Relay Night at Monette Ball park

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Photos by Revis Blaylock

Monette held their third annual Relay Night at the Park donating proceeds to the Buffalo Island American Cancer Relay for Life. The group effort raised over $2,000.

Scout Lyerly throws out the first pitch at Relay nite.
Let's play ball.
Lining up before the games.
Teams joined together for Relay Nite to benefit the Buffalo Island Relay for Life.

Young ballplayers lined up on pink and purple four lines for the Relay for Life Nite at the park.
A member of the Dugout Divas' team is turning in the money she collected for the Relay for Life.
A little warm-up before the game starts.
Parents, players, umpires and the community joined in the Relay Nite at the park.
Signs and banners recognized the fight for cancer.
Signs and ribbons were painted in the grass.
The Dugout Divas raised $1,119 in two weeks to donate to the Buffalo Island Relay for Life. They presented the money to Brenda Matheny, chairman of the BI Relay for Life.
The Diva Dugout Team was glad to see Mrs. Matheny at the Manila Ballpark for their Relay Nite.
The sign tells the story of why there is a American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
A future Diva ready to play softball.
Pink and purple were the colors at the Relay Nite.
Great swing.
The umpires started the Relay Nite at the Park and it has continued to grow. Pictured are Brandon Ballard, Stephen Benafield, Relay for Life chairman Brenda Matheny, umpires Mike Matheny and Tommy Stockton. Not pictured are umpires Matt Rolland, Jonathan Carmichael and Alex Field.
Scout Lyerly and dad are ready for the game to start.