CLEARLAKE, Calif. – After weeks of furious activity to prepare the Redbud Park ballfields, opening day arrived for Southshore Little League this past Saturday.
More than 400 children are signed up to take part in league play this year, according to league President Helen Mitcham.
The fields have undergone massive renovations thanks to overwhelming community support and donations of money, equipment and manpower.
After a pancake breakfast, the children and their teams got out onto the field early for a day of play.
As part of the opening ceremonies they threw the switch on a brand new scoreboard, made possible through donations from the Valentine family.
Lake County News videographer John Jensen visited with players and parents as the day got started. See the video above.
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