Representative teams from the various leagues, in full uniform and carrying team banners, marched in a parade from Field 7 to Field 2 where the 53rd opening day ceremony took place.
League officials explained that the Hillsborough Baseball League was no longer affiliated with "Little League", but was now part of the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken organization. Then it was time for the singing of our National Anthem, led by members of the Hillsborough High School Choir.
County Freeholder and Hillsborough resident Jack Ciattarelli and son Jake were on hand to throw out the first pitch...
Vincent Ferrera shouted "Play Ball"...
Somerset Patriots mascot Sparkee greeted the kids...
And then it was time for the games!
Safe to say, the entire day was a home run!
The Courier News online has a 99-picture Photo Gallery of Hillsborough's opening day.
ReplyDeleteGo to www.c-n.com - then click on "Photos" - then click on "View Photo Gallery" under Hillsborough baseball league.
Why did they sever they're affiliation with the official Little League organization?
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't know why Hillsborough is no longer a part of "Little League". I don't know any of the people that are currently running Hillsborough Baseball League - my little guy who you see in the last three photos just started this year - but I will ask around.
ReplyDeleteI do believe this "rival" organization should be just fine, and certainly the kids will never know the difference.