Women’s Softball: Teaching Honor and Sacrifice?!

For those of you who know me, you’re going to be saying “what in the world is he doing writing about women’s softball. Well—read this article and check out the video:

As much as I hope I never see the Yankees carry a Red Sox player around the bases—this is not professional sports, and yet something real was at stake in the lives of these young women. They set their playoff hopes aside to act in a way that should put anyone to shame who has ever passed up the opportunity to help another at their own personal expense. Sometimes, we see small shining examples of how our young people rise to the top, doing something tangible that brings honor to our society. Sports are such a huge part of our cultural development in this country, and although Baseball is more commonly identified as the all-American pastime—for many, Softball is a fine alternative. Clearly, the values instilled through athletic participation sweep across all sports.

Don’t be alarmed, I won’t be giving up my favorite sport—hockey—anytime soon (are you watching the Stanley Cup run?). But I have to give these young women credit for showing us—even if for just one day’s worth of news—how small acts can send big messages.