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Softball Player Profile: John Castro

Larry Wolfe John Castro was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, but grew up in Chicago after his family moved there when he was just three years old. John graduated from Lane Tech High on the north side of Chicago where he was on the Indians baseball team. He also played Connie Mack baseball as a…

Niners September Golf Results

Jim Wegman, Publicity The mornings are getting cooler; the sun rises later and sets earlier. These are sure signs that our golf course overseed program has begun. Superintendent Ross Buckendahl and his crew are preparing to dig in and change the courses to winter grass. And in a few weeks, we will begin to see…

Fall softball is here

Pitcher Ron Pennington lets loose of a pitch as shortstop Doug Friesen looks on at the Field of Dreams. (Courtesy of Perfect Pitch Photos)

Larry Wolfe The season openers for our fall Senior Softball season took place on Oct. 29 at the Field of Dreams. We have two divisions with four teams in each division. We welcome a new team sponsor this year, Spooner Physical Therapy. Our seven returning team sponsors are A-1 Golf Carts, Brenden Financial Planning, Core Photography,…

Lady Niners gear up for first day of play

Lorri Morgan, Publicity The Cottonwood Lady Niners are gearing up for a brand-new season of fun and games, golf, of course, but other stuff too! November 7 will be our first day of play, and we will be welcoming back all current members and especially new ladies. Membership applications will have been mailed out to all…

Super September for PVLGA

Liz DeMichael The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) had a great time playing golf in September, made sweeter by friends, weather, and the fun games we played. Check it out… 9/03. Pro’s Choice. Only nine holes counted toward the final score in the Pro’s Choice tournament. But the nine holes were selected by the…

CWMGA playday results

Buddy Meola The Ace of Aces qualifier was held on Sept. 7. The low gross and low net scores for each flight qualify for the yearly Ace of Aces Tournament. First Flight Low Gross – Larry Frink, First Flight Low Net – Martin Oerter, Second Flight Low Gross – Mark Lynne, Second Flight Low Net –…