HC Thunder to hold fundraiser, auction April 9
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The Highland County Thunder team is in its second season of play with the Southwest Ohio League, one of the largest youth baseball organizations in the country. The league has produced many who have gone on to college and professional careers, including Ken Griffey, Jr. It is the hope of the coaches that this program will grow in this area to other age levels for local youth and will provide a way for talented boys to play baseball at an advanced level.
The team, made up of boys 15 and under, plays throughout the tri-state and in tournament play on college fields in various states. When Tim Priest of the Blue Steel Band approached them about doing a benefit to help them provide necessary equipment, uniforms and operating expenses for the team in the future, the boys and their parents embraced the idea. They expect a great day for the team and see it as a way to help the community understand the value of SWOL baseball for the community.
The boys are on the Thunder team are primarily from high schools in Highland County. Their coaches wish to add two additional players to the roster, which will be limited to allow for maximum player development and playing time. The team is encouraged to learn and play multiple positions, and most have some pitching ability. This creates a strong, well-rounded team and makes the boys attractive to college recruiters. Coaches John Goldsberry and Jeff Bauer have coached high school baseball for many years, and their strengths are fundamentals and strategy. The season starts on May 21 with a double-header at home (Shaffer Park) against the Eastside Sluggers from Cincinnati. The public, as well as area coaches, are invited.
HC Thunder invites the community and families to come to the Highland County Fairgrounds (Wharton Building) on April 9 from 1-7 p.m. The benefit will feature an auction at 3 p.m. with nice items such as a five-day family cabin vacation for six; Dayton Dragons tickets with suite seats and food, drink and parking passes; and more. Early in the day, there will be bingo and kids' activities (face painting, bouncy houses, dunk tank, etc.). There will be food all day and music by the Blue Steel Band after the auction.
For more information on the team or this event, please contact John Goldsberry at (937) 393-2509 or email goldsberry@starband.net.[[In-content Ad]]
The team, made up of boys 15 and under, plays throughout the tri-state and in tournament play on college fields in various states. When Tim Priest of the Blue Steel Band approached them about doing a benefit to help them provide necessary equipment, uniforms and operating expenses for the team in the future, the boys and their parents embraced the idea. They expect a great day for the team and see it as a way to help the community understand the value of SWOL baseball for the community.
The boys are on the Thunder team are primarily from high schools in Highland County. Their coaches wish to add two additional players to the roster, which will be limited to allow for maximum player development and playing time. The team is encouraged to learn and play multiple positions, and most have some pitching ability. This creates a strong, well-rounded team and makes the boys attractive to college recruiters. Coaches John Goldsberry and Jeff Bauer have coached high school baseball for many years, and their strengths are fundamentals and strategy. The season starts on May 21 with a double-header at home (Shaffer Park) against the Eastside Sluggers from Cincinnati. The public, as well as area coaches, are invited.
HC Thunder invites the community and families to come to the Highland County Fairgrounds (Wharton Building) on April 9 from 1-7 p.m. The benefit will feature an auction at 3 p.m. with nice items such as a five-day family cabin vacation for six; Dayton Dragons tickets with suite seats and food, drink and parking passes; and more. Early in the day, there will be bingo and kids' activities (face painting, bouncy houses, dunk tank, etc.). There will be food all day and music by the Blue Steel Band after the auction.
For more information on the team or this event, please contact John Goldsberry at (937) 393-2509 or email goldsberry@starband.net.[[In-content Ad]]