Easton Vanhooser scrambles by teammate Annaleigh Carrigan to grab the ball and throw it to first base during the Kent Tigers T-ball game at Ryan Brunner Field last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Easton Vanhooser scrambles by teammate Annaleigh Carrigan to grab the ball and throw it to first base during the Kent Tigers T-ball game at Ryan Brunner Field last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kent Little League officially opens new season | PHOTOS

  • Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:53pm
  • Sports

Kent Little League officially opened last Saturday with ceremonies, photo sessions, activities and games at Ryan Brunner Field.

The new season has attracted 21 Little League baseball teams, spanning five divisions, and four softball teams in three divisions.


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The Bears’ Vince Olsen unleashes a pitch during their Majors Division game against the Huskies. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Bears’ Vince Olsen unleashes a pitch during their Majors Division game against the Huskies. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Spencer Carter connects on a two-run double in the Cubs’ AA battle against the Athletics. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Spencer Carter connects on a two-run double in the Cubs’ AA battle against the Athletics. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

T-ballers shake hands following play. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

T-ballers shake hands following play. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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