3rd Annual Krystle Campbell Softball Tournament April 16 & 17

The third annual Krystle Campbell softball tournament is taking place on Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th at Columbus Park in Medford.

Medford and Billerica will open the tournament at 11 AM on Saturday while Arlington Catholic and Swampscott will follow at 1:30 PM. Championship and consolation games will take place on Sunday. Pre-game ceremonies will begin at 10:30 AM on Saturday with Krystle Campbell’s parents and Mayor Stephanie Burke throwing out the first pitch.

Proceeds from the event support the Krystle Campbell Medford Strong Scholarship Award, which goes to a graduating senior at MHS.

Sponsors for this year Boston Red Sox, John Brewers Tavern, Nick’s Painting Services, Middlesex Federal, Brookline Bank, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Tony C’s Sports Bar and Grill, Lester’s Roadside BBQ, Salvatore’s Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Ronny’s Place, Boston Burger Co, Serenity In the City, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Not Your Average Joe’s, Donut’s with a Difference, Pisa Pizza, Papa’s Bar and Grill, Sweetie’s Too, Dom’s Sausage, TGI Friday, Regina Pizzeria, The Big A Sub Shop, DiPietra’s Sub Shop, Real Gusto Ristorante & Pizzeria, Pinky’s Pizza, Randy’s Car Wash, Yoki Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Pearl Street Station Restaurant, McKinnon’s Market, Piantedosi Baking Co, Billy’s Roast Beef & Seafood, The Peter Dejagar Bulb Co, In loving Memory of Carolyn Oleson, Arcadis, Neptune Technology Group, Water Works Supply and many more. The tournament also relies on the hard work of many volunteers, including staff and students from MHS, high school parents, and youth softball players and parents.

Anyone with questions or interested in sponsoring the event can contact Coach Jack Dempsey at jdsportsvideo@gmail.com for more information.

– Submitted by Coach Dempsey