Special to the Free Lance
The Hollister Aftershox, a 13-and-under traveling baseball team, is on its way to the Super Series Winter National Championship Tournament in late December after being invited after a strong performance in an area tournament.
This marks the second straight year the team has qualified; last year it did not make the trip because it needed more time to raise funds. This year’s tournament takes place Dec. 27-Jan. 3 in Phoenix, Ari.
The team was formed in the spring of 2003 and travels throughout central and northern California playing in tournaments.
The Aftershox took third out of 17 teams in their first tournament of this season, playing against teams from the San Joaquin Valley, Central Coast, Northern California and Nevada.
The team has held several fundraisers over the past year to help offset the costs and will have one final fundraiser on Dec. 2. It is currently pre-selling barbecue tri-tip dinners. Dinners for four and for two are available, as well as individual tri-tips. They will all be available for pick-up Dec. 2.
Those wishing to purchase may contact any team member or call Janet Slibsager at (831) 636-0641 or visit Bill’s Bullpen or Brigantino Irrigation. Pre-sale is recommended, however some walk up purchases will be available.
