When Columbus County’s Dixie Youth Softball teams went to Louisiana recently, they had some help from a heavy hitter in state youth sports.
The Columbus County Dixie Softball Board was awarded a $5,000 travel grant from the N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. The grant was awarded to help with travel and motel expenses for the recent softball World Series trip to Ruston, La. The local board was informed of the award by a letter of congratulations from Justin Burr, Executive Director of the Commission.
“We greatly appreciate the grant that was provided to us,” said Jennifer Bowen of the Softball Association. “I called them and discussed the tournament information and they got right to work and quickly informed us that we had received it. We are beyond grateful.”
Bowen also thanked all the local supporters and donors who helped the teams make the trip to Louisiana.
The grant paid off, as the Central Columbus Angels defeated South Carolina 5-3 for the World Series title.
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