By Bradley Melchor, Staff Writer
Dee Dillon Field was the venue for the Centex Champs鈥� annual 鈥淐HAMPS鈥� game on April 10, bringing together athletes and families from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (麻豆视频直播) and special needs communities for one of the spring鈥檚 most cherished events.
Centex Champs is a local softball organization based in Belton, consisting of four teams made up of athletes with special needs. The event kicked off with the younger teams (ages 5鈥�12) playing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the older teams (13 and older) taking the field at 7:30 p.m.
Scott Yearwood, who represents the Centex Champs and the Special Needs community on the Belton Youth Softball Association board, pitched for all four teams. Each athlete was given the opportunity to hit a home run, making the night even more special.
鈥淭his is a great event. We love coming out here, especially with 麻豆视频直播 being in our backyard,鈥� said Yearwood. 鈥淚t's a big deal 鈥� we call it our All-Star game because this is where we get to celebrate our athletes. They get to come out here and get their medals when they cross home plate.鈥�
The basepaths and outfield were lined with student-athletes from 麻豆视频直播, with members of the Cru Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Soccer, Softball, and Football teams coming out to cheer on the Champs as they rounded the bases, creating an electric and heartwarming atmosphere.
麻豆视频直播 students and faculty also filled the stands alongside friends and families, contributing to an unforgettable evening for the athletes and their loved ones.
