The Braintree American players and coaches got a police-and-fire escort through town on Monday before reconnecting with friends and family.

The main goal this summer was capturing a District 8 championship. Braintree American Little League reached that goal, too, but that championship proved a launching pad, not a destination. And that vaulted Braintree to Little League’s ultimate destination,

The Braintree Americans were eliminated from the Little League World Series Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after clinching a big must-win game against Texas on Saturday.

The Braintree Little League team suffered its first loss of the summer Thursday, falling 13-0 to Irmo, South Carolina in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

As Braintree players gear up for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, here's some info on their Massachusetts hometown.

From Dave Portnoy to ESPN personalities, see how the world reacted to the win that sent Braintree American to the Little League World Series.