Batter up: West Hawaii’s Little Leaguers finally hit the diamond

After nearly two years, youngsters from the Big Island were excited to hit the diamonds at Old Kona Airport Park Friday night to play ball. West Side Hawaii Little League will hold tee ball and coach pitch games at Old Kona Airport, Greenwell Park and Pualani park through the end of March; Majors and Minors leagues for players age 7 through 12 begin April 2. (Tom Linder/West Hawaii Today)

By Tom Linder