On Thursday, the Lovelock Softball Association ended its regular season. So far, the top four teams are the Swingers, Sandlot Junkies, Thick N Wild and Thunder Ducks. Monday, they finished with make-up games to determine fifth and sixth place. Results were not available at press time.
“This year our biggest challenge had to do with the coronavirus,” said Jared Jensen, the LSA president. “We had teams that are skidding to the end of the season due to players having to quit for various reasons.”
“We as a board appreciate those possibly exposed to Covid staying away until they get the green light,” he said. “Keeping a safe environment out there is why we’re still able to play softball and don’t have to cancel anything.”
On Friday, Aug. 7, the LSA hosts its end of the year tournament, a single-elimination tourney that starts at McDougal field at 6 p.m.
“Our league believes in crowning the champion after the tournament as it gives everyone one last chance to win our league,” said Jensen.
Lovelock sends teams to 48-hour tourney
Thick N Wild, the Swingers and Free Agents competed in the Winnemucca 44-Hour softball tournament this past weekend.
Thick N Wild sent both a men’s and women’s team. The Swingers put together a coed group. Jesse Canchola brought the Free Agents, a men’s team.
“The competition was tough as there were players from Sacramento and Oregon, as well as surrounding areas including Reno,” said Jensen.
The Thick N Wild men went two-for-two. So did the Swingers, Jensen’s team. The games started at midnight and ran through the weekend.
K & T Contracting from Boise won first place for the men. ZFG from Sacramento topped the coeds. The Hoochie Coochies from Sparks led the women.
Jensen thankful to community
“The LSA is grateful to the Recreation Board and the county for making this season possible,” said Jensen. “Road and Highway made the field nicer than it has been in past years.”
During the offseason, Bruce Hudson worked on the lights.
“We appreciate his work because we had no lighting problems,” said Jensen. “We also want to thank our league teams for umping each game. They did an excellent job, and we’ll stick with that plan in the future.”
