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Introducing
the Cheyenne River Youth Little League
7/25/2005
The first game of the season was on July 19, 2005.
Parents and spectators lined up to watch the kids
play softball. The Cheyenne River Youth Little
League held a skills camp first; the youth were
taught softball fundamentals and we had enough
players for three teams. The youth did drills that
consisted of catching fly balls, fast balls and
ground balls. Then they learned how to throw short
and long distances. They practiced throwing into
a large water bucket to straiten out their aim.
They also did batting rounds and were taught how
to stand, watch the ball and hit grounders and
pop flies. During this Skills camp, the coaches
separated the players into teams to even out the
older kids and the younger kids. The ages vary
from first grade to eighth grade.
The youth who missed the skills camp and who showed
up to play on game day were placed on Team 4 which
completed the amount of teams expected. Any youth
interested in playing will not be turned away.
There is always room for more.
Team 1 consists of a roster of ten players. This
team currently does not have a sponsor and is coached
by Lynn Burnette Jr., Cheyenne River Youth Coordinator,
assisted by Jonni Hurtel. Players are Jacob LaPlante,
Lachelle Eagle Chasing, Brett Fischer, Alissa Neigel,
Hayden Neigel, Kastyn Carter, Trevor Laurenz, Cassy
Ducheneaux, Tate Widow and KayDee Lawrence. There
record is 1-1. On July 19, they lost to The Telephone
Authority Bombers and on July 21, they beat Cheyenne
River. “You have to be a lover of kids to
be able to have the patience to work with kids;
I am excited to see the smiles on the kids and
the look of determination.” stated Jonni
Hurtel after their first victory.
Team 2 consists of a roster of eleven players.
This team “The Bombers” is sponsored
by the Cheyenne River Telephone Authority. The
coach of the Bombers is Clement White Dog Jr. and
assisted by Jessica Kennedy. The players are East
Lee, Cassidy Hollow Horn, Brexton Traversie, Shilo
Ware, Rockilynn Afraid of Hawk, Nate Widow, Tucker
Garreau, Andrew Bad Warrior, Crissy Ducheneaux,
Erynn Ducheneaux and Tyrell Garreau Jr. The Bombers
hold an undefeated record of 2-0. The first game
on the 19, they beat the Braves and the second
game they beat the Hot Shots. Coach White Dog said, “It’s
all in the fundamentals, even adults who play by
the fundamentals don’t make errors, teach
them young and it will stay with them when they
are older.”
Team three, the Hot Shots is coached by Rock LeBeau
and assisted by Donnelle Cadotte. The roster has
ten players; Brianna Pearman, Austin Meeter, Alex
Meeter, Jordan LeBeau, Zachary Cadotte, Xavier
Norris, Sidney LeBeau, Wyatt, Michael and Creighton.
The Hot Shots record is 0-2. They were defeated
by Cheyenne River and The Braves. “The Kids
are developing very well and expected to win the
season on a positive note,” states, Rock
LeBeau, Hot Shots head coach.
Team four, Cheyenne River, consists of ten players
and is currently not sponsored. Cheyenne River
is coached by Jimmi Norris and assisted by Ed Norris.
The players are J’Den Shaving, Chase Lawrence,
Jeffery Shaving, Nevada Lawrence, Gabbi Norris,
Alexa Norris, Stormy Walters, Jo’L Pretends
Eagle, Jamilla Franzen and Chad Morgan. The record
for Cheyenne River is 1-1. The beat the Hot Shots
in game 1 and lost to The Braves in game 2. “Working
with these kids takes leadership and they are fun
to watch. The smiles on their faces, the laughs
from the crowd and the cheers from the parents,
make the league a success.” Stated Norris.
The youth league plays Tuesday and Thursday evenings
at 6 and 7 p.m. If you would like to support the
youth in any way or have a child who would like
to join, contact Lynn Burnette Jr. or Jessica Kennedy
at 365-7106. Special appreciation is sent to J.D.
Williams for the donations from the Telephone Authority
and to Francis Zacher, State Bank for the equipment
donations. We really needed the bases and other
equipment and we are putting it to full use. So
bring your seeds and snacks and come and watch
the youth play!
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