournament Article
JK Select Hawaii Rallies, Rolls Through Bracket Play, and Claims Perfect Game 14U World Series Title
The Perfect Game 14U World Series brought together a competitive field of teams from Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and beyond, with every game carrying the kind of summer-tournament pressure that can turn one inning into the difference between moving on and going home.
By the end of the weekend, JK Select Hawaii stood at the top of the bracket.
The Hawaii squad entered bracket play after a tournament run filled with early deficits, big offensive answers, and a team identity built around staying connected when games got uncomfortable. That resilience showed up in one of the tournament’s biggest swings during pool play, when JK Select fell behind West Coast Ghost AZ 14U 7–0 through three innings before erupting for 10 runs in the fourth. JK Select added three more in the fifth to complete a 15–7 comeback win.
“I knew we weren’t out of it,” Head Coach Jerry Kleman said after the win. “We started throwing more strikes, started making routine plays, and the bats came alive.”
That momentum carried into bracket play. GBG Vegas 14u Red opened the championship side with a 15–4 win over Stacked Arizona in Game 16. Rawlings Tigers Primo followed with a tight 9–8 victory over Nomadic 14U Premier in Game 17.
In Game 19, GBG Vegas continued its run with an 8–5 win over Swarm Red Elite National 2030. On the other side, JK Select delivered one of the clearest statements of the weekend, defeating Rawlings Tigers Primo 17–2 in Game 20.
That set up the championship game: JK Select Hawaii versus GBG Vegas 14u Red. GBG struck first, but JK Select answered with six runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back. Hawaii finished with 14 hits in a 14–4 title-game win.
For JK Select Hawaii, the trip ended with more than a trophy. The team showed the ability to respond after adversity, trust its energy, and deliver when the bracket tightened.
“We just tell our guys to play hard, play the best they can,” Kleman said. “Hopefully we’re the tougher team, and we can throw some strikes and make some plays.”
Tournament Results
JK Select Hawaii
GBG Vegas 14u Red
Pool Play Standings
| # | Team | ST | PCT | W | L | T | RA | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | AZ | 1.000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | JK Select Hawaii | HI | 1.000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 36 |
| 3 | Nomadic 14U Premier | AZ | 0.667 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 23 |
| 4 | Stacked Arizona | AZ | 0.667 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 29 |
| 5 | GBG Vegas 14u Red | NV | 0.667 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| 6 | Rawlings Tigers Primo | AZ | 0.500 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 22 |
| 7 | Wow Factor Nv 2030 | NV | 0.333 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 18 |
| 8 | West Coast Ghost AZ 14u | AZ | 0.167 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 22 |
| 9 | Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy | AZ | 0.000 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 16 |
| 10 | Aggies T2G - 2030 | AZ | 0.000 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 6 |
Championship Bracket
All Tournament Games
| Gm# | Date | Matchup | Winner | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/25 | Wow Factor Nv 2030 vs Nomadic 14U Premier | Nomadic 14U Premier | 8–5 | Pool Play |
| 2 | 6/25 | Rawlings Tigers Primo vs GBG Vegas 14u Red | GBG Vegas 14u Red | 10–6 | Pool Play |
| 3 | 6/25 | Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy vs JK Select Hawaii | JK Select Hawaii | 10–2 | Pool Play |
| 4 | 6/25 | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 vs Aggies T2G - 2030 | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | 16–2 | Pool Play |
| 5 | 6/26 | GBG Vegas 14u Red vs Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy | GBG Vegas 14u Red | 14–11 | Pool Play |
| 6 | 6/26 | West Coast Ghost AZ 14u vs Rawlings Tigers Primo | Tie | 8–8 | Pool Play |
| 7 | 6/26 | Stacked Arizona vs West Coast Ghost AZ 14u | Stacked Arizona | 12–7 | Pool Play |
