Play ball! Warrior League a chance for children of all abilities to take the field

LAS CRUCES - Children of all abilities will get the chance to participate in T-ball this fall via the Warrior League.

The league features 80 players with special needs in grades first through sixth and every Sunday, starting Sept. 11, these little warriors will take over Presley Askew Field on the New Mexico State campus for an afternoon of fun and games.

"Every parent deserves to cheer on their child as they round first base or hit a ground ball," a news release stated. "Adaptive equipment and modified rules will allow for a fun experience for all."

The Warrior League's 10 teams will play hour-long T-ball games from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 6, at the college baseball field. Players from the NMSU baseball team will be on the field to guide the teams. The community is invited to come out and watch the games at no charge. The league's players receive a hat and jersey to keep and are not charged for their participation.

"We want to thank our sponsors and NMSU for helping us showcase this league," said local restauranteur Marci Dickerson, who helped organize the Warrior League.

The league began with a draft and media day Sunday, Aug 14.

For information, contact Dickerson at 575-644-0778 or marcidickerson@aol.com.

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