BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) — The Pride Assist Baseball team has fun playing scrimmage games against each other, but this season they’re ready for some new competition.

Their coach, Jenn Heaton, hopes other baseball and softball teams in the area will come and play her team in the spring. She says her players are eager to learn more about baseball from other players.

Players like Jacob, Lauren and Wendy say Pride Assist Baseball is all about having fun with friends. Wendy’s mother, Sue Calhoun, calls Pride Assist Baseball “acceptance personified.” Players and parents credit Coach Heaton with creating this fun and inclusive experience for people of all abilities, but Coach Heaton says it’s thanks to God and his son Jack, who loved baseball all his life.

Players have big dreams, according to Heaton, and one of those dreams is to meet and play with the Texas A&M Baseball team. Lorenzo and Jimmy, both players on the team, agree that if they get to face the Aggies, Pride Assist Baseball is sure to come away with the win.

After beating the Aggies, they say they’re going to play the Houston Astros, and probably beat them too.

If you know anyone who plays baseball or softball in the Brazos Valley, let them know that the Pride Assist Baseball team wants to play them this spring. You can get in touch with Heaton by calling 979-229-5089.

Heaton says the team also needs a facility to train and play games. They had to move several times due to bad weather and they were unable to find a place to train. The players look forward to seeing each other and playing baseball each week, and Heaton says she hates having to cancel when they can’t find a place to play. If you think you would be able to help the team find a home ground, contact Coach Heaton.

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