Michel's Classic takes place at Capaha Field
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Hunter Caldwell ~ Arrow Reporter
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(Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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(Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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(Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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(Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 7-11 age division face in the first round of pool to start the day. The Michel Classic is a wiffleball tournamnet held to fundraise money for less fortunate children interested in playing sports, this was the 4th annual Michel Classic with all 4 taking place on Capaha Field. This years event was held on Oct. 21. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 12-15 age division face-off on a field placed at the true home plate of Capaha Field. All championship games were played from Capaha Field's home plate to signify the importance of the game. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Jeff Michel poses for a photo in front of Capaha Field which shows multiple teams competing in the beginning portions of the Michel Classic. Jeff, is a founder along side his sister, Sarah, they both have a strong appreciation for the lessons sports can offer to a develop child that can be used for the rest of their life. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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The Michel Classic held on Oct. 21 at Capaha Field is a wiffleball tournament organized to fundraise for the less fortunate children of Cape Girardeau, MO who are interested in playing sports. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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A member of the 7-11 age division takes batting practice during a break in play. The Michel Classic is held on Capaha Field with this miniature field using the center field wall. This event was held on Oct. 21 to raise money for less fortunate children in Cape Girardeau, MO who are interested in playing sports, coming into this year they have raised roughly $40,000. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 7-11 age division face off in left center field at Capaha Field. 5 of the 6 miniature fields used at least some portion of the actual outfield wall as apart of the outfield the wiffleball games. The Michel Classic has now held 4 annual events at Capaha Field with this year's taking place on Oct. 21. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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(Left) Matt Schellingerhout and his wife, Sarah Schellingerhout pose for a photo during the days festivities. Sarah, is a founder of the MIchel Classic alongside her brother, Jeff, Sarah believes sports provide important lessons that can be used for the rest of your life. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 1st place team in the 7-11 age division pose with the founders of the Michel Classic and their 1st place plaque after their victory in the championship game. The Michel Classic is a wiffleball tournament with 3 age divisions playing during different portions of the day across multiple miniature fields set up on Capaha Field. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 1st place team in the 12-15 age division pose with their plaque and the founders of the Michel Classic in celebration of their victory. The Michel Classic was held on Oct. 21 at Capaha Field. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 1st place team face their semi-final opponent on their way to the championship game. This event is held at Capaha Field to fundraise for less fortunate children in Cape Girardeau, MO who are interested in playing sports. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the both teams shake hands after the championship game to conclude the Michel Classic. This event was held on Oct. 21 at Capaha Field. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)
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Members of the 1st place team of the adult division pose with the founders of the Michel Classic to cap off the Oct. 21 event held at Capaha Field. (Photo by Hunter Caldwell)