Speedster Kelly Anderson of the First Response Roofing team rounds second on the way to his third triple of the season.
Larry Wolfe
Our Fall Softball Season schedule of games was shortened due to the unusual amount of November rainfall. We lost a dozen games and several practice sessions due to the downpours and the resulting unplayable field. At the press deadline for this issue of the Splash, we had close pennant races in both divisions. In the Lakes Division, the Young Home Team Realtors held a slim, one-game lead over the A-1 Golf Carts squad and the First Response Roofers. In the Sun Division, Camp Hilby was one game ahead of both the Redeemed Team and Spooner PT.
Jay Yoakum led the Lakes Division in both home runs (5) and average (.877). Other top hitters were Rene Vallieres (.776), Bill Jacobson (.769), Doug Warwick (.760), and Dan Malachuk (.750).
Gino Fiasche led the Sun Division with 15 long balls. George Siegele had 12 homers, while Dong Long had 10. George also led that circuit in average (.818). Rounding out the top five were Jon Hendrikse (.804), Barron Liebert (.810), Brian Denham (.778), and Don Long (.761).
Up-to-date standings and stats for both divisions can be found on the Stats page of our website www.sunlakessoftball.com. Our Fall Season ran through Dec. 19. Following a break for the holidays, our Winter Season opens on Jan. 6.
Thanks to Dean and Lorie LaPlant, owners of DC Steakhouse in downtown Chandler, for renewing their advertising banner at the Field of Dreams. They’ve been advertising at the field since 2013. We also welcome two new advertisers this month: Serene Solutions has been providing compassionate counseling and medication management to people dealing with a variety of mental health issues since 2017. Summit Wellness offers health and wellness coaching and personal fitness training. Learn more about these three supporters and all our other sponsors on the Sponsors page of our website.