Jack Hooper Day, Home Run Derby Dampened By Rain But Not Deterred
It seems to have become tradition that the weekend of Turtle Wing Foundation’s Jack Hooper Day at the Ball Park & Home Run Derby will be dampened by rain, and usually a lot of it. It has been rained on more than not over the last ten years. Still, supporters gathered and made the best of it with the protection of Wolters Park Pavilion. It poured rain right up until the 5K started, when the weather lightened up for those tough enough to show up and participate.
The winners were: Fastest Adult Male - Matthew Divin, Fastest Adult Female - Keely Brower, and Fastest Youth - Alton Herzik. By the time the opening ceremonies started, the sky had cleared and all other festivities continued with the exception of the MLB Jr. Home Run Derby. One event that has occurred annually since the first annual event is the Turtle Races. The lucky “owner” of this year’s winner was Rilee Kusy.
The newest event that has become popular with attendees is the Corn Hole Tournament. This year’s winning team was Miles and Richard Marburger. The MLB Jr. Home Run Derby will still be held, but has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 10 at the Jack Hooper Field at the Schulenburg Sports Complex. Participants already registered will remain signed up. Others interested in participating may go to https://jrhrd2021.leagueapps.com/events/2015167.
Full details can be found on Turtle Wing’s website. Boys and girls 14 and younger are encouraged to sign-up.
Turtle Wing has been providing Early Intervention, Supplemental Services and Community Education and Advocacy programming to children and families from Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca and surrounding counties with academic, social-emotional, behavioral or developmental needs since 2012. Their mission is “helping children with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential.” Last year over 300 children
Last year over 300 children received direct services with thousands more benefiting indirectly through education and advocacy work. To learn more about Turtle Wing Foundation visit www.turtlewingfoundation.org or contact managing director, Susie Shank, at (979) 505-5090.