Altamont fast-pitch softball team wins tournament
A fast-pitch softball team featuring several local players won the Teutopolis Invitational on July 16. Altamont Home Center was 4-1 in the tournament, winning the championship game against Teutopolis KC's, 10-0.
Anthony Grobengieser was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, after hitting two home runs and having several other hits, and Jarred Simmons was named the Most Valuable Pitcher, after going 3-1 and pitching the championship game.
Following the tournament, Altamont's record moved to 21-12, and The Home Center returns to action on Friday at the ASA Wooden Bat Tournament in Vandalia at 7 p.m.
The team is pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: coach Clint Reardon, Adam Grobengieser, Jason Ruholl, Ryan Beccue, Jarred Simmons, Mary Guse (bat girl) and Connor Simmons (bat boy). In back are: Justin Roedl, Greg Corder, Colton Booher, Brian Suckow, Kenon Suckow, Chris Guse, Anthony Grobengieser and Jaton McMechan. Not pictured are: Andrew Beesley, Kenny Koenig, Bryan Hobbie, Alec Braasch and Jason Byers.
