Men's modified softball is back in town after a few year’s hiatus, thanks in part to Travis L’Hereux, who used the 2019-20, men's hockey league model to jump-start the program.
They had a sign-up which yielded enough players for four teams, a draft was held and league action began on Monday, June 8. It was good to see so many guys back in action, some who are definitely "veterans" and others just getting started.
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