Tuesday Games

It was obvious from the level of excitement, that players were glad to be back at the DiamondPlex.Unfortunately we received sad news regarding Joe D'Herin. He passed away peacefully at his home last night. I stopped by and gave Nancy the card each of you signed. She wanted me to thank you for the card and your prayers throughout this journey.

Team Wally and Team Tutrani played on Field A. It was a close game the entire way, with neither team ever able to separate themselves from the other. The largest difference occurred in the first inning when Mark's guys took a three run lead.. They relinquished the lead in the third inning but regained it in the fifth, holding it through the eighth. Team Wally scored three runs in the ninth to take a one run lead. Team Tutrani answered immediately as the first runner scored to tie the game but that was it as they failed to score another run. The game ended in a tie, Team Wally 14 and Team Tutrani 14.

Outstanding performances

Guttenberg 4-4

Team Hill as home against Team Ouding in another very close game. It was a game of feast or famine as both teams either scored mulitple runs or put up goose eggs. After the second inning there was never more than one run separating the teams. Going into the ninth Team Ouding was up by a single run. They were unable to score in the top of the inning. Meanwhile, Team Hill scored two quick runs on four hits. Final score Team Hill 18 and Team Puding 17.

Outstanding performances

Woodsby 5-5 w/triple

Turchetta 4-5

Cruz 4-4

Mike R 4-4

Zelazny 5-5

Spitaleri 4-4

Pepin 4-4

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Tuesday Games

WE ARE BACK AT THE DIAMOND PLEX.

Games are on. Do not forget to bring your bats.please sign in or call by 08:30

***League News***

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our good friend and board member, Joseph "Joe" D'Herin.

Joe was originally from Michigan and retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001. He later made his home in Lake Wales with his wife, Nancy. Together, they were blessed with three sons and eight grandchildren.

Joe began playing in the WHSS league in 2004, participating in both the American and National leagues. He was also an active competitor in the Florida Half Century League starting in 2005. His dedication to the sport and the community extended beyond the field, as he served on the WHSSC Board beginning in 2014. In recognition of his contributions, Joe was inducted into the Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Luis Guzman

Acting Commissioner

Friday Games

Before recapping today's games I want to acknowledge the Board for putting on a great picnic today following the games. It was particularly nice to see so many family members out  cheering on their spouses,

Secondly to highlight the big news: We will be back at the Diamond Plex starting Tuesday. Sign-in remains 08:30. Make sure you bring your bats.

We had two games again today. Sam Lopez's team faced off against Dave Rounds's team. It was interesting to say the least: neither team scored through the third inning, suggesting a battle of the pitchers. Both teams managed to put up runs in three of the last four innings and the teams were tied after six. Team Rounds failed to score in the seventh, leaving Sammy's team needing one run to pull off the victory. BJ started off th inning and ended up the winning run. Final score Team opez 7 and Team Rounds 6.

Outstanding performances

Rounds 3-3

Turchetta 3-3

Guzzo 3-3

LaTourneau 3-3

Herbie 3-3

Teams Tutrani and Ouding played each other on field  one. Don's guys took a one run lead into the second inning and then outscored Mark's team in every inning through the eighth. In that span they managed to outscore their opponent eleven runs to five. Going into the last inning, the score was Team Ouding 15 and Team Tutrani 8. Don's guys were shut out which just left Mark having to score seven to tie and eight to win. They gave it the old college try as they scored four runs and had the bases loaded when the last out was made. Final score Team Ouding 15 and Team Tutrani 12.

Outstanding performances

Testa 4-4

Tutrani 4-4

Ora 3-4

Griffin 3-4

Venderhyde 3-4

Anderson 3-4

Ramon 4-4

Johnston 3-3

Rad 4-4

 

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Friday Games

Games are on. Please be on time as we expect a larger crowd due to the picnic following the games today

**Important League Announcement **

Great news! We are back at Diamond Plex on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Check-in will be at 8:30 am. 

LGG

Tuesday's Games

We had four teams today, so we were able to play two nine-inning games. Don Keller's team played Sam Lopez's team in an interesting match. Sammy's time took off like they were shot out of a cannon and held a nine to one lead after the third inning.  Things slowly turned around for Team Keller as they managed to score in every inning the rest of the way while holding Sammy's team scoreless in three of the last six innings. It was tied in the fifth inning, and the lead increased each inning. The final score was Team Keller 19, Team Lopez 12.

