Fred Dresser In previous articles we’ve kept you informed of the history of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA), opening day traditions, and the camaraderie that exists between the players in this league. At this time, we would like to take a moment and recognize those players that achieved fifteen and twenty years of playing…
Fred Dresser The 14 teams that make up the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) opened their 23rd season on Saturday, October 28, at Robson’s Field of Dreams. The day was perfect with a clear blue sky and a light breeze. Opening day is a special day for PCSSA players. The opening ceremonies start with…
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) lost one of their finest in September. Jack Hogan was one of those individuals that played the game of softball like he lived his life. Jack loved the game and always appreciated the other players in the league. You would never hear an unkind word from him;…
In the previous issue of the PebbleCreek Post you learned about the history of the softball league here in PebbleCreek. What you probably didn’t realize was that the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) holds a draft before each season. The draft is held in one of the clubhouse facilities (Eagle’s Nest or Tuscany Falls). Managers and…
Fred Dresser October has arrived and that means cooler temperatures are on the way. For the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA), it also means that the 23rd season is about to begin. But before we get to that, let’s take a trip back in time to how it all began. So, sit back and enjoy…
Fred Dresser What a season! Thirteen teams, 156 players, 468 games. The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) 2016-2017 softball season just concluded their 22nd year of play with Questar Capital capturing both the league championship and tournament championship. Questar out performed 12 other teams on the way to their two championships with an impressive season…
PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association’s first of three sessions for this year came to an anti-climactic end as the undefeated Questar team topped AZ Royal on Saturday, December 10. Questar scored five runs in the last inning to win nine to four. With the growth of the league to 13 teams this year, the Board of…
An absolutely fabulous day it was on October 22 at the PebbleCreek Field of Dreams. After months of preparation recruiting team managers, registering over 175 returning and new players, running multi-week new player evaluations, conducting a draft for thirteen teams, soliciting team and league sponsors, laser-leveling the infield and grooming the outfield, purchasing new equipment…
Dan Rea Set against a dark, threatening, smoke filled sky caused by the Cedar Creek fire which was raging out of control on Father’s Day weekend, aka Grandfather’s Day, and with the uncertainty that this annual Pinetop softball tournament could be canceled on a moment’s notice along with an evacuation alert, our Golden Boys of…
On April 8 over 270 players, spouses, sponsors and friends of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association attended the 2016 annual Awards Banquet and after party dance following a successful season of play. League President Ken Johnson kicked off the event thanking all for their support over the past two years of his term. Ken then…