Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) spring season ended on Saturday, June 1, just as the temperature started to climb towards the triple digits. The season started on April 9 as five teams played nineteen games. For many of the players, these games were in addition to the thirty-nine games that they played…
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Sports, May 2019
Take me out to the ball game
Fred Dresser The following was supplied by Dawn Hangen, PCSSA Director of Player Personnel and soon to be Vice President of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association. Dawn, thank you for all your hard work and we’re sure you will make a great VP. Approximately 70 PCSSA members, along with spouses, family and friends attended a…
Sports, February 2019
PCSSA prepares for mid winter season
On Saturday, December 29 a group of PebbleCreek Senior Softball (PCSSA) players gathered at the field to prepare the field for the resumption of play on January 5, 2019. After almost a two-week hiatus, the players and the field are ready to get back into shape to resume play. Contrary to popular belief, our Field…
Sports, January 2019
PCSSA holds outfielder clinic
Fred Dresser Arizona Public Services (APS) recently held a Fundamentals Clinic for outfielders and infielders in November for PCSSA Players. According to the infielders, outfielders sit in a recliner soaking up the sun and wait for the ball to show up while infielders must possess cat-like moves to snare line drives and hot ground balls.…
Sports, December 2018
PCSSA 24th season underway
Fred Dresser Opening Day for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) was October 20. What a beautiful day for an opening day as 168 players, family members and friends gathered under a clear blue sky for the opening ceremonies. Opening day is a special day for PCSSA players. The opening ceremonies start with an introduction…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
PCSSA prepares for the 24th season
Fred Dresser The previous article provided you with some of the many items that the PCSSA must accomplish prior to their opening day on Saturday, October 20. Number one on the list is field preparation. A lot of work is required to prepare the field for the upcoming season. Fresh dirt is brought in to…
Sports, November 2018
PCSSA player scores an ace
Fred Dresser History was made on September 14, on the 8th hole of TF Falls Golf Course as PebbleCreek Senior Softball player Craig Hauger looked over the weapons in his golf bag and carefully selected an eight iron to record a hole-in-one. Congratulations, Craig!
Sports, October 2018
PCSSA prepares for the 24th season
Fred Dresser September is now in the rear-view mirror, as, by the time you read this, the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) has started to prepare the field for the upcoming season that will open on Saturday, October 20. September was a busy month for the PCSSA as the field needs to be completely redone…
Sports, October 2018
PCSSA players enjoy a ROMEO lunch
Fred Dresser Once a week a group of the PCSSA players gather for a ROMEO lunch. The number of players attending on a weekly basis changes from week to week. The talk, of course, ranges from softball to the Diamondbacks and the Cardinals as well as fantasy football. By now you’re probably wondering what a…
July 2018, Sports
PCSSA news – the heat is on
Fred Dresser That’s right, sports fans. The heat is on as the six teams that make up the PCSSA spring softball season do battle as the temperatures start their rise to the triple digits. By the time you read this, the season will be over and these brave but foolhardy souls will cool down as…