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Pirates enjoy summer slugfest

Braden River High held its third annual softball and baseball summer camp July 13 through July 16.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 9:12 a.m. July 21, 2015
  • East County
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Braden River High held its third annual softball and baseball summer camp July 13 through July 16. 

With the help of Pirates players and coaches, boys and girls, ranging in age from 5 to 12, spent the week working on basic fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, base running and more, to aid in their development. 

Participants concluded their camp experience with a fun-filled water day July 16. 

Eight-year-old Grace Shaw throws a pitch during a fielding drill.
Eight-year-old Grace Shaw throws a pitch during a fielding drill.
Madyson Hiser, 12, practices her fielding.
Madyson Hiser, 12, practices her fielding.
Nine-year-old Kylie Huffman enjoyed participating in this year’s camp.
Nine-year-old Kylie Huffman enjoyed participating in this year’s camp.
Twelve-year-old Amber Nordland enjoyed the different drills.
Twelve-year-old Amber Nordland enjoyed the different drills.
Four-year-old Lane Spivey makes contact during Braden River’s baseball camp.
Four-year-old Lane Spivey makes contact during Braden River’s baseball camp.
Seven-year-old Aubrey Barak keeps her eye on the pitcher as she leads off from first base.
Seven-year-old Aubrey Barak keeps her eye on the pitcher as she leads off from first base.
Ten-year-old Ava Barak receives some base stealing advice from Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling.
Ten-year-old Ava Barak receives some base stealing advice from Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling.
Ten-year-old Campbell Gilray is a pitcher and first baseman for Buffalo Creek Little League.
Ten-year-old Campbell Gilray is a pitcher and first baseman for Buffalo Creek Little League.
Rowlett Elementary fourth-grader Matthew Novarro pitches for Cal Ripken Baseball at Heritage Harbour.
Rowlett Elementary fourth-grader Matthew Novarro pitches for Cal Ripken Baseball at Heritage Harbour.
Six-year-old Chase Snelson catches a pop up during a fielding drill.
Six-year-old Chase Snelson catches a pop up during a fielding drill.
Braden River baseball coach Craig Page spent time providing his campers with individual instruction.
Braden River baseball coach Craig Page spent time providing his campers with individual instruction.
Six-year-old Matthew Vanderzee retrieves a ground ball during a fielding drill.
Six-year-old Matthew Vanderzee retrieves a ground ball during a fielding drill.

 

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