Visitation Softball Vies for $10,000 to Build Dugouts

softball players are ready to come in from the cold and are looking to a social media contest to help them.

The Visitation athletics department celebrated last week when they were awarded $2,500 from the Toyota Drive for Education program. But they’re not finished yet, and are eligible in a contest whereby they could increase that big check to $10,000.

Mike Brill, Visitation athletics director, has announced that the money will be used to build the softball team dugouts on their home field.

The fields are also used by the Mendota Heights Athletic Association.

“Standing in the mud during rainy games, and enduring cold and snow while sitting on the bench might build character, but it also leads to runny noses and sore throats,” said the team in their essay application.

“This project will make our field more functional and professional, and help us make the visiting team feel more welcome,” said senior co-captain Sarah Leach in a statement.

Two of the 14 $2,500 grant-winning schools will be awarded a $10,000 grant during the state boys hockey tournament March 7.

Should Visitation win, the money will go to cover materials. Varsity Coach Dan Jameson has lined up a group of volunteers ready to pitch in and build the dugouts, according to the school.

How To Vote:

Votes can be submitted through the contest’s page on Facebook.

To vote, “like” the Drive for Education contest page, hit “register” (the information should be auto-filled from your account) then select Visitation from the drop down menu. You may vote only once.