Outstanding Performances

Rad 4-5

Spitaleri 4-5

DeLoach 4-5

Ott 4-4

Tutrani 4-4

Langell 4-4

Johnston 3-4 w/ homer

 

Team Ouding squared off against Team Dampier on the adjacent field.  What should have been a very competitive game did not turn out that way as the one team dominated the other from start to finish. The closest the game got was in the first inning when Don's team scored two runs and Freddy's team tallied one. Team Ouding then put up runs in five of the ensuing innings. Unfortunately for Team Dampier they were shut out the rest of the way. The final score was Team Ouding 10 and Team Dampier 1.

Outstanding Players

Guzzo 4-4

Ramon 4-4

Reagen 3-4

D0O'T FORGET FRIDAY IS THE FAMILY PICNIC FOLLOWING THE GAMES

Tuesday Games

Games are on. Please sign or call in by 08:30.

Today is last day to sign up for Friday's picnic scheduled following Friday's games.

American League

We will continue to hit on Reiben Williams until further notice.
LGG

Friday Game Summary

With 37 players today, we divided up into three teams managed by Ron Pepin, Don Ouding, and Juan Toro. Ron's group jumped out to an early lead in the first inning scoring four runs. Don's team was shut out and Juan's team scored three. Here is where it gets interesting: Ron's group only managed six runs the rest of the way. They were shut out in three of those innings.Meanwhile, Don's group struggled to score, managing only two runs after five innings, and remained in third place.  In the sixth and seventh innings, they finally scored on back to back homers by Steve Johnston and Ramon, but still trailed Ron's bunch by three runs. What was noteworthy was the run production—or lack thereof—by Team Toro. Although they scored three runs in the first inning, they were shut out the rest of the game, ending with the same total they had in the first inning. Final score, Team Pepin 10, Team Ouding 7, and Team Toro 3. 

Outstanding Performances

Reagen 4-4

Sullivan 4-4

Friday Games

Games are on. See you at SERTOMA Park. Please be there or call by 08:30.

Tuesday Games

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!!!!!!!!

NO GAMES TODAY. FIELDS ARE UNPLAYABLE!!!!!!!

***Special Notice ***

No games today —too windy and cold. Happy Saint Patrick's Day. See you on Friday.
LGG

***League News***

Attention Members,

I wanted to inform everyone that longtime player and Board member Joseph D'Herin is currently at home recovering.

In addition, Tommy Hamilton is recovering from a knee replacement, and Christopher Constantine's ongoing treatment is now down to two treatments.

Please keep Joseph, Tommy, and Christopher in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. Your support and well wishes are greatly appreciated.

From Acting Commissioner Luis Guman.

Friday Games

Before getting to the games, I want to thank those of you who attended the HOF Banquet and helped make it a memorable evening for the inductees. A special call out to Gary Burtner, Joe Leturneau and the Haines City Limits for providing some great music.This year's class included Robert Spialeri, Bobby Vandenberg, Bob DiPietro, JImmy Laffoon, and Jarrett-Gordon Ford. Please congratulate them the next time you see them.

It seems like this field is quickly getting to be known for producing low scoring games. There were only 13 runs scored in the nine inning game. Each team played six scoreless innings. Team Pepin took the lead in the first and held the lead throughout the game. The final score was Team Pepin 8 and Team Ouding 5.

Outstanding performances

Guzzo 4-5

Toro 4-4

Reagen 4-4

Griffin 4-4

Sullivan 3-3

Shaffer 3-3

Pepin 3-3

Don Keller's guys faced off against Fred DeLoach's bunch on the other field. Don's guys scored four in the first but quickly gave up the lead. Fred's group held the lead then through the sixth inning, albeit by a single run.Team Keller maxed out in the seventh to take a scant two run lead. In the eighth, Team Keller again outscored Team Deloach to build a four run lead. Each team managed one run in the ninth, so the final score ws Team Keller 22 and Team DeLoach 17. Before going to  outstanding performance I should point out that Ron Fleming returned from cataract surgery and went five for five. Obviously it was worth it.

Outstanding Performances

Williamson 5-6

Keller 5-6 w/homer

Deluca 6-6

Rad 4-5

Johnston 4-5

Fleming 5-5

Friday games

Games are on. See you at the park.

American League

We will be hitting at Reuben Williams' field at 8 am.

Attention Members

On behalf of the Winter Haven Softball Club, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new inductees to the Polk County Hall of Fame. 

On Wednesday March 11, 2026, the Polk County HOF committee inducted

Players Jim Laffoon, Robert Vandenburg, Robert Spitalaro, Robert DiPietro, and sponsor Jarrett Ford. Anthony Gordon accepted the award on behalf of Jarrett Ford. 

The event was well attended and the dinner was great. 

Left to right: Jim Laffoon, Robert Vandenburg, Robert Spitalaro, Robert DiPietro, and sponsor Jarrett Ford. Anthony Gordon accepted the award on behalf of Jarrett Ford. 

