JV & Varsity Field Improvements!

A little cold weather couldn’t slow down improvements at the softball fields in early December.  Mike and Bret from American Fence Company braved the cold weather to install backstops for the new pitching lanes at the Varsity Softball Field.  In addition, a backstop net extension was installed behind the varsity field home plate to keep more foul balls out of the street next spring.  In addition, the netting behind home plate on the junior varsity field was tightened.  A special thank you to Jim Ramos, owner of American Fence Company, for the donation of all the fencing materials and the labor to install them.  Jim also generously donated the extension posts and hardware at the varsity field backstop.

Batting Cage Update

Just in time to work off some Thanksgiving over indulgence, Jon Steinhauer, Bob Sonnenburg (grandfather of Abby and Kimmy Steinhauer), Eric Swiggum, Tim Post, and Kurt Adler worked to install the steel frame of the new batting cage located north of the varsity field.  Thank you to Tim Post Services for providing the use of a skid steer for the installation of the posts.  Those familiar with the original batting cage layout will notice the foot print has been enlarged.  Thanks to Derek Dahlk and Finks Excavating the area was doubled in size.  This increased area will provide opportunities for players to complete additional batting practice work off of tees.