A weekend of wiffle ball in Princeton turned into a major boost for local students.
Denis Hodge, who established the Jake Hodge Foundation in 2008 in memory of his 12-year-old son, says this year’s tournament was “an overwhelming success,” raising more than $41,000 for its scholarship program.
He says the tournament drew strong crowds and made for a great weekend.
click to download audioHodge says either fourteen or sixteen teams took part, with more already asking about playing next year.
He says the Fredonia team won the American League championship.
click to download audioThe Farmers Bank of Marion team won the National League.
click to download audioThe tournament is held to raise money to support scholarships for students in Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, Caldwell, and Trigg counties.
click to download audioAccording to Hodge, scholarships are available for other students who have supported the tournament.
click to download audioHe says they are already looking forward to next year’s tournament.
click to download audioHodge says next year’s tournament is set for August 6th and 7th.
The annual tournament is held at 1301 South Jefferson Street in Princeton.
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