Holbrook remains alive in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Jackson team beat the West champion, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 12-9, on Aug. 21 to avoid elimination.
With the victory, Holbrook moves onto the next round on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. against the winner of Fairfield American of Connecticut and Walla Walla of Washington. A loss by Holbrook in this game will bounce the Jackson team from the World Series.
Holbrook had opened the World Series with a 7-6 loss to Fairfield American on Aug. 17. Holbrook. Holbrook rebounded and erupted to score a 15-5 victory over Grosse Point Woods-Shore of Michigan on Aug. 19.