In the bottom half though, Red’s Isaac G led off with a homer of his own before Captain Jack blasted one well up in the treetops behind the left field fence to tie it up 2-2. It didn’t take long for Gray to jump out front when 3 rd hitter Soren tattooed the first pitch he saw high into the left center field trees with a man on for a quick 2-0 lead. Inside the circles, words and cheers of inspiration and encouragement came pouring out of each Captain and his Stars support staff before all headed down to the Fred Pierce Field, home to the traditional opening event, the Stars Softball game.Īfter a few formalities, Umpire Shep bellowed “Play Ball!” as Red took the field (Chilltop Director Mary Beth threw the ceremonial first pitch). The teams gathered for the first of several pre-session “psych up” meetings, where each team surrounded its leaders. It’s a delicious way to kick off Color War 2022!Īfter breakfast and the usual morning inspection, and with another spectacular Maine weather day in store… “Gray Team to the Mail House, Red Team to the Pine Grove” – the anticipated call for the official opening finally came. Red & Gray Breakfast Buffet – the meal everyone’s been waiting for all summer! The Sky Chefs and their assistants put on a huge spread of eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast sticks, hash browns, muffins, cinnamon rolls, bagels, and an enormous fresh-cut fruit salad. That’s because in the morning, there’s a fantastic surprise to find.īeginning at sunrise we heard them shouting, “I’m on Red!”, “I’m on Gray!”, “What team are you on?” - over and over and over… as energetic and exciting as the first day of camp, and way before reveille had sounded. The significance of this tiny slice of Red or Gray fabric is something that only a Skylemar camper or alum truly understands.Ī few tried to stay up, but like with the Tooth Fairy, most knew it wise to go to sleep. Long past midnight, the Captains and their assistants “pinned” the pillows of their teammates with the appropriately-colored ribbon. Commissioner Shep oversees, but he plays no role in the selections.įollowing the Draft, the magic happened. It’s a complex and strategic process, with intentional decisions made with one goal in mind…to win.

Last night, while all were asleep, the Captains drafted the Color War teams for 2022.

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