Olympia High School Baseball to Host OPBA Day

By Torch reporter Nick Barclay

On a brisk Saturday in April, at the Olympia ball diamond, all summer OPBA baseball teams will be recognized followed up with a high school varsity double header that afternoon.

The OPBA organization is a youth baseball program for kids within the Olympia School district. Through this the kids can learn how to play baseball and play all summer.

The organization was founded in the 90s and has been a success ever since. The teams help the community and have left a mark on our community.

At OPBA day the teams are announced and the players run through a tunnel made by the high school players, then a group photo is taken in center field with every single coach and player in the organization. The incoming freshman then take infield with the varsity team, before the game.

OPBA alumni and baseball player Blake Dehn said, “ OPBA gave me chances to play at a young age with all my friends and taught me everything i know about baseball.”

At the game, great food is provided at the concession stand with proceeds going back to the program. The menu usually includes hot dogs, popcorn, soda/Gatorade, homemade corn dogs and a pork sandwich.

Baseball Player Clay Bachman said, “I love OPBA day it's a great time with all the kids and the food is always good, it's crazy to think i was taking the picture just a few years ago.”

Come on out to OPBA day to support all your local youth baseball teams this spring. There is always a whole lot of food, fun and of course Olympia baseball.