
Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki throws out a first pitch. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff)

Lakeland Little League teams march on to the field on opening day Saturday, April 22 in Stanhope.

Little League players stand at attention during the national anthem.

Parents photograph one of the Little League teams.

Drew Knec, a junior at Lenape Valley Regional High School, plays the national anthem on his guitar.

Canice Wall Jr., left, and Braxton Turner pose for a photo on opening day. Both are 7 and live in Netcong. This is their second year playing on a Lakeland Little League team.

Lakeland Little League teams march on to the field on opening day Saturday, April 22 in Stanhope.

Lakeland Little League teams march on to the field on opening day Saturday, April 22 in Stanhope.

Netcong Mayor Joseph Nametko throws out a first pitch.

Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki shakes hands with the catcher after the first pitch.

Lakeland Little League teams line up around the diamond on opening day in Stanhope.

Parents photograph one of the Little League teams.