A handful of pleasant surprises in the first week of the season.

Carlmont vs. Palo Alto at Hazlett tourney, Washington Park, Santa Clara, 4 p.m. Mitty vs. Hollister at Hazlett tourney, Washington Park, Santa Clara, 7 p.m.

Padres get shutdown pitching from youngsters to take home Battle for Atherton crown again.

Ravens withstand a late rally by Wilcox to hang on for a 7-6 victory and a 3-0 start to the season.

Archer Horn and his St. Ignatius Prep teammates had to wait a few extra days to break the seal on a new season, but they didn't waste any time showing off their talent. Horn, the senior shortstop, who has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at

The first Saturday of the season and the last day of February brings perfect weather. Go out and see a game somewhere.

A Prime number is one that is divisible only by one and, of course, itself. Prime 31 honors the players we think best illustrate the Peninsula's talent. If we missed you, prove us wrong and make the postseason list. After all, it's not where you start, but where you finish.

The King's Academy is off to a 2-0 start, while Capuchino also wins its second game.