Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Tee-Baller Halle Wilson, 5 1/2, catches a ride from Dad Johnathan Wilson at Maidu Little League's opening day ceremonies.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Cubs Nolan Bruegger, 8, and Charlie Wall, 8, proudly carry the flag around the bases during Maidu Little League's opening day ceremonies on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Oriole T-ball player Roman Gold parades around the field during Maidu Little League's opening day ceremonies on Saturday morning.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Maidu Little League's AA Red Sox team takes a lap around the diamond during the league's opening day ceremonies Saturday morning.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Cubs Charlie Wall, left, and Nolan Bruegger had the honor of holding the American flag during the national anthem at Maidu Little League's opening day ceremonies.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Chloe Boyan, 11, sings the national anthem during Maidu Little League's opening day ceremonies Saturday morning.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Giants pitcher Justin Salisbury, 17, throws the first pitch for Maidu Little League's opening day ceremony.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Red Sox player Alexander Moloo, 10, warms up with his coach before their first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday morning.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Timmy Harrison, 10, warms up his bat before the Red Sox's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Giant Justin Clark, 11, gets his arm warmed up and his glove ready for their first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Ryan Presley, 9, plays catch before his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Owen Miller, 9, warms up with a game of catch before his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Major Angels pitcher Zach Taylor throws one right down the middle during the first inning of his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Angels batter Ethan Burch hits the ball foul during the first inning of his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Angels pitcher Zach Taylor is greeted by teammates at home plate after belting out a home run in the first inning of his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Angels second baseman Jack Placido throws a player out at first during his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.

Anne Stokes, special to the Press Tribune
Giants catcher Reed Mercer gets his gear on before taking his place behind home plate during his team's first game of the season at Maidu Little League's opening day on Saturday.