June 2022

The summer months bring more people outdoors and they can also bring the threat of dangerous thunderstorms. June 21st was Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin wants you to know how to reduce your lightning risk while still enjoying activities outdoors.

The Sugar River Bombers Fastpitch 10U have won their third tournament crown, winning the 2022 North American Fastpitch Association June Jamboree in Janesville.
Sugar River went 5-0 on the tournament, competing against teams from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Bomber bats were on fire as they outscored their opponents 39-2 over this three day event. Bomber pitchers also had exceptional performances, racking up 64 strikeouts to only 22 walks over 28 innings played.

1st Team All-Conference: Max Godfrey, Argyle; Aiden Fishnick, Blake Hazen, Chase Ignatius, Kasey Helgeson, Trenton Owens, Barneveld; Dempsey Schliem, Black Hawk; Bryce Johnsrud, Carson Kurschner, Coy Ruegsegger, Elijiah Knutson, Hunter Enloe, Jamison Johnson, Kegun Brunker, Tyler McKeon, Pecatonica.
Honorable Mention All-Conference: Tyler Anderson, Monticello/Albany; Alex Gilbertson, Will Helfvogt, Argyle; Gavin Fishnick, Quinn Dimpfl, Barneveld; Carter Baumgartner, Nathan Figi, Black Hawk; Devon Doran, Pecatonica.

Join us at the Belleville High School track to participate in our summer program – Run for Fun. This is a program that all area youth (not just Belleville students), preschool age to entering 8th grade, can take part in.
Events that the youth may participate in include 25m, 75m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 1600m runs, relay, long jump, 18” hurdles and shot put. Some events are specific to the various age groups.