August 3rd, 2024 – 11:45 AM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Saturday morning the 2024 Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament took place at the Alto Park baseball fields.
This Southern Softball Association tournament serves as a fundraiser for the local Special Olympics.
Multiple public service and law enforcement agencies were present to volunteer at the event including the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Rome Police, Floyd County Police, the Rome-Floyd Fire Department, and Georgia State Patrol.
(In the video above) Former Sheriff Tim Burkhalter spoke about the history of Cops 4 Kids in Rome, Chaplain David Thornton talked about how this year’s event was different from previous years, and Sheriff Dave Roberson also spoke about the importance of having events like Cops 4 Kids
Update:
According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, this year’s event raised over $14,000!
Tournament Results:
8u SILVER:
Champions- Stingers
Finalist- Navigators
8u BRONZE:
Champions- Peaches
Finalist- USSSA Pride
8u GOLD:
Champions- Easton Elite
Finalist- Fury 16
10u GOLD:
Champions- Dracarys
Finalist- USSSA Pride
10u SILVER:
Champions- Force Elite 14
Finalist- Lethal Ladies
10u BRONZE:
Champions- LC dirt divas
Finalist- Georgia dream
12u:
Champions- Pressure
Finalist- Wolfpack