Fred Dresser After what seemed an eternity for softball players, the Robson Field of Dreams reopened in April. Practices took place two days a week (Monday and Wednesday.) Practice times were 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Each practice was limited to one hour, to allow the field and equipment to be properly prepared. The maximum…
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Sports, July 2020
Field of Dreams Gets Refreshed
Fred Dresser The Robson Field of Dreams, after being closed due to the coronavirus, got refreshed this past month. We have a new warm-up area, made possible by monetary and physical contributions from PCSSA players. Our thanks to Jan Hangen in helping to bring this warm-up area to fruition. Thirty-two tons of new gravel was spread…
Sports, June 2020
All Quiet at the Ballpark
Fred Dresser Needless to say, the ballpark is quiet as the coronavirus shut it down in March. The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) shut their season down with six games left to play. With the season being cancelled, the players are looking forward to the 2020-21 season that will begin in October. This past season marked…
Sports, May 2020
PCSSA Gets Thrown a Curve
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) was thrown a curve ball by the coronavirus as the 25th season came to an abrupt end. The season marked a milestone that started back in 1995 with just two teams and grew to fifteen teams this year. This season was special to many of the players that…
Sports, April 2020
PCSSA Supports Arizona Vision Walk
Fred Dresser On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, numerous PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) players participated in the annual Arizona Vision Walk sponsored by Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB). For those of you not familiar with this organization, FFB was established in 1971 by Gordon Gund, American businessman and professional sports owner, who became blind in 1970,…
Sports, March 2020
PCSSA Mid-Season Cookout
Fred Dresser It’s hard to believe that the 25th year of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) is halfway over. On Saturday, January 18, these finely tuned athletes and their families enjoyed exquisite tube steak prepared by executive chefs, as well as liquid refreshments and low-calorie desserts. It’s been a great season as many of the…
Sports, March 2020
PCSSA Players Attend Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp
Chris Raptoplous As the Valley and Goodyear prepare for spring training, a few of our boys from PCSSA went to Lakeland, Florida to join the Detroit Tigers for their annual Spring Training Fantasy Camp. The men had an opportunity to interact with current and retired Tigers for a week. There were 150 campers, creating ten teams…
Sports, February 2020
PCSSA Concludes It’s First Session of Its 25th Season
Fred Dresser It’s hard to believe that another year is in the books and what a year it was. The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) opened their twenty-fifth year of play on Oct. 19, 2019, with a schedule of forty-two games to be played during the season. A season of softball is broken down into…
Sports, January 2021
PCSSA Recognizes Bobby Quarantino
Fred Dresser The PCSSA had its humble beginning at Old Litchfield Park, then moved to the “rock pile,” ending at our current Field of Dreams. It could not have happened if not for 21 players who had a vision of what could be. Of the 21 original players, only one, Bob Quarantino (or Bobby Q as he…
Generals, December 2019
PCSSA celebrates 25th year opening day
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) celebrated their twenty-fifth year of play on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Players, friends, families, and neighbors viewed opening day celebrations that included the presentation of the colors by the Naval Sea Cadets, the playing of the National Anthem by members of the PCSSA, recognition of the men…