National Softball Day: Recognizing our local athletes

Monday is a special celebration for many as they celebrate National Softball Day.

Softball was invented by George Handcock in 1887 while he and friends were watching a football game between Harvard and Yale.

The game became popular among fire departments in the area. For 135 years, softball has remained a top sport among athletes.

Vicksburg Daily News would like to recognize our local softball teams for the dedication they have for the sport.

Porter’s Chapel Academy softball team (photo by Keith Phillips)

WC softball team: Photo by Keith Phillips

Missy Gators softball team (photo by Keith Phillips)

St. Aloysius softball team (Credit: Savannah Buck)