| 8 | 6/26 | Nomadic 14U Premier vs Aggies T2G - 2030 | Nomadic 14U Premier | 9–3 | Pool Play |
| 9 | 6/26 | Wow Factor Nv 2030 vs Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | 10–4 | Pool Play |
| 10 | 6/26 | JK Select Hawaii vs Stacked Arizona | JK Select Hawaii | 11–8 | Pool Play |
| 11 | 6/27 | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 vs Nomadic 14U Premier | Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | 7–6 | Pool Play |
| 12 | 6/27 | Aggies T2G - 2030 vs Wow Factor Nv 2030 | Wow Factor Nv 2030 | 9–1 | Pool Play |
| 13 | 6/27 | Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy vs Rawlings Tigers Primo | Rawlings Tigers Primo | 8–3 | Pool Play |
| 14 | 6/27 | JK Select Hawaii vs West Coast Ghost AZ 14u | JK Select Hawaii | 15–7 | Pool Play |
| 15 | 6/27 | Stacked Arizona vs GBG Vegas 14u Red | Stacked Arizona | 9–2 | Pool Play |
| 16 | 6/27 | GBG Vegas 14u Red vs Stacked Arizona | GBG Vegas 14u Red | 15–4 | Quarterfinal |
| 17 | 6/27 | Rawlings Tigers Primo vs Nomadic 14U Premier | Rawlings Tigers Primo | 9–8 | Quarterfinal |
| 18 | 6/28 | Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy vs Wow Factor Nv 2030 | Wow Factor Nv 2030 | 9–1 | Consolation |
| 19 | 6/28 | GBG Vegas 14u Red vs Swarm Red Elite National 2030 | GBG Vegas 14u Red | 8–5 | Semifinal |
| 20 | 6/28 | Rawlings Tigers Primo vs JK Select Hawaii | JK Select Hawaii | 17–2 | Semifinal |
| 21 | 6/28 | Aggies T2G - 2030 vs Wow Factor Nv 2030 | Aggies T2G - 2030 | 11–6 | Consolation |
| 22 | 6/28 | GBG Vegas 14u Red vs JK Select Hawaii | JK Select Hawaii | 14–4 | Championship |
Covered Game Articles
GM 8: Nomadic 14U Premier 9, Aggies 3
Nomadic Pulls Away Late to Defeat Aggies 9–3
Nomadic used a late offensive surge to separate from Aggies and earn a 9–3 win in Perfect Game 14U World Series play.
Aggies struck first with two runs in the first inning, but Nomadic answered immediately with one. Both teams scored again in the third before Nomadic took its first lead with two runs in the fourth.
Nomadic held Aggies scoreless over the final four innings, then broke the game open with five runs in the seventh. Nomadic finished with nine hits, while Aggies recorded three.
GM 9: Swarm Red Elite National 2030 10, Wow Factor 4
Swarm Uses Big Third Inning to Pull Away From Wow Factor, 10–4
Swarm turned a tight early matchup into a 10–4 victory over Wow Factor. After answering Wow Factor’s first-inning run, Swarm took the lead in the second and exploded for five runs in the third.
Wow Factor cut the score to 7–4 with a fourth-inning rally, but Swarm added two runs in the fifth and another in the sixth. Swarm finished with 13 hits in the win.
GM 13: Rawlings Tigers Primo 8, Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy 3
Rawlings Tigers Primo Races Out Front, Holds Off Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy 8–3
Rawlings Tigers Primo scored seven runs in the first two innings and held off Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy for an 8–3 victory.
Rawlings scored four in the first and three in the second, building a 7–1 lead. Trosky continued to fight, scoring in the fourth and fifth, but Rawlings added an insurance run in the fifth to finish the game.
GM 14: JK Select Hawaii 15, West Coast Ghost AZ 14u 7
JK Select Hawaii Erupts for 10 Runs in Fourth to Stun West Coast Ghost, 15–7
JK Select Hawaii turned a 7–0 deficit into a statement win, exploding for 10 runs in the fourth inning to defeat West Coast Ghost 15–7.
West Coast Ghost controlled the early innings, but JK Select scored two in the third before taking over in the fourth. Hawaii added three more in the fifth and never allowed another West Coast Ghost run.
GM 2: GBG Vegas 14u Red 10, Rawlings Tigers Primo 6
GBG Vegas 14u Red Uses Big Middle Innings to Defeat Rawlings Tigers Primo, 10–6
GBG Vegas used a five-run third inning and a late offensive push to earn a 10–6 win over Rawlings Tigers Primo.
Rawlings rallied with five runs in the fourth to tighten the game, but GBG answered with three in the fifth. GBG finished with 10 hits in the win.
GM 4: Swarm Red Elite National 2030 16, Aggies 2
Swarm Red Elite National 2030 Powers Past Aggies, 16–2
Swarm Red Elite National 2030 came out with immediate energy and never let up, defeating Aggies 16–2.
