Nighttime softball tournament moved to Colfax

COLFAX—Usually held in Selah every year, the “Under the Milky Way” softball tournament moved to Colfax Aug. 29-30, running from 7 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. at McDonald Park.

A total of 18 teams, made up of girls 18 & under, participated in the round-robin format, with no winner.

“It was a fun little tournament, we made sure we were following all guidelines,” said Pete Koerner, tournament co-director, referring to virus protocols. “It was all for the kids. We want these girls to play.”

Using the park’s one field with lights, a second field was lit by lights brought in from the McGregor Company. Koerner...