All right softball fans, your humble scribe is comin’ atcha with the latest and greatest (well, latest) in SaddleBrooke Senior softball action. Spring League Action Yeah, I know, it feels like summer. But it’s Spring league time. Spring leagues started up May 5 and run an 8–week season to the end of June. On Mondays,…
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…
Morlin Hastings The SaddleBrooke Rattlers softball team brought home a hard-fought championship from the Firebirds’ second annual Let Freedom Swing Tournament held in Green Valley. The Rattlers finished the seeding round with a record of 3-1, earning them the second seed going into the single elimination round on Sunday. Injuries started to pile up for…
Frederick King Mitchell, Jr. Well, SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is Jan. 25, SaddleBrooke Progress and SaddleBrooke Ranch Roundup deadline time. You’ll be reading this mid-February. Ranchers welcome! That’s what I said! Yeah, all you Ranchers, in case you didn’t know, are welcome to come on down to the SB softball…
Morlin Hastings Monday Recreation Manager Jack Graef’ s Cleer Law Offices (7-2) started the season at 1-2 and went on 6-0 run to prevail over Manager Marc Argabright’s Debra Miller-State Farm Insurance (2-7). AVG: DeHaan (.800), Purcell (.800), Steffes (.792) 1B: Cartwright (24), Purcell (21) 2B: Noffsinger (5), Quarantino, Noah (3) 3B: Walder (3), five…
King Mitchell (aka Mitch) Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is Nov. 25 and the Progress and Roundup deadline time. Ranchers Welcome! That’s what I said! Yeah, all you Ranchers, in case you didn’t know, are welcome to come on down to the SaddleBrooke softball field, check it all out, and if…
Morlin Hastings The SaddleBrooke Senior Softball (SBSS) Summer season finished up in September. Sixteen (16) teams of men and women braved the 100+ degree temperatures and muggy humidity. Additionally, the games are supported by volunteer scorekeepers (coordinated by Jane Laureys) and umpires (coordinated by Debbie Seguin and Dennis Marchard, head umpire). Monday Recreation Ambient Air…
Tim Malone Have you ever heard of a SuperAger? By definition, a SuperAger is someone typically over the age of 80 who has cognitive abilities comparable to those much younger. These folks find ways to move out of their comfort zone to stay mentally and physically young. We all know regular physical and mental activity…
King Mitchell Well SaddleBrooke Senior Softball fans and friends, here it is June 26 and newspaper deadline time. That means words from the golden fingertips of yours truly! Wait a minute, you say! Mitch, where have you been? Well, the old Mitchster has been on a bit of a “break.” But the doctors all agreed…
Tim Malone, SaddleBrooke Ranch Resident and Softball Player Resilience plays a significant role in all of our lives. It’s not just a personality trait, but a set of actions, behaviors, and thoughts that can be developed and nurtured over time. Examples of resilience may include a positive attitude, effective coping skills, healthy thinking, hobbies, and…