Follow along as Council Rock Newtown chases Little League World Series championship

It's been more than 60 years since Bucks County has had a team win the Little League World Series, dating back to 1960 when a Levittown team won it all.

Council Rock Newtown , riding an undefeated streak through districts, sectionals, states and regionals, will try to end that 63-year absence as the squad opens play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport in Thursday's first-round contest , airing live on ESPN at 7 p.m. All the games can be viewed on ESPN or ESPN2.

UPDATE: Council Rock Newtown falls in opening game at Little League World Series

Below, check out our coverage of CR Newtown over the past couple weeks of tournaments and catch up on how the team got to the Series, read features on the families involved and check out the photo gallery of the players and coaches.

Follow along here as CR Newtown continues its quest in the Little League World Series.

A surprise uniform number connects CR Newtown player with great-grandfather

Tyler Neeld knew his great-grandfather had played for a Newtown baseball team back in the day, but it wasn't until he got well into this year's tournament play that he discovered his No. 11 uniform was the same his great-grandpa wore generations before.

Game transcends generations: Little League World Series: Old jersey connects CR Newtown player and great-grandfather

Council Rock Newtown enters World Series with special bond

Many of the CR Newtown players had been together for years, not only in baseball, but other sports and school and community activities. Many credit that bond with their current success.

Over years, CR Newtown's grown together: Council Rock Newtown's 'special bond' carries team to Little League World Series.

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Texas team shuts out Council Rock Newtown in opener

Boerne, Texas brought the bats in handing the Newtown team a 9-0 loss in the Little League World Series opener Thursday night in Williamsport. CR Newtown kept the game within reach for four innings, but trailing 3-0, Boerne broke it open with a 6-run fifth, buoyed by a grand slam.

CR Newtown falls in opener: Council Rock Newtown falls in opening game at Little League World Series

Bucks County community gathers in support of CR Newtown

Watch parties for the Williamsport opener are planned at Iron Hill Brewery and the Green Parrot, both in Newtown, and Tranquility Brewing Co. in Warminster. Check back at phillyburbs.com for future events.

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Council Rock Newtown wins regional; off to Williamsport

Delayed by rain multiple times, Council Rock Newtown finally broke a 1-1 tie late and headed to Williamsport via a 5-1 win over Washington, D.C.

CR Newtown advances to World Series: Council Rock Newtown heads to Little League World Series in Williamsport with win

Council Rock Newtown advances to Mid-Atlantic final

CR Newtown brought the offense in a 10-run rule victory over the team from Maryland.

CR Newtown in final of regionals: Council Rock Newtown Little League one win away from World Series in Williamsport, PA

Council Rock wins Mid-Atlantic opener in Connecticut

The Council Rock Newtown squad wasted no time getting the bats going, thumping Washington, D.C. 13-1 in its first Mid-Atlantic tournament game.

One step away: Council Rock Newtown Little League advances in Mid-Atlantic Region; here's how to watch

Sweeping through Pa., Council Rock Newtown heads to Connecticut

Undefeated in Sectional and State tournaments, the boys from Council Rock Newtown put their record on the line vs. stiff Mid-Atlantic Regional competition in Bristol, Ct.

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Meet the Council Rock Newtown players and coaches

The team, managed by Brad Hamilton and coaches Doug Peiffer and Kyle Neeld, includes (in alphabetical order): Gavin Caudill, Rocco DaBronzo, Wes Esteves, Brody Gage, Greyson Gage, Dean Hamilton, Longo, Tyler Neeld, Brayden Peiffer, Nick Schiller, Will Siveter, Ryan Uhl and Tyler Wexler.

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