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Milton Little League slides into new season

President Trey Isaacs and (l-r) Brady Ruffing, Ashton Passwaters and Keegan Dear get ready to say “Play ball!” at the Milton Little League Opening Day ceremonies April 14. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
April 17, 2018
The Marlins are ready to go.
Robert Monaghan is a true member of the Pirates.
The Wildcats softball team awaits the new season.
Savannah Monitzer, 6, enjoys the beautiful weather during the parade through downtown Milton.
The Mets look ready to get the season underway.
Mason Fountain looks ready to play.
The Braves enjoy the turnout for the parade. Shown are (l-r) Dylan Harp, Penelope Bohl, William Powers and Austin Rowley.
Milton VFW Commander Hank Rickards throws out a ceremonial first pitch.
The ceremonial first pitch pitchers and catchers are (l-r) Finley Jones, VFW Commander Hank Rickards, Milton Fire Department Auxiliary President Maryann Warrington and Brianna Windish.
Milton Fire Department Auxiliary President Maryann Warrington underhands the ceremonial first softball pitch.
Singing the national anthem are Grace Wiggins and Gabby Windsor.
Carter Madden, 2, isn’t quite old enough to play yet, but he makes sure to get in some practice.
809 golf balls are dropped from a Milton Fire Department ladder. Balls were selected by Little Leaguers, and prizes were handed out.
The Milton Major League All-Star team that reached the Eastern Regionals last season was honored during the ceremony. Shown are (l-r) Manager Zac Crouch, Justin Marsh, Owen Daminger, Carter Breasure, coach Paris Mitchell, Luke Crouch, Paris Mitchell, Timothy Hitchcock, Malikye Wells, coach Brad Breasure, Tyler Jacona, Andrew Criswell, Bryce Dominic, Gage Joseph, Jayceon White, coach Trey Isaacs and Jackson Isaacs.
Play ball!
Frank Payton talks about the important role umpires play in Little League.
The Milton Little League teams line the edge of the infield during the festivities.
The Red Sox take the field.
Bryce Willey of the Phillies shows who’s No. 1.
The White Sox are pumped to kick off the season. Shown are (l-r) Mason Bohinski, Cole Tori, Jayceon White, Andre White Jr. and Andre White Sr.

Beautiful weather helped ring in a new baseball and softball season April 14 at Milton Little League, as hundreds of players, parents, friends and family gathered to celebrate America’s Pastime. 

Following a parade from Milton Elementary through downtown and to the Little League complex, teams gathered together along the edge of the infield for Opening Day ceremonies, featuring the infamous golf ball drop, the singing of the national anthem by Grace Wiggins and Gabby Windsor, and ceremonial first pitches by Milton Fire Department Auxiliary President Maryann Warrington, and Milton VFW Commander Hank Rickards. 

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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