Greece Post 468’s remarkable 2025 season added another chapter on Sunday with a 7–5 win over Waterford (Conn.) Post 161 to claim the Northeast Regional Championship in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The victory earns Greece a trip to the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina, August 14–19.

This marks the first time in 23 years that a team from New York State has reached the World Series stage. The last appearance came in 2002, when the Rockland County Pirates—also known at the time as the OTB Pirates—represented the Empire State.

Road to the World Series

New York State Tournament (July 26–30, Rochester Institute of Technology)

• Def. Henry P. Smith Post 24 — 7–2
• Def. Clinton County -19-3
• Def. Hamburg Post 527 — 10-0
• Def. Charles H. Adrean Post 625 – 4-0
• Lost to Hamburg Post 527 - 9-3
• Def. Hamburg Post 527 — 6–5 (Championship, walk-off win)

Northeast Regional Tournament (Aug. 7–10, Shrewsbury, MA)

• Def. Cumberland (R.I.) Post 14 — 5–1
• Def. Bedford (N.H.) Post 54 — 14–0
• Def. St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Post 7 — 11–1
• Lost to Waterford (Conn.) Post 161 — 4–0
• Def. Waterford (Conn.) Post 161 — 7–5 (Championship Game)

What’s Next

In Shelby, Greece Post 468 will open Thursday, August 14 at 1:00 PM against Chesapeake (Va.) Post 280, the Mid-Atlantic Regional champion, who defeated Cherry Hill (N.J.) Post 372 by a score of 10–6 to punch their ticket to the national stage.

The journey continues for Greece Post 468, carrying not only the pride of Monroe County, but also the flag for all of New York State baseball.