The players are already a big hit with young fans who eagerly seek theirautographs. Angie Burnette watched the game Monday, and she thinks theDragons are an inspiration to young women.
Players are excited about having a professional outlet for their talentson the field. Amy Cole isa UNC-Chapel Hill graduate who majored in Political Science. She teachesnear Winston-Salem these days, but her first love is playing ball.
The new Women's Professional Fastpitch League is the latest in a long lineof women's professional sports leagues. As fans begin to buy Dragonsmerchandise, the team's general manager, TomO'Reilly, thinks that women's sports have a bright future. He also hopesthat his team will be successful in a league of their own.
The team's home is at the old Durham Athletic Park. The season officiallybegins Friday, and the team is getting a lot ofattention. ESPN2 plans to televise three of the team's games, includingthe season home opener.
Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
