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Congratulations to the Big Sandy Little League on an amazing season! This year boasted more than 50 athletes, ranging from 5-13 in age, playing games throughout the month of June. The baseball players closed their season with a near perfect record of 5 wins and 1 loss. The intermediate coach pitch and the enthusiastic T-ball teams also faced off in games against Fort Benton, Rudyard, and Chester. All players improved and it is thanks to the dedication of their coaches. We would like to thank...
What defines a small town? Population, number of thriving businesses, or school enrollment? Perhaps a driver passing through would only see the superficial aspect: a town with little more than a main street surrounded by agriculture. However, at the Pioneer Little League games and end of season barbecue, they would have been able to see the small town heart that has truly created this team. Despite personal or business worries, people of this community donated financially or with their own...
There is a sweet purity to summer that is the essence of childhood. Synonymous with vacation and warm weather the baseball kids' summer days are filled with practices and games. Feet dangling from the benches, the T-ball kids prepare for the game against Chester. Here are some of their thoughts: Q: If you hit the ball today, what are you going to do? Lucy Yirsa: Do all my bases. Q: How hard do you hit the ball? Kayson Archey: Hard. Over the field. Like 7 (speed). Hudson Baumgarn: 16 (speed). Q:...
June. Mid-afternoon. It's a balmy 83 degrees and the concession stand is prepping for the crowds. The outfield is littered with Tee-ballers and grass clippings. The season is about to begin. Flashback several months to a winter that seems to never want to quit. Nevertheless, the Pioneer Little League committee is meeting to discuss all the details that have to be handled. With little, to no money in a non-existent bank account, the group must rally to re-organize a sport deemed America's "Nation...
