Two Represent Potosi at All-Star Game

by Alexandria Pennekamp

The All-Star events include football, basketball, baseball, and of course softball. The Division 5 South Softball team is made up of students from the southern part of Wisconsin. They will compete against student-athletes on the team from Division 5 North. There were only 12 female student-athletes selected to compete on the All-Star Team. The coaches nominate two people to participate in this sporting event. Jadyn Noonan and Amber Sue Udelhoven were both selected to represent Potosi High School at the All-Star Game in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

I interviewed Jadyn Noonan, as I interviewed Amber Sue a few months ago talking about the basketball All-Star Game. I asked Jadyn a couple of questions regarding what it means to be selected for this year’s summer event. There are different types of fundraising that goes on for these different sports. The football players are raising money for children with cancer, and baseball and softball are raising money for The Special Olympics. There are certain amounts that participants have to raise for these events. Softball players are supposed to raise $300 or more. Jadyn has raised more than $300. The way she fundraised was from the help of her parents to let the community know. Her reaction when she got chosen was feeling honored and excited to play, not just for herself, but with her best friend Amber Udelhoven. When you donate money you get a chance to go to the game for free.

The location of this event is the Wisconsin Dells Sports Complex. This game is the last game they get to play in their high school career. This event is where you get to meet new friends and people.

This is a great organization that is going to a great cause. All of the money that will be raised will go to families in Wisconsin to help with the cost of medical bills, etc. To assist in raising money for the The Special Olympics, you can go to Jadyn’s profile at https://www.wfsca.org/page/show/2520063-2019-rosters