Three Maryland Retirement Communities Face Off in 20th Annual Softball Tournament

The competition was friendly, but the players came to win! Resident athletes from three retirement communities, developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, took to the field at Charlestown in Catonsville, MD, for the 20th Annual Erickson Senior Living Softball Tournament, celebrating two decades of friendly rivalry and a shared love of the game.

The Charlestown Sluggers, led by coaches Bob Nitsch and Rick Jones, defended their home turf, capturing their 4th consecutive championship against teams from Oak Crest in Parkville and Riderwood in Silver Spring. The tournament has become a 20-year tradition, bringing residents together for friendly competition and an opportunity to reconnect with friends from neighboring communities. This year's tournament held special significance as it was hosted on Charlestown's newly completed front lawn, which opened just a month earlier.

The competition began with Oak Crest defeating Riderwood, 8-4. Charlestown then earned a 19-0 victory over Riderwood before defeating Oak Crest, 8-1, to secure the tournament championship.

Tournament Results:

• Oak Crest defeated Riderwood, 8-4
• Charlestown defeated Riderwood, 19-0
• Charlestown defeated Oak Crest, 8-1