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The future is looking brighter than ever at PHSC West Campus ’ all new Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op Park , thanks to the state-of-the-art lighting system on our baseball fields . After receiving the generous gift of $ 480,000 gift from the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative , Inc . ( WREC ) this past fall , several stakeholders from the College quickly went to work on making the once dream – into reality .
On January 22 , crowds gathered as the sun set and a countdown began .. 10,9,8 ..... 4,3,2,1 ..... FLASH .
The air was filled with the aroma of Cracker Jacks and classic organ music to the tune of “ Take me out to the ball-game ” as the lights turned on and the beautiful turf was illuminated . Event attendees got a front row seat at the future of PHSC Baseball with a sneak peek at the architectural renderings and the opportunity to put their “ name in the game ”, literally , by purchasing a brick for the new Walk of Fame .
The following morning , a group of baseball alumni dusted off their cleats and gathered to play ball in the annual Alumni Baseball game . The bleachers were full of family members and friends excited to watch the game .
At PHSC Baseball ’ s first ever game “ Under the Lights ” the crowd did not disappoint ! Throwing out the honorary First Pitch was Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative , Inc . ( WREC ) Board member Desmond Gene Little and his great-grandson Jackson . Dr . Bob Bade even invited Mr . Little and others to watch the game with him and join the live broadcast from the Press Box .
These new lights put PHSC on the map ; not only at night for the neighboring airport and pilots , but for the Pasco County community as a space to have outdoor evening and late-night events . The impact of the lighting system extends beyond Bobcat Country and into the local community . Thanks to our community partners we are looking forward to illuminating Ridge Road for many years to come .
Mr . Joe Marina , Dr . Timothy Beard , Mr . Gene Little , Mr . David Lambert . Joe Marina and David Lambert from WREC spoke at the event and presented the check to PHSC President , Timothy Beard at the event .
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