The annual Jake Hodge Wiffle Ball Tournament is set to take place this weekend in Princeton.
This tournament aims to raise funds for scholarships in memory of 12-year-old Jake Hodge, the son of Denis and Shannon Hodge from Marion, who tragically passed away in his sleep, with an autopsy revealing no medical issues to explain his death.
In a phone interview with WPKY’s News Edge, Denis Hodge shared that the Jake Hodge Wiffle Ball Tournament has been held for about 10 years. He noted that Ken and Katie Parker, members of the Jake Hodge Foundation, generously offer their Little Yankee Stadium and Little Field of Dreams in their backyard, rebuilt after the original ball fields were destroyed in the December 2021 tornado.
click to download audioHe says they have been very blessed with tremendous support for the Foundation, which has enabled them to award over $150,000 in scholarships.
click to download audioHe mentioned that the tournament would kick off on Friday afternoon and continue on Saturday.
click to download audioHowever, Hodge added that the concessions is the talk of the tournament.
click to download audioHe said that seventeen teams have signed up for this weekend’s tournament, and there is no charge to attend the games.
click to download audioHodge remarked that there are many unique aspects of the Wiffle Ball Tournament that make it special.
click to download audioThe tournament will be held at 1301 South Jefferson Street in Princeton.
