Come watch some great high school baseball action at the 4th Annual First National Bank First Pitch Classic, presented by CNK Athletic Equipment! 

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March 24, 2016

4th Annual First Pitch Classic Begins Saturday

32 high school teams will participate in this year's First National Bank

First Pitch Classic, presented by CNK Athletic Equipment

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints will host the week-long 4th Annual First National Bank of Waverly “First Pitch Classic” beginning Saturday, March 26.

A total of 32 high school teams will compete in an 18-game schedule over the seven-day period. “Opening Day” for Ohio High School baseball is Saturday, March 26, and there will be four games slated at VA Memorial Stadium, starting at 10:00 a.m.

There will be two games each afternoon beginning on Monday, March 28, running through Friday, April 1, with the first game starting at 4:15 p.m. each day. The event will wrap up on Saturday, April 2 with four more games, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The “First Pitch Classic” was established in 2013 with the idea of providing local baseball fans the opportunity to watch some of the “elite” prep programs from around the state and southeastern Ohio.  Many of the teams are perennial powers and recent state champions, making this week-long event one of the top showcases of high school baseball in Ohio.

A number of the players featured in these games are already committed to top Division I collegiate baseball programs, and many more are being heavily recruited to further their respective careers in baseball. The odds are very good that some of these young players will be performing in the professional ranks in years to come.

CNK Athletic Equipment of Circleville is also a contributing sponsor.

Each day’s admission is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Concessions will be available also.

SCHEDULE OF GAMES

Saturday, March 26
10:00 – Oak Hill vs Westfall
12:30 – Wheelersburg vs. Jonathan Alder
3:00 – Greenup County, KY vs. Toledo Christian
5:30 – West Jefferson vs. Zane Trace

Monday, March 28
4:15 – Hilliard Davidson vs. Delaware Hayes
7:30 – Cuyahoga Heights vs. Fairfield Union

Tuesday, March 29
4:15 – Amanda Clearcreek vs. Sandusky Perkins
7:30 – Marysville vs. Wheelersburg

Wednesday, March 30
4:15 – Hilliard Darby vs. Hilliard Davidson
7:30 – Saint Albans, WV vs. Sandusky Perkins

Thursday, March 31
4:15 - Heath vs. Licking Heights
7:30 – Upper Arlington vs. Pickerington Central

Friday, April 1
4:15 – Jackson vs. Teays Valley
7:30 – Bloom-Carroll vs. Lakewood

Saturday, April 2
10:00 – Piketon vs. Gallia Academy
12:30 – Chillicothe vs. Lebanon
3:00 – Adena vs. Waverly
5:30 – Wheelersburg vs. Lorain

About The Chillicothe Paints

The Chillicothe Paints are a charter member of the summer collegiate wood-bat Prospect League with 11 other teams spread across six states. For more than 20 years, the Paints have provided affordable, family-friendly entertainment and championship quality baseball for the southern Ohio community. The Paints also host various youth, high school, and college baseball and softball games, as well as many other events throughout the year. Advertising and season-ticket information is available by calling 740-773-TEAM and you can visit the website at www.chillicothepaints.com.

Media Contact: 

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jacob@chillicothepaints.com