VC Girls Softball League celebrates opening day

A beautiful Saturday morning provided the backdrop for the Valley Center Girls Softball League’s (VCGSL) opening day ceremonies at Cole Grade Park this weekend.
Opening day coordinator Evie Larrabee welcomed the girls and their families to start the season off. Miss Valley Center, Kelsey Schwartz, sang the National Anthem. Each team was introduced as the girls and their coaches walked the field to a cheering crowd.
VCGSL president Jeff Martineau thanked those in attendance for their support of the league. Special thanks was given to the Valley Center Optimist Club for donating all of the food for the opening day barbecue and for cooking during the festivities.
Longtime league supporters Bob and Pat Tousley were thanked once again for their generous donation to the league’s pitching and catching lessons. Former softball board members Tirso and Dianna Ruiz were honored for their service and dedication to the league for so many years. VCGSL board members were introduced to the crowd, including, vice president Ginny Davis, secretary Brenda Barnard, treasurer Kelly Johnson and player agent Susan Davis.
Ashley Kraning threw out the first pitch of the 2011 season, an honor she received for winning the Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition at Petco Park last year, and for being a part of softball in Valley Center for the last two years.
The ceremony continued with a skills competition for each age division and a 12U exhibition game.
Softball games will be played at both Scibilia Field and Cole Grade Field for the remainder of the 2011 season. To find out more or to check the game schedule, log onto the Valley Center Girls Softball website at www.vcgsl.org/
Come watch a softball game and cheer on the girls!