"It Aint Over Till it's Over"

Three of the proud Nephites!

Elders Alverson and Lawrence, along with Sister Heininge celebrate their runs!

Once a transfer we hold a zone activity. We made plans to meet under the Queensboro Bridge at Queensboro Park, Monday, June 8th, to work through some, "baseball fever." Our game was rained-out so our headed to the Woodside gym, soft balls and bats in hand.

Dividing into teams was easy, The Nephites, senior comps, vs. The Lamanites, junior comps!

Hands down the favorite play of the game, Sister Crandell was up to bat, bases were loaded with Lamanites, she slammed the ball and we weren't sure where it went! After all three runners and Sister Crandell made it home and were celebrating their 4 points, the ball fell out of the ceiling in front of the foul line. The Nephites cried, "foul ball," and the humble Lamanites returned to their bases. Once again Sister Crandell gave the ball a whack, a line drive to the corner of the gym and two runners made it home.

Elder Flores searches the ceiling after his hit. It became the great challenge of the game. Elder Norris, was a terrific catcher for his team.

Nephites head out field while the Lamanites head in!

Favorite ballpark fare, four large cheese pies were delivered along with soda, a big hit with all the sluggers!

Elder Godwin demonstrates how to eat a piece of pizza. They fold it in half and open WIDE...

Love, love, love our scorekeeper, Elder Pickering, who can sure slam the ball too!

Elder Pape was awarded, "Most Comical Batter," by the ZL's and shows the kind of big league play and talent that was the heart and soul of this great game.

After 9 innings the game was tied, 16/16. The Lamanites struck out the Nephites in the 10th and were able to score one more winning run, thus this game comprised of two well matched teams was over.

The victorious Lamanites, overcame adversity deferring to their senior companions who reffed the game and played it too! It was hilarious. We are sad that Sisters Heininge and Crandell had to head out a little early to get ready for an appointment and missed the final team pictures.

Yes, proud and now humbled Nephites played a great game and fell in defeat to their juniors. Is there a modern day scriptural lesson here? Seriously, in every way these are great leaders, and their juniors had a great time teasing them.

Our Zone Leaders, Elder Nehmer and Elder Sanford presented awards:

"Best Curve Ball" Elder Eaton

"Most Hustle" Sister Crandell

"Best Puerto Rican Player" Elder Torres

"Best Phyc-Out Stare" Elder Godwin

"Most Comical Batter" Elder Pape