The Kaua’i Senior Softball League’s 2022 season opened without traditional opening ceremonies. This is the second consecutive year that the league has skipped the ceremony.
This ceremony, which sees the entire league come together to remember and honor the great players who have passed away over the years.
Instead, the season-opening matches of the Kaua’i Senior Softball League were held Saturday at Isenberg Park and Kaumakani Filed.
Due to COVID protocols, crowd-limiting, social distancing, and other protocols were in place.
Chico Lazaro, of Barteks, finished last year’s season strong and won the 12-2 victory over Aloha Kia Lihu’e A’s.
Barteks took an early lead when Lazaro hit a two-RBI double in the second inning.
Barteks had a lead of 4-2 going into the fourth inning. However, their bats expolded for the final 12-2 victory.
The league has 14 teams and all see action in seven games every Saturday from up till July 2 at different fields on the island.