Swarm scored four runs in the first, four in the third, five in the fourth, and three in the fifth. The team finished with 11 hits and created pressure nearly every inning.
GM 20 Semifinal: JK Select Hawaii 17, Rawlings Tigers Primo 2
JK Select Hawaii Explodes Early in 17–2 Win Over Rawlings Tigers Primo
JK Select Hawaii scored five runs in the first inning and nine more in the second on the way to a 17–2 semifinal win.
JK Select finished with 13 hits and no errors, sending the Hawaii group into the championship game with major momentum.
GM 22 Championship: JK Select Hawaii 14, GBG Vegas 14u Red 4
JK Select Hawaii Claims Championship With 14–4 Win Over GBG Vegas 14u Red
JK Select Hawaii captured the championship after responding to GBG Vegas’ first-inning run with six of its own.
Hawaii added two in the second, four in the third, and two in the fourth. JK Select finished with 14 hits and never allowed GBG Vegas to regain control of the game.
Coach & Player Interviews
Coach Felipe Figueroa | Nomadic 14U Premier
Nomadic 14U Premier Finds Its Edge in the Work Behind the Scenes
For Nomadic Head Coach Felipe Figueroa, competing in the World Series is about more than just a spot in the bracket.
“Anytime you come out here and compete, especially on the spring training fields, it’s a special feeling,” Figueroa said.
He said Nomadic’s chemistry begins in practice, where the players build the continuity that shows up inside the dugout during tournament play.
Coach Chris Lincoln | Swarm Red Elite National 2030
Coach Chris Lincoln Keeps Swarm Focused on the Details
Coach Chris Lincoln said Swarm’s 10–4 win over Wow Factor came with plenty of distractions, including wind, sprinklers, heat, and a few defensive miscues.
“A win is a win,” Lincoln said. “But always remembering that we have things to improve on.”
Coach Mike Kruchko | Rawlings Tigers Primo
Coach Mike Kruchko Wants Rawlings Tigers Primo Ready From the First Pitch
After feeling like his team started flat in previous games, Coach Mike Kruchko’s message was simple: “Just win the first inning.”
Rawlings responded with four runs in the first and three in the second against Trosky Arizona 2030 Navy.
Coach Jerry Kleman | JK Select Hawaii, Before Bracket Play
JK Select Hawaii Turns Resilience Into Momentum Before Bracket Play
After JK Select rallied from a 7–0 deficit against West Coast Ghost, Coach Jerry Kleman said he never believed his group was out of the game.
“We started throwing more strikes, started making routine plays, and the bats came alive,” Kleman said.
Zaiah Pantorilla | JK Select Hawaii Pitcher
Zaiah Pantorilla Says Energy Helped JK Select Hawaii Flip the Game
For pitcher Zaiah Pantorilla, the long trip from Hawaii was worth it for the chance to play strong competition.
“Just the energy,” Pantorilla said. “It helps us push through and score more runs.”
Tydus Nahooikaika | JK Select Hawaii Catcher
Tydus Nahooikaika Keeps JK Select Hawaii Grounded Behind the Plate
Catcher Tydus Nahooikaika said his focus is staying connected with the pitcher, calling the game, and keeping every pitch simple.
“I just think about it like it’s a 0–0 game,” he said. “We just score, and we hold them back.”
Sean Shindo | JK Select Hawaii MVP
Sean Shindo’s Work Pays Off With MVP Honor
For JK Select Hawaii’s Sean Shindo, earning tournament MVP was the result of the work he put in long before the World Series began.
“It means a lot,” Shindo said. “I worked hard for the past year to get better.”
Joe Joe Carque | GBG Vegas 14u Red MVP Pitcher
Joe Joe Carque Proud of Complete-Game Performance for GBG Vegas
GBG Vegas pitcher Joe Joe Carque said one of his proudest tournament moments was pitching a complete game against a top Arizona opponent.
“I pitched a complete game, and the team had my back,” Carque said.
Coach Jerry Kleman | JK Select Hawaii Championship Interview
Coach Jerry Kleman Celebrates a Championship Run Built on Competition
Coach Jerry Kleman said the championship was a great experience for his players after facing strong competition throughout the event.
“Bats came on late and kind of rode that the rest of the way,” Kleman said.