TUCSON, Arizona — On a warm evening at Murrieta Park, the crack of bats and cheers of families filled the air as the West Side landmark hosted opening night of Little League All-Star District Play.
The fields looked pristine, a far cry from the worn-out conditions that had plagued the complex for years.League President Kailee Anaya, whose family has deep roots in the league — her aunt once served as president — reflected on the transformation.
“The fields from before were barely playable,” Anaya said. “It feels great. It feels exciting. It feels well deserved. These kids deserved the renovations for quite some time.”…