First United Methodist Church:

. . . has a long history of fielding a softball team in the Bad Axe Interfaith League, as evidenced by:

. . . the 1979 vintage League Champions!

Team Members included:

(First Row, from left to right) Bill Piotter, Brian Cubitt, Kelly Murdock, Ron Piotter, Andy Murdock. (Middle Row) Elwin Cubitt, Chuck Mantey, Michelle Cubitt, Roger Bonnema, Mel McCracken, Robin Zurek, Gene Cubitt, Jim Parks, (Top Row) Tom Laity, Dale Cubitt, Brian Rosenthal, John Piotter, Duane Cubitt.

Currently, our church:

. . . continues to have an entry in the Bad Axe Area Coed Interfaith Softball League.

The season lasts from May to mid-Summer.

For more information:

call Bill Piotter at: 1-(989) 269-7671

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Images from the Summer of 2008 Softball Season!
Special thanks to Jennifer Sroka for the pictures.

Team Members Pose For A Pre-Game Picture:

(First Row, from left to right) 2B, Katie Volmering; SS, Katie Piotter; (Middle Row) CF, Macy McCracken; C, Tammy Piotter; 1B & Mgr., Bill Piotter; RF, Andy Murdock; (Top Row) LF, Trent Ross; P, Matt Schmitt; 3B, Frank Gorkowski; Not Pictured, Joe Schmitt.

Before the game, players assemble:

. . . for a pre-game prayer.

Then, it's "Play Ball!"

Frank Gorkowski prepares for a mighty swing!

Matt Schmitt:

. . . gives his best pitch.

Joe Schmitt

. . . prepares to give the ball a long ride!

Katie and Katie:

. . . combine on a force out.

Andy Murdock:

. . . connects for a base hit.

Trent Ross:

. . . looks to leg out a base hit!

Macy McCracken:

. . . smashes a base hit.

Tammy Piotter:

. . . attempts to drive the ball past the Third baseman.

Bill Piotter:

. . . shows his homerun form.

The team is always looking for additional talent--could this activity be for you!
Give Bill a call!