Churchville Lightning Softball

08/31/2026

Dan Funk Scholarship Program -- Exclusive to Lightning Players

Thanks to all who participated in the annual golf outing to support the Dan Funk Legacy Foundation. As part of this year’s efforts, the Foundation will be providing scholarship dollars to be used for private school, college, or trade school or the money can be used to support a player’s youth sports involvement.

Any Lightning player past or present is eligible for these scholarships and in order to apply for a scholarship, applicants need to write an essay describing a coach that has positively impacted their lives.

These essays can be emailed to [email protected] and a selection committed will read the essays and select 3 winners. 1st Place will receive $1000, 2nd Place will receive $750 and 3rd Place will receive $250.

Essays must be received by September 28, 2026.

Special consideration will be given to those who write about Coach Dan, but the committee recognizes that many new players did not get to meet Coach Dan, so you are free to write about any coach that has made a positive impact in your life.

08/16/2026

Lightning girls excel on the field and most importantly, in the classroom. Great jog Krysten Coppage and Gretchen Barstad.

08/16/2026

Some of the Lightning ladies served the community today. They participated in the Team Maryland Adaptive Sports Operation Inspire. United States Veterans & Youth from the Miracle League of Harford County who have physical disabilities took part in the therapeutic recreation event.

The ladies volunteered as buddies and helped to foster confidence, inclusion, & skill development through an adaptive recreation softball game. The Limitless Legends defeated the Game Changers with a walk off hit in the bottom of the 6th inning in a highly competitive contest.

Hopefully these young ladies have a new appreciation for their athletic abilities & how those with disabilities have the drive to accomplish anything despite their challenges. When they get tired during practice or a game they can look back to this day & keep pushing.

Great job, ladies.

08/12/2026

Practices begin August 25th -- every Tuesday and Thursday -- 5:45PM at 2303 E. Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015 (Grace Assembly of God Church). Give us a try!!

08/06/2026

6PM -- Currently, the field is ready. But it is rains -- we'll move to 3036 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21028 -- the Lightning's indoor facility. It's only 2.5 miles from the field which is located at 2023 E. Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015 (Grace Assembly of God Church).

25 Years. One Mission.
Churchville Lightning has been developing athletes for more than a quarter century. Our success is built on loyal players, committed families, experienced coaches, and a culture that values teamwork and long-term growth. In a sport where many teams change from year to year, the Lightning provides the continuity that helps players thrive.

08/03/2026

Only 2 weeks away!! Golf outing for Dan Funk Legacy Scholarship Program. Please register or sponsor if you can.

Help us make this event a success by spreading the word to your other Churchville Lightning friends. Share this landing page on social media, email your contacts, and encourage others to join in the fun!

08/01/2026

6PM -- rain or shine -- If it's raining-- come to 3036 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21028 -- LIghtning's indoor facility.

25 Years. One Mission.
Churchville Lightning has been developing athletes for more than a quarter century. Our success is built on loyal players, committed families, experienced coaches, and a culture that values teamwork and long-term growth. In a sport where many teams change from year to year, the Lightning provides the continuity that helps players thrive.

08/01/2026

Congratulations to 14U's Deya Paez for being named USSSA Eastern National Tournament MVP. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1LiHLYvww3/

07/31/2026

16U ended a tremendous season today with a 5th Place finish at the USSSA Eastern Nationals. The team finished 41-8-4 and the USSSA MD State Champions battled to the end of the season getting eliminated by a 4-3 score. The 16U graduates 7 players to 18U and is looking for new players to join their talented team in the Fall and during the 2027 season. See you at tryouts on August 6th.

07/31/2026

With the conclusion of the 18U season, the Lightning tearfully says goodbye to 7 quality players who appeared in a Lightning uniform for the last time today. Together players Audrey March (9+ years), Audrey Coker (8+ years), and Savannah Reedy (8+ years) formed the nucleus of many great Lightning teams over their careers. These exceptional long-term and loyal players to helped the team form a solid foundation that led to State and National Titles. When these players were reinforced with Noelle Beavers (6 years), Izzy Hiebler (6 years), Marshay Campbell (4+ years) and Aubrey Buckmaster (3+ years), their team's performance increased and collectively these 7 quality players, students and people built on the team and program's history of success.