Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Charger softball team takes pride in its home field


The Charger softball team took matters into their own hands when it came to sprucing up their home field. Work on the dugout was no easy task in the chilly weather, but with hot drinks in hand the team came together to make it happen. Freshman, Emily Pillivant, and, Junior, Kate Hoop worked to paint the sides of the visitor dugout while, sophomores, Mary Depner and Kelsie Prendel teamed up with, Senior, Jenifer Berlet to cover the back side of the dugout giving it a  revived Charger blue color scheme.


Landscape was another story for the team’s project. Coach Joe Abraham took the important task of leveling out the infield to prevent any pits or hills in the dirt. Flat dirt will surely be appreciated by the infielders; the smoother surface will lessen the chances of bad hops during play. On the outskirts of the field the team joined forces to remove a stubborn shrubbery. Later, heavy machinery was brought in to finish the job.



















The end product was certainly an improvement. With the bench back in its rightful place and some finishing touches completed, the softball field is in much better shape than before. In their upcoming season this spring, the Charger softball team will take the field with pride.














words by Genna Hilgenbrink
                                                                                                                photos by Erin Porter