SportzWire Photographer Earns Global Little League Honor

By: SportzWire | Sportzwire | August 25, 2025 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus Photography

On June 6, 2025, Little League International once again invited fans around the world to capture the moments that define the Little League experience, from fun celebrations and smiles to the incredible displays of teamwork, integrity, and determination.

Out of nearly 1,000 entries submitted worldwide, only three photos were selected as winners. Among them: a powerful image from SportzWire’s own Justin Bradley, owner of Justin Focus Photography & SportzWire.

Justin’s winning shot features Greater Pittston Township Little Leaguer Kaysen Simmons, a 10-year-old who put everything on the line during Section 5 action at Ackerly Field in Glenburn, PA.

Captioned:

Full extension. Full heart. 10-year-old Kaysen Simmons laid it all on the line – literally – in Section 5 action at Ackerly Field in Glenburn, Pennsylvania. Filled with integrity, Kaysen laid it out for his team, with the state tournament on the line. This isn’t just about hustle – it’s about heart, grit, determination, and the ability to do whatever it takes to be there for his teammates.

This global recognition ensures Justin’s work will be displayed in the World of Little League Museum, featured on the scoreboard during the 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series presented by T-Mobile, and earn direct entry into the 2025 Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association (PBPA) Photo Contest later this fall.

For Justin, this is not just about winning a contest, it’s about celebrating the passion and grit of our community’s athletes and showcasing the talent, effort, and heart that make Northeastern Pennsylvania sports so special.

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