9 teams from 8 electric cooperatives gathered for the Home Runs for Heroes softball tournament held September 24 at Brewton YMCA Sports Park in Brewton, Alabama. Southern Pine Electric Cooperative hosted.
The tournament, held in memory of Southern Pine Electric Cooperative lineman Chad Morris, raised $20,000 for the Fallen Linemen Organization.
The organization is a 501(c)3 supporting families of fallen lineworkers and working to build a national memorial to honor all lineworkers.
GCEC’s Line Drivers softball team, including player Reis Nelson, pictured, helped the tournament raise $20,000 for the Fallen Lineman Organization.
Roy and Angie Morris cheer on Team Line Drivers. Angie is secretary for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative.
Pitcher Brett Satterfield tosses a ball toward home plate as Issac Madrid readies for action.
Members of Team Line Drivers are, from left, Ross Graham, Austin Green, Grant Hathaway, Issac Madrid, Chad Creamer, Brett Satterfield, Josh Pitts, Lindsay Peak, Jay Shiver, Mindy Maddox, Rebecca Smith, Megan Whitfield, Reis Nelson, Gayla Burge, Jason Curry and Samantha Suber.
Jason Curry gets ready for a pitch as other participants look on. Team Line Drivers finished second in the fundraising tournament, losing to Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in the championship game.
