By Ruby Reed

The frozen hamburger is hard as a rock

And the big game starts at two;

Your girl can't find her softball cleats,

And the dog ate the leftover stew!

No reason for pressure or panic -

This problem is really quite tame.

Just drive thru the nearest McDonald's

And eat on the way to the game!

Yes, softball season is hectic at times

But we're certain that it is worthwhile

When we see how the girls on all of the teams

Improve in their overall style.

They're willing to practice daily -

They spend lots of their time at the park

Batting and pitching and fielding

Sometimes from daylight to dark!

Parents have served spaghetti dinners

And sold raffle tickets galore,

Assisted with fund-raising efforts

Then offered to do even more.

They've given their time quite freely

From coaching, scorekeeping and scouting

To just sitting in the bleachers

Leading cheers or simply shouting!

These girls know the thrill of victory

But they've coped with defeat as well;

They've learned the meaning of sportsmanship -

In this field they really excel!

They could succeed in anything they wanted

But softball's the sport that they choose,

They deserve our commendation -

They are Champions - win or lose!