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SOFTBALL: A by-the-numbers look at injuries in the sport

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SOFTBALL INJURY INCIDENTS 

63,795 – Average number of injuries per year in softball, which means the sport produces the seventh most injuries out of 33 sports analyzed.

94,273 – Number of softball injuries reported in 2015.

1,686 – Average number of concussions per year.

8,529 – Average number of face injuries per year.

4,884 – Average number of head injuries per year, concussion and non-concussion related.

605 – Number of injuries which required complete hospitalization.

52 – Average number of injuries in which the patient was held for observation.

26 – Average number of softball-related deaths per year.

18.7 – Number of injuries per 100,000 participants.

The highest incidence of injuries occurs in players between 13-17 years old.

Statistics provided by: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, which collects data from United States-based hospitals with a required emergency room visit. These numbers include any type of softball played, ranging from recreational to scholastic to professional.

Pros of wearing

Overall safety and protection, inexpensive equipment

Cons of wearing

Discomfort, appearance of mask and sweat

The most popular brand of face guard comes from a Florida-based brand called Rip-It, with many of them retailing from between $30-$50 – with the price depending on features such as extra padding, an extra ponytail strap and extra chin cup. (Courtesy photo from Rip-It) 

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Nocona gets delivered new press box

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Nocona got its new press box into place this week at Jack Crane Stadium. The old press box, which was in place for more than 60 years, was taken out in early June and moved to Indian Valley Raceway. The new press box was by the Southern Bleacher Company out of Graham. Athletic Director Black Crutsinger said they looked at a lot of press boxes and decided they liked the one at Lindsay High School and went with that model. Sean Hutson operated the crane from the Hurd Crane Service that put the press box up for Nocona.

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Richey repeats at IFYR

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Sunset native Cason Richey (right) and his team roping partner Beldon Cox from Weatherford repeated as the International Finals Youth Rodeo champions last weekend at Shawnee, OK. Richey and Cox won the previous year and were able to complete the repeat by catching three steers in a combined time of 16.6 seconds. Richey is expected to compete attend Texas Tech University this fall and compete on the rodeo team.

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Youth rodeo awards presented

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The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo presented awards for its summer season this week. Tess Egenbacher won the top cowgirl buckle for the 13-18 age division, which was presented to her by Kyle Bishop. (Courtesy photo)

The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo had its awards ceremony this week, giving out plaques and buckles to the top competitors throughout the summer season.
There were four age categories with five events to compete in for the young athletes.
Along with the best results in each event, at the end the overall best cowboy and cowgirl in each age division was awarded as well.
The lead line division, in which an adult helps the young competitors, saw Rylee Stewart win the first in poles, barrel racing and mystery event on her way to win top cowgirl.
Hattie Snow got the fastest time in the flags event and Lany Shupak got the fastest goat time. Riggin Bishop got named the top cowboy in the division.
In the eight-and-under division, Whitley Goins won the top cowgirl and Trell Carpenter won top cowboy. Goins got the fastest times in barrel racing, flags and mystery event. Carpenter got the fastest time in poles and goats.
In the 9-12 age division, Sage Keck won the top cowgirl while Chisum Carpenter won the top cowboy. Keck got the fastest times in four of the five divisions. Only Layna Taylor getting the fastest goat time prevented her from winning in a clean sweep.
In the 13-18 age division, Tess Egenbacher won the top overall cowgirl award.
Kiley McCracken won both the barrel racing and flags event. Emma Strahan won the poles and mystery event. Hadlee Bryan won the goats event.
There was no top overall cowboy in the age division.

To see the times for the winners of each event in all four age categories along with pictures of all of the top cowboys and cowgirls, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.

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