Fred Mitchell Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SB softball. Memorial Day Tournament Yep, softball aficionados, the SSSA Memorial Day Tournament will be in the books when this paper hits your mailbox. More on that in the next edition, but considering past Memorial Day…
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Sports, July 2025
Lady Niners Spring Social
Constance Garrison The golf course was closed from June 2 through 8 for maintenance, so, in lieu of golf, on June 5 the Lady Niners hosted a Happy Hour at Wild Fire Wings and Grill (left of Bashas’) to show support of one of our sponsors. More than a dozen ladies enjoyed cocktails, a variety…
Sports, July 2025
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
Sports, July 2025
POP Tennis Summer Smash Serves Up Fun at the Ranch
Jan Storey The courts were buzzing with energy on May 23 as 24 players gathered at the Ranch for the POP Tennis Summer Kickoff Smash. Held from 8 to 11 a.m., the event marked a festive start to the season with fast-paced play, great company, and prizes for all—thanks to generous support from local sponsors.…
Sports, July 2025
SBRMGA Show Their Appreciation to the Golf Maintenance Crew
The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) golf maintenance crew enjoyed an appreciation BBQ through the 2025 donations from the members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA). The crew enjoyed steak, chicken, and the usual side dishes, and had a blast. Aaron and the crew wanted to thank the MGA membership as they enjoyed the BBQ.…
Sports, July 2025
SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association News
Char Burrill SaddleBrooke Classic The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) SaddleBrooke Classic was held May 13 at MountainView. Forty-one golfers from SaddleBrooke Ranch participated in this friendly team competition. Teams are made up of golfers from all three SaddleBrooke Women’s Clubs—Mountain View/The Preserve, SaddleBrooke One, and SaddleBrooke Ranch. This provides a wonderful opportunity to…
Sports, July 2025
Play Your Best Pool: Things to Consider When Buying a New Cue Stick or Shaft
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…