D.C. Everest @ Stevens Point
April 25, 2024

To start with, a huge shout out to both the SPASH and D.C. Everest softball coaches, players and fans. We finished a previously suspended game that was in the top of the 3rd inning, and completed a full game after that. This type of game is why umpires stay in the game. There was sportsmanship throughout both games. The coaches and players treated each other and the officials with nothing but respect. The games were both heavily contested, with several close plays. And not one time did a coach, player, or fan say anything negative towards the call. We were not perfect in calling the game, I’m sure if asked, they would say we missed a call. But the game was one of the best games I’ve been part of in officiating. There was a lot of compliments given out by fans, coaches and players to each other after the game. In a time when we don’t see the sportsmanship in close, heavily contested games, this was not one of them. A game many umpires would love to be a part of. Thank you to SPASH and D.C. Everest on a game well-played.

Reporting Official:  Wayne Fleischmann