Little League season kicks off with ceremonies

Photo by Dave Dain

The Canyon Little League got the season underway on Saturday with Opening Day ceremonies. Gault Field looked to be in tip-top shape despite all the rain this year. Canyon Lake Little League consists of 18 teams this year. There are four teams each in the T-Ball, Single A and Double A divisions, three Triple A teams, two Major teams and one 50/70 team.

Once all the teams were lined up on the perimeter of the infield, the festivities got underway. Thirteen-year-old Alexis Mosteller kicked off the day with the National Anthem. CLLL President Marcos Frias then took the field and announced the 2019 executive board members: Jason Cleveland, vice president; Melissa Gavin, secretary; Jennifer Ryan, treasurer and scholarships; and David Fruin, chief umpire.

After the board member introduction, the Canyon Lake 50/70 team met at the pitcher’s mound to recite the Little League Pledge. Canyon Lake Councilwoman Kasey Castillo threw out the first pitch. She threw a perfect strike to Jace Gutierrez from the Major League Reds team. The ceremony wrapped up with each team being announced and a brief trip around the bases.

The festivities continued throughout the day with vendors selling a variety of different items. Engine 60 from the Canyon Lake Fire Station was onsite. The kids seemed to have a ball crawling around the truck. The Lake Elsinore Storm mascot “Thunder” was also in attendance and, as usual, was a huge hit.

If you’re interested in checking out a game, visit the league’s website for dates and times at clllca.com.

Photo by Dave Dain

Photo by Dave Dain

Photo by Dave Dain

Photo by Dave Dain

 




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