CIRCLEVILLE, OH — After a weekend of heavy rains flooded large portions of Ted Lewis Park, the Circleville Tigers youth softball team found themselves facing more than just their next opponent—they were battling the aftermath of rising creek waters that left Fields 1 and 2 under water and covered in debris.
With a crucial game scheduled for Wednesday, the team turned to the one thing stronger than the storm: their community.
On Monday, the Tigers took to social media to share photos of the flooded fields and put out a heartfelt call for help:
“Our community is amazing, and we know we can pull together to make sure these girls have a place to play this season. Bring rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and dirt if you have them—every little bit helps! Let’s do this together for the kids! 💪🥎”
Within 24 hours, that rallying cry turned into action.
Volunteers flooded the park—not with water, but with tools, muscle, and determination. Working tirelessly, they cleared mud, re-leveled the diamond, and prepared the field for play, proving once again that sports bring people together in powerful ways.
“You guys will never know how much you mean to us,” the team posted in a follow-up message. “This community is amazing!”
A long list of volunteers and local businesses stepped up to help, including:
Circleville City Schools Maintenance Team
Forjak Industrial
Giffin’s Tree Service
Matt Whited, Dustin Gatwood, Kelsey Lauerman, Chloe Madden, Josh, Angel, and Patsyann Honeycutt
Tesla Savage, Lucas Cameron, Shawn Eversole, James Tonner, the Burton crew, Fred Mills, Mahalia Dunn, and Mike Green
Thanks to their efforts, the Tigers are set to take the field as scheduled—showcasing not just their athletic skill, but the strength and unity of the Circleville community.
