Alisha Yocum There is nothing quite like the excitement of Opening Day at Thurmont Little League (TLL) when suddenly the fields that lay dormant for months are once again filled with over 200 ball players, ranging in agefrom 4-12. On April 5, TLL President Alex Kline welcomed the family and friends sitting in the stands…

By Alisha Yocum Elle Smith Nominated by: Erin Code While many know Elle Smith as a familiar face in local real estate with J&B, it’s her unwavering dedication to the community, warm presence, and genuine kindness that are what truly set her apart. She frequently sponsors many of the local sports teams and was recently…

Alisha Yocum Each year, Thurmont Little League (TLL) selects some of its top players to represent the league in All-Star Tournaments. This time of year typically showcases some of the best youth baseball in the area, and this year was no exception. All tournaments follow a double-elimination format. The 8-10 All-Star Team played in the…

Alisha Yocum The Thurmont Little League (TLL) season is winding down, and the playoff and In-House all-star games did not leave us disappointed. Some great youth baseball was played by all our players. In the Minor League Division, the Minor Eagles, coached by Justus Yocum, faced off against the Minors Red Sox, led by Jacob…

Alisha Yocum If you live in the area, there is a good chance you were asked by a Thurmont Little Leaguer to support their most recent fundraiser: the Hit-A-Thon. This is Thurmont Little League’s (TLL) biggest and most critical fundraiser for the year. The way it works is the players ask for donations. For every…

by Kristen Bodmer Graduation season is here. We would like to congratulate all of the 2024 seniors. What a huge accomplishment! We want you to know we are so proud of you. Always dream big, and you will go places.  “If you never dream, you will never know the endless possibilities of what you can…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The 2023 Spring Season is well under way at Thurmont Little League (TLL). Our five TLL Majors baseball teams kicked off their season by participating in the annual Garel Hauver Memorial Tournament, hosted by Brunswick Little League, on March 25 and 26. Despite heavy rains canceling many of the first…

Ryan Tokar, CYA Basketball March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: Another season of Thurmont Little League (TLL) is already underway. The registration period for our baseball and softball programs closed on February 11, with over 300 registered players. Evaluations for the Majors and Minors divisions took place on Sunday, February 12…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League While there is no true offseason at Thurmont Little League (TLL), December and January are perhaps the quietest months for our families, as the winter sports season is in full gear. Despite this, our board of directors remains hard at work planning for the upcoming spring. Our Facilities Manager, Alex…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The days are getting shorter, and the evening air has started to gain a slight chill. Soon, the mountains around the Thurmont Little League (TLL) complex will be full of colorful leaves. It’s hard to believe that another fall ball season has already reached its mid-way point. On any given…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League When we left off in last month’s edition of The Catoctin Banner, the Thurmont Little League (TLL) Minors All Stars were still fighting their way through the Emory Frye Tournament hosted by Brunswick Little League. After stringing together 3 straight victories, the team made it to the Championship game, where…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The regular season has come to an end at Thurmont Little League (TLL), but there is still a lot of baseball to be played! As the normal slate of games concluded, the league quickly moved into All-Star and tournament season.  First up were the TLL in-house All-Star games for the…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League It’s hard to believe another season of Thurmont Little League (TLL) is already under way. It may still be a bit chilly outside, but the season is off to a hot start. The registration period for baseball and our brand-new softball program closed on February 13. Evaluations for the majors…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League As the ice and snow continue to blanket the ground, it’s hard to believe that baseball season will begin in just a few short weeks. The registration period for baseball and our brand-new softball program will close on February 13. There is still a lot of other work to be…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League Thurmont Little League (TLL) is well underway with its largest fall season to date. This season saw 193 total registrations, up from the previous high of 148 last year. It is wonderful to see more and more children from the surrounding community coming out to participate and learn the game…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League Thurmont Little League (TLL) closed registration for its fall season on August 15, and practices began in late August for the majority of its players. It was a welcome sight for many; however, for others, it seemed as if there was no off-season to speak of due to the many…

Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The regular season came to an end for the Thurmont Little League (TLL), but there was still a lot of baseball to be played! As the normal slate of games concluded, the league quickly moved into All-Star and tournament season.  First up were the TLL In-House All-Star games for the…

After months of planning, Thurmont Little League’s (TLL)opening day arrived on Saturday, April 10. Unfortunately, due to several days of rainy weather, the full slate of games scheduled for the day were forced to be postponed. However, despite the soggy conditions, and lack of games, the league proceeded with the festivities and a wonderful time…

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Thurmont Little League was excited to kick off its 2021 spring season. As the weather began to warm up and all the snow and ice melted, players and coaches resumed practicing in early March. The response to baseball this year was extremely positive, even with the pandemic, as…