It’s all in good fun
and you meet some
really terrific people.
The fields vary, too. Locations include South Park, Baldwin
Borough, Keystone Oaks and Pleasant Hills.
“We have a really great time and it’s a great mix of guys who
participate in the league,” says Houston. “We have doctors, lawyers,
truck drivers, sales and marketing professionals... all types with all
different abilities, which make up a terrific league.”
Personally, Houston says he’s seen some fantastic plays and
players during the games. “Even though I’m the commissioner, I
also play and attend other teams’ games. I’ve seen triple plays, great
home runs, brothers play against brothers—you name it. And after
the games we sometimes meet at a local hangout, have a drink, talk
about how we did and what we need to do for the next game. It’s
all in good fun and you meet some really terrific people. I know I
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would have never met a lot of these guys had I not joined. It’s one
of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
And of course trying to figure out what each team needs to
do to make it to the championship game is always a topic of
conversation. “It’s funny what happens sometimes because all
teams make it into the playoffs, no matter where they’ve finished in
the regular season,” he notes. “We’ve seen the lower-seeded teams
become the season champs. It’s just great!”
SHSSL is looking for new players for the 2018 season. “Dues are
$80 for the season, which gets each player a team shirt and hat with
the SHSSL logo. Registration forms are on our website,” explains
Houston. “We have guys come from all over the South Hills and
from as far away as Connellsville. You just never know who you’re
going to end up on a team with and if we get enough new players,
we’ll be able to expand our league.”
To learn more about the South Hills Senior Softball League and
complete registration forms, visit seniorsoftballleague.com. ■