The annual Jake Hodge Wiffle Ball Tournament was held over the weekend and once again provided a fun-filled time for area communities to come together and raise funds for scholarships to be returned to those communities.
It also provides a time for those communities and families to remember a young man who left this life and family way too early and pay tribute to Jake and his family. Jake’s parents, Shannon and Denis Hodge, from Crittenden County, began this tournament several years ago, and Shannon shared her appreciation for the support of the event during the day on Saturday.
click to download audioHodge noted that Jake would be very pleased with the tournament, and it also gave them a chance to share their faith in God.
click to download audioHodge shared how much they have been able to raise through the tournament and how many students they have been able to assist.
click to download audioHodge explained that there are several groups that return and support them and play each year.
click to download audioKatie and Ken Parker have hosted the tournament at their home each year, and Katie feels it is just a good time for everyone to get together and have a fun time.
click to download audioParker explained the game of Wiffle Ball in case anyone doesn’t know how it is played.
click to download audioIf anyone would like to make a donation to the Jake Hodge scholarship, you can contact Denis Hodge at 270-704-0643.
