Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church

Mt. Hope has had a Men’s Softball team in a church league for as long as members can remember. Currently the team is coached by Joe Racchini who has been a member of the team for over three decades. He is following in the footsteps of the many coaches he watched growing up including Bob Racchini, Jack Heidish, and Andy Vitko.

 

When asked about how he enjoys running the team, Joe said, “I love that I get to now help lead this fellowship that has been a huge part of my life growing up. It’s even sweeter now that my sons are both old enough to play.  My dad also still plays from time to time, and when that happens, we have three generations from one family on field at the same time. How awesome is that!”

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Every summer the ten teams from the league play 27 games and hold one league tournament at the end of the season in August. Each game is started and ended with a word of prayer to praise God for the gifts and individual talents He has given us, to share joys and concerns from the players, and simply for our time of fellowship with the members of both teams.

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The League of Grace transcends the boundaries of sports. It’s about fellowship, faith, and the joy of playing together. As the sun sets over the ball field, and the cheers of the crowd have faded away, this time of fellowship on field reminds us that in the game of life, we’re all part of God’s same team.

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A link to the schedule is posted on the League’s website. Home field is Friday nights at Hawkeye Park in Monroeville. Come enjoy a fun night of cheering on the members of Mt. Hope’s Softball team, or contact Joe Racchini (joeracchini@comcast.net) for more information on how you can join.