Joe Evans, the past Post 280 Youth Baseball Chairman has resigned himself to be the Youth Baseball Chairman for another year.
Joe does desire to retire. If you are able or know of another Legionnairre that is capable of dedicating a few hours during the Spring/Summer (June 1st to September 1st) to be the Post Athletic Chairman, please call the Post at 547-2120.
Joe Evans took our 2016 Senior Youth team to the State Championships where they placed second in state behind a very good team from Danville, Virginia. The 2016 Junior team was runner-up in District Championships and 3rd seed in state. The junior team was the youngest team in play this year.
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American Legion Baseball
Legion baseball, which has been around since 1925, includes current
and just-graduate high school players and breaks them into senior
(ages 17-19) and junior (ages 14-17) divisions. Play in the June-to-August
league is considered a step above high school level. During these
past eight decades, millions of young players have enjoyed playing baseball.
The American Legion and their 2.8 million members have raised millions
of dollars each year for players to learn the importance of teamwork, discipline,
leadership and good sportsmanship. The American Legion sponsors American
Legion Baseball to give players an opportunity to develop their skills,
personal fitness, leadership qualities and to have fun.
American Legion Code of Sportsmanship
I will:
Keep the Rules; Keep Faith with
my teammates; Keep my temper;
Keep myself fit;
Keep a Stout heart in defeat;
Keep my pride under in victory;
Keep a sound soul; A clean mind;
And a Healthy body
