The Young Guns pitcher had some success striking out opponents and helping secure first place in the Optimist Sunrise League. Photo by Will Sadler
The Olney Young Guns race back to the dugout after a quick meeting at the plate; after grabbing gloves and equipment the girls excitedly take the field to begin warming up for their playoff softball game. Photo by Will Sadler
A Young Gun slides into home plate scoring a point to help add to the win for the day; she was all smiles. Photo by Will Sadler
Olney Bombers were a little disappointed when the umpire called this out a safe play giving the opponent a run. Bomber was on the ball and clearly tagged the runner before the plate. You win some, you lose some calls. Photo by Will Sadler
The Olney Bombers did great this year in the Sunrise Optimist League, securing third place this season, thanks in part to having a great pitcher this season. Photo by Will Sadler
Olney Bomber slides into home plate advancing the team a run. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney’s Children Enjoy Summer Sports

The children and teens of Olney are still enjoying many sporting activities during summer break, including softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, cross country running and weightlifting with football camp coming later in the summer.

The Olney Bombers and the Young Guns recently played through some playoff rounds with successes on both teams.

Summer leagues are the backbone of teaching young athletes the principles of being a successful athlete and for keeping teens in shape and learning new skills before fall athletics resume, there is plenty of fun being had as well.