20160722 - MCYSA Opening (hrb)

Ty Maurer, 8 with the Crystal Lake Bulldogs, waits for opening ceremonies to start for the MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

A Puerto Rico coach hit fives Crystal Lake played before opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

Huntley players line up on the edge of the infield during opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

With a baseball pin her hat, Lisa Noonan, from Crystal Lake, takes photos during opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. Noonan is with the Crystal Lake Babe Ruth team and is hosting Japanese players. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

Canadian players sing their national anthem during the opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

Japanese players sing their national anthem during the opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald

Players and coaches watch fireworks during opening ceremonies for MCYSA 15-U baseball tournament at Lippold Park on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald