Diameters are Team of the Week
“The Diameters bring a competitive spirit to a recreational sport.” Head coach Eric Vaughn
By: Mike McMurran
Sports Editor
St. Charles City resident Brad Nichols holds the career scoring record in basketball at Fort Zumwalt High School, but nothing beats the thrill he gets playing slow pitch softball with his buddies on the Diameters.
The team has been selected the inaugural FCN Team of the Week, due largely to their antics on the field, such as blasting music prior to each player coming to bat. “Some teams like it, some don’t,” offered shortstop, and team spokesman Ryan Wallace, “we think its cool, and that’s all that matters,” says the St. Charles resident.
It seems Culpepper’s Restaurant, on West Clay made a wise investment when deciding to sponsor the Diameters. “We go there after most games and drink their cold, cold beer,” says Wallace. “And how could we not order their great appetizers,” he says as if he were making a commercial. From the look of most of the players, Culpepper’s will easily get their money back, and them some.
Eric Vaughn, the team’s head coach is a bit more diplomatic, and much easier to believe. “We are mostly just a bunch of guys who are trying to continue living the glory days. We know our most productive athletic days are behind us, but heh, no team out there has more fun than we do.”
Having fun, what a great concept. The team plays twice a week as well as entering a number of tournaments.
To nominate a team for Team of the Week, contact Mike McMurran at 314.280.9189 or mcmurran@charter.net
