Tom Gunther Wow, can you believe the weather we’ve been having since late February? Beautiful sunshine and warmer weather, which just promotes the popular phenomenon known as Spring Fever. We all know that at the beginning of spring, everyone looks forward to prepping their grill and priming it for a fantastic and delicious grilling experience.…
Tag: Softball
April 2024, Front Page
RR Softball Presents the First Golf Cart Rodeo
Rosemary Myers-Neagli I had heard a rumor that RR softball player Johnny Bletcher was spearheading a new fundraising venture using golf carts on the softball field. I just had to check it out! A participant explained the experience to me: “I’m sitting blindfolded as the golf cart driver, and my wife is the navigator. I…
Sports, December 2023
A Letter of Thanks for Pink
Dee Wallace and Danna Winiesdorffer It has been an honor and a privilege for us to lead the charge this year to raise money for Women Rock, Inc. It was an incredible journey, and we had amazing support. First, we would like to thank our sponsors: ulrich Medical, PGA Tour Superstore, Yvonne Callahan/ERA Myers &…
Front Page, December 2023
RR Softball Ends 2023 with ‘Underdogs’ and ‘Firsts’
Rosemary Myers-Neagli Several sports betting outlets (sportsgamblingpodcast.com) have declared 2023 as the “Year of the Underdogs.” We witnessed the earliest exit ever for the four-time U.S. Women’s Soccer champions and the first time a European nation (8th ranked Spain) won the Women’s World Cup title since 2007. Our own Texas Rangers earned a playoff “wild card”…
Front Page, June 2023
‘We Are the Champions’ of Texas
Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli Seasoned softball player Johnny Blecher described the 2023 Texas State Softball Championships held in Grapevine, Texas, during the first week of May as “not just magical, but also epic.” During the past seven years, RR has fielded one or two tournament teams who travel to compete in both state and out-of-state softball…
Sports, April 2023
Are Softball Pitchers ‘Artists’?
Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli When people watch softball or baseball, they cheer about well-placed hits and fielding successes, but few think about the strategies or techniques a pitcher uses to throw the ball. But an experienced pitcher can frustrate players with throws that get batters grounding out or popping out consistently. This spring our RR softball…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Batter Up … Let’s Play Ball
Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli When the 2023 RRSA Board sent out an email to “dust off your spikes, oil your gloves, and shine up your bats,” softballers know that the spring season is soon to begin. As our Texas RR community grows, so does the opportunity to meet your neighbors in a fun, active, and social…
Front Page, December 2022
Another RR Softball Season Is in the Books!
Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli Much-needed North Texas rain forced a postponement of the RR Softball Fall Championships, which were held on Sunday, Oct. 30. The “calm after the storm” made for a perfect afternoon of softball. Spectators crowded both sides of the field, not only to cheer for their favorite player and/or team, but to enjoy…
Sports, November 2022
The Story of RR Softball’s ‘Field of Dreams’
Rosemary “Killer” Myers-Neagli Ten years ago, the first pitch was thrown on the newly constructed RR community softball field, and today that venue has only gotten better. Before I was asked to write a short article, I had never given a moment’s thought about a softball field. Funny how we accept these facilities as just…
Sports, October 2022
The Unsung Heroes in Robson Ranch Softball
Rosemary Myers-Neagli This year the co-ed softball players assigned to the Home Tint team informally elected my husband Tom Neagli as the team manager. As I cheer and watch not only Tom, but all the team managers perform during softball games, two things struck me: that this group of leaders has many similar characteristics and…