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Pine River Youth Baseball\u2019s Jackson Queen (42) side-arms a delivery versus Cortez-based Southwest Colorado Youth Baseball in this archived photo. Joel Priest\/Special to The Journal<\/span>du1-i-syn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

With school winding down for the year, that only means that the youth baseball and softball leagues head into their prime part of the season. The pinging sound of bat on ball and the smiles on the faces of area youngsters have been woven into the fabric of the community.<\/p>\n

For all the interest in the sport, however, the area\u2019s youth teams would not be in the position to provide such a vital opportunity for kids in T-ball all the way up to high school without the commitment put forth by the area\u2019s sponsors. In order to recognize their contributions, the Southwest Colorado Youth Baseball and Softball organization allocated Saturday, May 20, as Sponsorship Appreciation Day.<\/p>\n

Hosted at the softball complex on County Road G 2 in Cortez, the Sponsorship Appreciation Day made a full celebration for the organization\u2019s more than 40 sponsors, including a day full of skills competitions for the kids, as well as recognition of all the teams and their sponsors.<\/p>\n

Included in the community involvement for the T-ball squads, Four Corners Foot and Ankle, Katrina Weiss \u2013 State Farm, Tucker Transportation, Misfit Counseling, First National Bank, Spyder Equipment Repair, Keesee Motor Co., The Zu Gallery, Aaron\u2019s, Tiremax, and Cleaning and Restoration Experts all supported the youngest category in the league.<\/p>\n

For the 8-and-under baseball and softball teams, Western Group Inc., Lakeside Lanes, The Loft Salon and Nails, Dove Creek Superette, Rogers and Company, Integrative Insight Therapy, Pro-Cab Cabinets, Burger Boy Drive-In, The Cortez Elks, Schear Shack, Calico Cactus, and Dove Creek Auto Parts helped provide financial support to help cover costs for league fees, scholarships for families in need, and umpires.<\/p>\n

For the older players \u2013 U10 and up \u2013 sponsors include Michael F. Green, P.C., Maxwell Development and Construction, All Weather Storage, Decker Hay Farm, RE\/MAX \u2013 Mesa Verde Realty, Buffington Law, Community Banks of Colorado, Days Inn \u2013 Cortez, Yama Bushi Dojo, Farmers Telecommunications, Adobe Milling, Baymont Inn and Suites, Zuri\u2019s Custom Detailing, Empire Electric, AFC Urgent Care, Big O Tires, Regents Real Estate, Truwest Auto, Crosscut Logging, and Tucker Transportation.<\/p>\n

The community draw for Southwest Colorado Youth Baseball and Softball continues to provide a safe and fun opportunity for players to develop their athletic skills while also learn teamwork and sportsmanship. This year\u2019s youth involvement included over 400 players from all across Montezuma and Dolores counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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