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Letcher County Cal Ripken The Letcher County Cal Ripken League is dedicated to serving our youth through organized baseball and softball programs.

We are committed to fostering athletic growth, teamwork, and character development while prioritizing the well-being of every player.

10/21/2026

ATTENTION: Letcher County Cal Ripken Board Members & Prospective Members!

We have an important upcoming board meeting to wrap up our 2026 season, hold officer elections for the 2027 season, and welcome new faces who want to help shape the future of our league!

* Date: Sunday, October 25th
* Time: 4:00 PM
* Location: West Whitesburg Elementary Library

Agenda:
* Review and discuss end-of-year functions
* Officer elections for the upcoming 2027 season
* Welcoming and discussing opportunities for anyone interested in joining the board for 2027

All current board members need to attend. If you are a parent, coach, or community member passionate about youth baseball and softball and are interested in joining the board to help us grow next season, we’d love to have you there!

See you all on Sunday!

🚨 NEW DATE — BADGES & BATS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT! 🥎🚔Mark your calendars! Badges & Bats is officially set for SEPTEMBER 19–...
08/15/2026

🚨 NEW DATE — BADGES & BATS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT! 🥎🚔

Mark your calendars! Badges & Bats is officially set for SEPTEMBER 19–20 at Earnest Cook Park in Whitesburg!

After an incredible turnout and interest in our tournament, we expect these divisions to FILL UP FAST! If you’re planning to play, don’t wait to get registered!

🥎 Softball Divisions
• 8U — $150
• 10U — $200
• 12U — $200
• 14U — $200
🏆 Competitive Play
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Atmosphere
📍 Earnest Cook Park — Whitesburg, KY
📅 September 19–20

Most importantly, proceeds benefit Kentucky State Police Shop With a Trooper! Help us put on a great weekend of softball while supporting an incredible cause in our community.

🔥 SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND WE EXPECT TO FILL UP QUICKLY!

Get your team together and REGISTER SOON!
📲 Contact:
Casey Kincaid — 606-821-5281
Matt Gayheart — 606-671-1360
🚔🥎 BADGES & BATS — COME COMPETE, MAKE MEMORIES & SUPPORT SHOP WITH A TROOPER

Your 10U World Series Player of the Game Girlies! ⭐ Charleigh Blair– 4 Player of the Game awards⭐ Marlee Bryant– 3 Playe...
08/01/2026

Your 10U World Series Player of the Game Girlies!

⭐ Charleigh Blair– 4 Player of the Game awards
⭐ Marlee Bryant– 3 Player of the Game awards
⭐Jaycee Baker– 2 Player of the Game awards
⭐ Eliana Tucker– 1 Player of the Game award
⭐ Heidi Cook– 1 Player of the Game award

These girls showed up when it mattered most and earned every one of these honors through hard work, determination, and heart. We are so proud of each of you and the way you represented your team, your community, and yourselves on the World Series stage.

Congratulations, girls! Keep chasing your dreams—this is just the beginning! 🥎

08/01/2026

Today wasn't the ending we had hoped for, but our 10u softball girls have absolutely nothing to hang their heads about. They left every ounce of heart, determination, and grit on that field.

Just making it to the World Series is something most teams only dream about, and our 10U girls proved exactly why they deserved to be there. They represented their coaches, parents, families, friends, Letcher County, Kentucky, and everyone cheering them on back home with pride.

They stood toe-to-toe with incredible teams from Florida, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico. They leave Alabama with two hard-fought wins, one tie, unforgettable memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime.

They battled through scorching temperatures, exhausting days, and the toughest competition they've ever faced. They never quit. They never stopped believing in one another. They played for the name on the front of their jerseys and the people who believed in them every step of the way.

The scoreboard may not tell the whole story, but their journey does. These girls inspired us with their resilience, their teamwork, and their love for the game. They showed what it means to compete with heart, to fight until the final out, and to represent your hometown with pride.
Girls, you have given Letcher County every reason to be proud. You are already champions in the eyes of so many, and this is only the beginning of your story. Hold your heads high, because you've accomplished something truly special.

We can’t wait to welcome you back home, girls. We couldn't be prouder. 🥎💪🏻

14-1 WIN over Florence!! 💪🏻🥎These girls came to play!They're back on the field at 5:00 PM Eastern, and we'd love for eve...
07/31/2026

14-1 WIN over Florence!! 💪🏻🥎
These girls came to play!

They're back on the field at 5:00 PM Eastern, and we'd love for everyone to send them all the good luck, love, and prayers as they go after another win.

No one deserves it more than these 12 incredible girls. They have worked so hard, played their hearts out, and continue to represent our county and state with determination and pride.

Let's go, girls! We've got your backs all the way! 💙

Get ready—our Home Run Derby crew is about to step up, and we're going LIVE! 🥎🔥Cheer on our amazing crew:💙 Mom Chloe Wri...
07/29/2026

Get ready—our Home Run Derby crew is about to step up, and we're going LIVE! 🥎🔥

Cheer on our amazing crew:
💙 Mom Chloe Wright
💙 10U girls Addie Wright and Heidi Cook
💙 Pitcher Bo Cook

Let's hear you loud in the comments! Good luck to everyone—go crush it!

07/26/2026

Our girls are taking the field for Game 1 vs Florida! 🥎💙

Send them all the love, prayers, and good luck!

Let's go, Letcher County!!! 💪🏻✨

Practice day! 💪🏻🥎 Our Letcher County girls didn’t let the rain in Bama slow them down this morning! They're putting in t...
07/25/2026

Practice day! 💪🏻🥎

Our Letcher County girls didn’t let the rain in Bama slow them down this morning!

They're putting in the work and getting ready to show the world how to play some softball. Let's go, ladies! 💙🥎

Our 10U girls are officially on their way to the WORLD SERIES! 🌎💙🥎✨What an incredible moment—not just for these girls, b...
07/24/2026

Our 10U girls are officially on their way to the WORLD SERIES! 🌎💙🥎✨

What an incredible moment—not just for these girls, but for our entire community. Dreams that started on our little ball fields are taking them all the way to Alabama, and we couldn't be more proud.

Please keep these girls, their coaches, and their families in your prayers for safe travels. Pray that they play with confidence, make unforgettable memories, and enjoy every single moment of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. No matter what happens on that field, they've already made Letcher County proud.

To our amazing community—thank you. Thank you for every donation, every fundraiser, every word of encouragement, every share, every prayer, and every person who believed in these girls. Because of you, they're living out a dream. We truly couldn't have done it without you.

To our coaches—there simply aren't enough words to thank you. Thank you for believing in these girls long before they believed in themselves. Thank you for every practice, every late night, every vacation day, every sick day, and every sacrifice you made to help them get here. You've given them so much more than the game of softball—you've given them confidence, friendships, life lessons, and memories they'll carry with them forever. The impact you've made will last far beyond this season.

Everyone, help us send these girls off with all the love, prayers, and good luck we can. Cheer them on from home, because they'll be carrying the heart of Letcher County with them every time they step onto that field.

Now go have the time of your lives, girls. Play hard, play together, and remember where you came from.

And if you happen to bring that 🌎🏆 back home to the mountains... we'll be waiting. 💙

Go Letcher County!

07/24/2026

Good luck and safe travels to our 10u girls as they head to Florence, Alabama to compete in the Babe Ruth World Series. We know you will make us proud.
Check back for schedule and a link to game changer to be able to watch this hard working group of girls.

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