Lynn Laureys in his tournament umpire “regalia”! (Photo by Dennis Purcell)
King Mitchell
Well softball readers, whaddya do during Christmas break when there’s no softball action to get the blood pumping and the heart racing? Yes, I know, sit on your duff, watch football, and eat Christmas cookies. No! Think about softball, NATCH! Well …. that’s what I did.
As I write this it’s Jan. 26 (the big 75 year for yours truly—the “hot bat” year) and three weeks into the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) Winter season. The Winter season runs from Jan. 5 to April 17. Of course there’ll be our annual St. Patrick’s Day Tournament on March 14. Softball fun, food, music, and lotsa neighborly yakkety-yak. Heard on the grapevine, our sponsors will be Golf Cars of Arizona and Harn Legacy Estate Planning.
Winter League Action
Yes, not a lot of action yet. In fact, given the rain the first week of the season, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday got cancelled!
On Mondays, in Recreational, Heredia’s Landscaping has jumped out to a 2-1 start with KJK Insurance Specialists taking a beating from the ‘Scapers so far and are 1-2. In Community Big Bear Garage Doors, Anne Fraley—Long Realty, and Barron Electric are all tied at 2-2 each. Could be a barn-burner season for this league.
On Tuesdays in Community, Anne Glen—Long Realty has a 2-1 advantage over Brittni Guttman—Allstate Insurance at 1-2. Long way to go, though. Over in Competitive, Catalina Family Dental is 2-1 and Bubb’s Grub is 1-2.
Wednesdays are Sidewinder(AA) and Community(AAA) day. In Sidewinder, Ambient Air Heating and Cooling has taken the first two games and is 2-0 to Absolutely Art’s 0-2. In Community Dominick’s Real Italian is also off to a 2-0 start, with Debra Miller—State Farm at 0-2.
Thursdays now feature a second Rec league as well as Coyote (65+). In Rec, Hughes Credit Union took the league “opener” and game two for a 2-0 record, while Leah Kari Solutions took the hit in both games and are 0-2. Over in Coyote, Harn Legacy Estate Planning and Hardin Brothers Automotive are tied at 1-1 apiece.
Friday teams finally got in a couple games and in Competitive, Andy’s Irrigation and Cleere Law Offices are tied a 1-1 each. Ditto over in Community for the Community Church at SaddleBrooke and Concierge Air Conditioning with each 1-1.
St. Patrick’s Day Tournament March 14
That’s right neighbors! A three (maybe four, depending on sign-ups) game tournament featuring the women and men of the SSSA. Save the date!
Well I could go on, as you know! But I’m at my limit so that’s a wrap. Winter League games are daily, Monday through Friday, starting at 9 a.m. Practices are on Saturday when you can tune the bat and glove. You can check out more at saddlebrookesoftball.com.