Wallace Joins Team for USSSA Tournament in Florence

Asher Wallace rejoined the 10u Padres during USSSA's Swing Into Fall Classic in Florence on August 29 & 30.  It was a big weekend for Asher, as he got to spend time with both of his travel ball teams, the Padres and the Carolina Bruins.  After the game, Asher's teammates joined him for a trip around the bases.

"It was great having Asher back with the team.  His positive attitude and big smile make a difference in the dugout for the team," said Padre first base coach Jeff Hendrix.  "Now, we've got to get him back on the field." 

10U Padres Take 2nd at Top Gun's Summer Sizzler in Florence

On August 15-16, our 10U team finished second out of eight teams at Top Gun's Summer Sizzler in Florence.  The runner-up finish was a great way for the team to start the 2015-16 season. 

On Saturday, great pitching and defense set the team up for success.  Despite going 1-1, the team made the Gold Bracket based on allowing only 5 runs over 2 games. 

Competing in this tournament for the 10U Padres were:  Andrew Askins, Corey Stagg, Quez Hadley, Cole Winburn, Riley Hendrix, Jack Coletti, Tagan Roscoe, Grayson Weekley, Preston Sease, McKendrie Douglas and Andrew Buffkin.

The 10U Padres will take the field again on August 22-23 in Top Gun's Back-to-School Tournament in Pembroke, NC.  The 10U club will make it three weekend's in a row, as they travel to Lexington, SC on August 29-30 for USSSA's Swing Into Fall Classic.

Padres Go 6-2 Over Two Tournaments in West Columbia

To round the 2014-15 season, the Pee Dee Padres 9U team played back-to-back weekends in West Columbia.  After taking the Spring off to play Dixie Youth, it was the team's first tournament action since November. 

Despite the layoff, the team performed very well.  And had a lot of fun doing it.  In all, 18 players took the field for the Padres over the two weekends.  When all the dust settled, the team compiled a 6-2, including two wins over 10U teams, and took home the championship in 2015 Summer Sizzler for 9U.  Great job, Padres!

Padres to Play in Lexington on July 11-12

Come see us at Howard Park (157 Cougar Drive in West Columbia) on July 11-12.  We'll open play against the Shockwave on Field 2 at noon.  Our second game on Saturday will be at 2pm against the Midlands Marauders.  It will also be on Field 2. 

This will be the 9u's first tournament since November!  We'll be moving up an age group to 10u to prepare for the upcoming Fall travel season. 

Scores for Saturday's games and Sunday's game times will be posted later.

Padres Volunteer with Carolina Kids!

On December 10th, the Pee Dee Padres volunteered with Carolina Kids, a non-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of children in Darlington County by investing in social change and breaking down economic barriers. The Padres packed over 500 food bags in about 45 minutes!  More importantly, the team was able to play a part in providing food for over 500 kids.  Way to go, Padres!

Click here to learn more about Carolina Kids.

The Padres and Carolina Kids are no strangers to working together.  Now through December 22nd, the two groups are working on their 2nd annual Sports Equipment Drive.  Click here for more information about the drive.

Padres Drop Off Their First Load of Equipment for Carolina Kids!

Law Hope, McKendrie Douglas, Evan Young, Treion McFarland, Shane Oliver and Chanler Smith were part of a group of Pee Dee Padres who dropped off the first load of sports equipment to Carolina Kids.  The equipment was collected as part of the Padres' 2nd annual Sports Equipment Drive.  The drive benefits Carolina Kids, a non-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of children in Darlington County by investing in social change and breaking down economic barriers.

For more information about the drive, click here.

Padres, Carolina Kids hold 2nd Annual Sports Equipment Drive

 

The Pee Dee Padres and Carolina Kids are partnering to make a difference in our community through their 2nd Annual Sports Equipment Drive. Collection bins are located at Burry Bookstore (130 W. Carolina Avenue in downtown Hartsville) and Carolina Printing & Trophy (618 S. Fifth Street, also in Hartsville).  The bins will be out through December 22nd.

 

Once collected, the equipment will be distributed by Carolina Kids, a non-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of children in Darlington County by investing in social change and breaking down economic barriers.

 

"Obviously, we want to teach our players about the game of baseball. It's also important for our coaches to demonstrate to the players how they can make a difference in the community. Thanks to Carolina Kids, we are able to do that in a very impactful way," said Padre coach Bruce Douglas.

 

Any and all sports equipment is needed.  From footballs and basketballs to baseball bats and tennis racquets, new and gently-used; all will be appreciated.

 

The Pee Dee Padres are a travel baseball club made up two teams with players from Hartsville, Darlington, Lamar and McBee. The Padres' roster includes Andrew Askins, McKendrie Douglas, Ace Gibson, Quez Hadley, Riley Hendrix, Treion McFarland, Nolan McInnis, Kam Rheuark, Asher Wallace, Hunter Watford, Grayson Weekley, Cole Winburn and Evan Young on the 9 year old team and Dustin Gaymon, Law Hope, TJ Johnson, Trace June, Bennett Laney, Shane Oliver, Zachary Pulling, Andrew Shaver, Chanler Smith, and Caleb Walters on the 8 year old team. 

 

Burry Bookstore's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Carolina Printing & Trophy is open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm.

 

For more information about the sports equipment drive or the Pee Dee Padres, contact Bruce Douglas at peedeepadres@gmail.com. For more information about Carolina Kids, contact Andrea Pulling at carolinakids@roadrunner.com.