Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Jr. Pro Softball League launched its inaugural season this past week. Their season will run from mid-April through the end of May with a season-ending tournament held the first weekend in June.

Mackenzie Pendley up at the plate.

The league features three teams comprised of players between 9 and 12 years old: the Hilltoppers, the Cardinals, and the Crimson Tide. The Hilltoppers are coached by Jesse Miller, the Cardinals are coached by Angie Easley, and the Crimson Tide are coached by Kyle Newcom.

Players from the Crimson Tide and Cardinals display great sportsmanship after their game.

The league will play their games at the Charles Black City Park on Mondays and Thursdays, weather permitting. Some games will be played at the Rochester Ballpark. Most game nights will feature a double-header.

Madison Clark, Hilltoppers, delivers the pitch.

Isabella Embry on the mound for the Crimson Tide.

Below are listed the remaining games in the season.

April:

23rd:  Hilltoppers vs. Crimson Tide; Cardinals vs. Hilltoppers

26th:  Cardinals vs. Crimson Tide; Crimson Tide vs. Hilltoppers

30th:  Cardinals vs. Hilltoppers; Crimson Tide vs. Cardinals

May:

3rd:  Hilltoppers vs. Cardinals; Crimson Tide vs. Hilltoppers

7th:  Cardinals vs. Crimson Tide; Hilltoppers vs. Cardinals

10th:  Hilltoppers vs. Cardinals

14th:  Crimson Tide vs. Cardinals

17th:  Crimson Tide vs. Hilltoppers

21st:  Hilltoppers vs. Crimson Tide; Cardinals vs. Hilltoppers

24th:  Crimson Tide vs. Cardinals; Hilltoppers vs. Crimson Tide

June 1st: Season-ending Tournament held at BCHS Softball Field