Ron Petak

A Youth baseball and softball. Kids young and old are back on the diamond this week as enough health restrictions have been lifted to allow practices to begin and games on June 18. I know it’s important to find normalcy in these times and I know it’s important to get back to socializing — especially for the youngsters — but I hope parents and coaches take heed to this health directive: if you’re not feeling well, stay home so your teammates can get to home. C 2020.

A+ Bowling as a sanctioned high school sport in Nebraska. Long overdue (more than 30 states’ high school associations already sanction the sport), the Nebraska School Activities Association joined that group last week. Not every boy or girl is going to excel in football or volleyball, but bowling opens up another avenue for students to compete — just like cross country runners, golfers and tennis players. Any opportunity created to get kids involved in staying active is a good thing.

Play ball! Barring any changes in state and local directives concerning COVID-19, youth baseball players in Ralston will be on baseball diamonds come the start of June. The Ralston Area Baseball Association is proceeding with its recreation and competitive seasons, allowing players ages 4 to 18 a chance to participate in America’s pastime. “We believe we need to have a baseball season,” said RABA President Aaron Savine. The same is not true for the Ralston Girls Softball Association.