GREENVILLE, N.C. -- The North Carolina Little League baseball team which challenged for the world title was being honored at home and at the state capitol. 

The city of Greenville also held ceremony for the North State All-Stars on Wednesday at Elm Street Park. 

Also Wednesday, State Sen. Don Davis, who represents Pitt County, honored the team in Raleigh with a resolution on the Senate floor. Team members met with lawmakers prior to the session and also had lunch with senators and legislative staff.

Greenville became the first U.S. team in a Little League World Series to throw consecutive no-hitters, beating teams from South Dakota and California.