Carlo Gozzi, president of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball, ended his opening day remarks Saturday, April 22, urging players and families to “bring back the ’90s,” a pitch for embracing community and setting aside the disunity often found on social media these days. The season-opening traditions of the organization certainly conjure[Read More…]
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Angels Athletics named Jr. NBA Program of the Year
Girls in the Angels Athletics program, which recently was named the Program of the Year by Jr. NBA. (Provided photo) A girls basketball program in Flossmoor has been named the 2021 Jr. NBA Program of the Year Powered by Under Armor. Angels Athletics received recognition from the official youth basketball[Read More…]
Homewood youth baseball team member tests positive for COVID-19
A Ripken-B team has been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a statement issued the same day by Homewood Baseball and Softball League officials. “Members of the team, and those who have been in close contact with them, should[Read More…]
Youth baseball organizations wrestle with pandemic challenges
Youth baseball organizations are struggling to make a go of a 2020 season hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Homewood Baseball and Softball (HBBSB) is preparing for a late start to its regular season. Flossmoor Baseball and Softball (FBBSB) has canceled all activities until further notice. In mid-May, FBBSB announced that[Read More…]
Dozens of skaters involved in the H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program
The H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program involved more than 100 skaters ages 5 through 14 last season in hockey training and competitions. The organization’s supporters are hosting a golf outing to support the program and enhancements at the H-F Ice Arena.
Local kids can compete at MLB Junior Home Run Derby
Flossmoor Baseball and Softball will host a free Major League Baseball Junior Home Run Derby for local youth at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Flossmoor Park, 2525 Flossmoor Road. The competition, sponsored by Major League Baseball, is a way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting talents, with[Read More…]
Registration open for Homewood and Flossmoor youth baseball and softball leagues
The first pitch of opening day is still a few months away, but youth baseball organizations and players are already gearing up for the season to start with registrations and winter workouts. Homewood Baseball and Softball hosts 10 or more divisions of baseball, softball or T-ball play. The organization is[Read More…]