Hall of Fame members.

Acting Commissioner 

Luis Guzman

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After Season Luncheon

The league will be hosting a player party on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Sertoma Park / Lake Ship, 1650 Lake Shipp Dr, 

Winter Haven, FL 33880.

 Lunch will begin right after play. Please sign-upmat the field.

Acting Commissioner 

Lou Guzman

TUESDAY'S GAMES

Before recapping this morning's games, I want to remind everyone that the Hall of Fame Banquet is tomorrow night starting at 05:30. The induction ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00. Directions are on the back of your ticket.

On field one, we pitted the two field managers against each other since they played to a tie last week. Well, after today's game, there is no doubt who came out on top. Team Wiliamson took a four run lead in the first and never looked back.. Team Marino only managed to score in three of the nine innings. It might have been closer if they hadn't ended three innings with the bases loaded and two other innings where the stranded two runners. Team Williamson was consistent, scoring in all but two innings. While their bats were hot, their run production was aided by some less that stellar defense by Team Marino.The final score was Team Williamson 15 and Team Marino 7

Outstanding Performances

Tutrani 4-4

Munoz 4-4

Dampier 4-4

Johnston 4-5

Team Spitaleri faced off against Team Ouding on Field Two. Team Spit trailed by two after the first inning but took the lead in the second. They extended the lead to two in the third, where it remained until the seventh as each team matched the other in runs scored in each inning. Both scores scored multiple runs in the seventh, but Team Spit extended the lead to three runs..The close games disappeared as Team Spit outscoreed Team Ouding by four runs in the eighth and opening up a seven run lead. Fortunately Team Ouding went three and out to end the game. Final score Team Spitaleri 15 and Team Ouding 8.

Outstanding Performances

Turchetta 4-4

Griffin 4-5

LeTourneAU 4-5

Pepin 4-4

Tuesday games

Games are on!!!

Good news regarding Joe D'Herin. His wife says he is doing better. Even asking for Pizza.

Friday Games Recap

On Field one we pitted the equipment managers against each other. Richie Marino faced off against Jim Williamson. Richie surprised everyone by starting himself at shortstop and batting clean up, then proudly announcing to the field "Take that sucker". Actually the game turned out to be very exciting as the outcome of the game was not decided until the last batter came to the plate. Jim's team took a three run lead in the first, lost it in the third, regained it in the fourth and held a three run lead going into the eighth. In the eighth Marino's Yankees(?) scored three tying up the game. In the ninth inning each team managed only one hit and since it wasn't over the fence, the score remained as it was in the eighth...10-10. We will allow them to try again on Tuesday to determine the winner of the Equipment Manager Shootout.

Outstanding Performances

Rabineau 5-5

Ott 4-5

Johnston 4-5

Tutrani 5-5

On Field two, two experienced managers faced off. Dave Rounds squared off against Don Ouding.  The box score is very reminiscent of the other game as Don's guys took the early lead and then lost the lead the next inning when Dave's boys scored four in the second while shutting Don's team down. In the fifth, Don's guys shut down Team Rounds and scored four themselves. In the sixth inning, both teams put up multiple runs resulting in a ten to ten tie. The next three innings however, saw the Rounders outscoring Don's guys by 11 runs to take a a decisive lead. Final score Rounders 20, and Ouding's team 9.

Outstanding Performances, 

Zelazny 5-5

Vandenberg 5-6

Castillega 4-5 and played an outstanding ssecond base accounting for eight or nine outs

Lopez 5-5

Capozzi 4-5

Anderson 4-5

Friday games

Games are on. See everyone there.

American League

We will be hitting at Reuben Williams field.

*** Leagues News ***

Attention Members,

I wanted to inform everyone that longtime player and Board member Joseph D'Herin is currently at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa recovering after pneumonia and the flu have taken a toll on him.

In addition, Tommy Hamilton recently had a knee replacement, and Christopher Constantine is receiving ongoing treatment every Wednesday.

Please keep Joseph, Tommy, and Christopher in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. Your support and well wishes are greatly appreciated.

Tuesday

Two pretty interesting games today.  One was pretty much decided by the 5th inning, team Ouding was up 14-4 over team Rounds and the final was 22-9.
The other field featured team Toro vs team Keller. Toro led 2-0 after 1 inning and and 2-1 after 2 innings. From there on both teams put up goose eggs and never had more than 2 base runner in an inning helped much by at least 6 inning ending double plays. Final score of 2-1.  

American League

We will be hitting at Reuben Williams field.
LGG

Tuesday

Games are on at SERTOMA PARK. Please sign in or call by 08:30

REMEMBER TODAY IS LAST DAY TO GET TICKETS TO HOF BANQUET