First Macomb Staff vs. Players Game

Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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  • Macomb Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader Helen Lee tosses the ball to the pitcher in her role as catcher during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. Also shown is umpire Eric Thlocco, who was honored during the game for serving as an umpire for 30 years and planning to retire. See more about Thlocco in a future issue of the Countywide & Sun.
    Macomb Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader Helen Lee tosses the ball to the pitcher in her role as catcher during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. Also shown is umpire Eric Thlocco, who was honored during the game for serving as an umpire for 30 years and planning to retire. See more about Thlocco in a future issue of the Countywide & Sun.
  • Macomb Counselor Jordan Pierce prepares for a hit during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams. Coach James Hancock said they have a similar basketball game every year and decided to add this event.
    Macomb Counselor Jordan Pierce prepares for a hit during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams. Coach James Hancock said they have a similar basketball game every year and decided to add this event.
  • Fourth-grade teacher Lela Hopkins tags baseball player Christian Flowers out at third base.
    Fourth-grade teacher Lela Hopkins tags baseball player Christian Flowers out at third base.
  • Macomb senior Radlee Blaine completes a home run, as sophomore RyLee Hancock cheers him on.
    Macomb senior Radlee Blaine completes a home run, as sophomore RyLee Hancock cheers him on.
  • Elementary Teacher and Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Norton takes his turn at bat.
    Elementary Teacher and Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Norton takes his turn at bat.
  • Fifth-grade teacher Sam Adams runs to first base, as slow pitch player RyLee Hancock makes the catch, and Macomb baseball player Connor Hutchins watches the action.
    Fifth-grade teacher Sam Adams runs to first base, as slow pitch player RyLee Hancock makes the catch, and Macomb baseball player Connor Hutchins watches the action.
  • Pitcher Dustin Daily waits for the catch, as Stephanie Daily tries to block baseball player Christian Flowers from second base during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. The Daily's are the parents of freshman slow pitch player Paitynn Daily and "helped coach first base" at a couple games, said Coach James Hancock.
    Pitcher Dustin Daily waits for the catch, as Stephanie Daily tries to block baseball player Christian Flowers from second base during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. The Daily's are the parents of freshman slow pitch player Paitynn Daily and "helped coach first base" at a couple games, said Coach James Hancock.
  • Macomb Counselor Donnell Riggs keeps her eyes on the ball during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams.
    Macomb Counselor Donnell Riggs keeps her eyes on the ball during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams.
  • Macomb baseball player Cole Swinney waits for the ball as Macomb Special Education Director Caraline Beauchamp runs to second base during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams.
    Macomb baseball player Cole Swinney waits for the ball as Macomb Special Education Director Caraline Beauchamp runs to second base during the Macomb Staff vs. Players Game on April 29. In its first year, about 12 staff members (and a couple parents) from Macomb Public Schools played members of the baseball and slow pitch teams.

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