Largest-Ever Softball Tournament An Incredible Success ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS
by the numbers SCOREBOARD 5,000 2,000 1,357 350
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In the men’s division, the Corporate team topped Nashville Team 2 in the championship game to claim top honors in a field of 13 teams. Meanwhile, the Distribution & Fulfillment 1 team defeated Truckload 1 in the co-ed division for first place in a field of 12 teams. STEPHEN BUSH of the Corporate team was the tournament’s home run champion, slugging five over the fences. This year also marked the first time the tournament has been played with its new name that highlights the special relationship between Averitt Cares for Kids and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In honor of the record The 2023 Averitt Cares for Kids Family Softball Tournament was one for the record books! This year’s event – held for the first time in Cookeville – featured a record 25 teams and more than 1,350 associates, family members and friends in attendance.
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number of attendees, players, volunteers and games played, Averitt has made a $35,000 contribution to Averitt Cares for Kids ! Special thanks to AMOS ROGAN of our operations leadership, DUSTY BARROW of our marketing leadership, and all the volunteers who made this special day a reality! The turnout from all areas of our network was incredible, and you helped make this year’s tournament one to remember! To see more photos and a highlight video, visit InsideAveritt.com/2023Softball. T m
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