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MARINES CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.- Their hearts raced as two competitors prepared to face off. A loud crack of lumber was heard over the diamond as a batter rips a screeching line drive to the outfield giving Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby C. Brown a chance to showcase the talents he has as an outfielder. After diving for the catch, Brown threw to first base to double up the runner who left first before the catch. Brown threw a rocket and hit Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan R. Cape in the glove getting the out for their team.
Both Cape and Brown are candidates for the All-Marine softball team after showing great mental and physical talent in the game of softball during the 2011 East Coast Regional Tournament.
The All-Marine camp was held Aug. 26-Sept.2 at Cherry Point, which is the home installation of both Brown and Cape.
Brown and Cape have been selected to attend camp twice with Marine Corps sports but neither have been selected to the All-Marine team before.
“I’ve played baseball my whole life and had to switch to softball about five years ago,” said Brown, who played baseball in high school and college.
Cape said he feels his experience playing baseball has helped him become a well-rounded softball player.
“Having a history of playing baseball has given me the knowledge and an advantage of knowing how the game is played,” said Cape. “I appreciate the game and the hard work that goes into it.”
Brown said he is honored to be at the All-Marine softball camp learning and playing with the best the Marine Corps has to offer.
“I have told myself from day one ‘I have to work harder because I am in the Navy,’” said Brown. “I feel I have to work that little bit harder to get noticed. I am trying to beat out some amazingly talented players who are tough on me. They push me to be better and expect me to be perfect.”
Brown said he thinks the key elements to making the team are hard work, perfected execution and a lot of heart.
“To make this team you have to give it all you got, all the time and pray it is enough,” said Cape. “I have been blessed by God to have a very supportive family and a command that has allowed me to compete in All-Marine sports. Those support points plus my hard work and good work ethic hopefully will be enough.”
Cape and Brown will have to battle hard and depend on their history and experience in this sport to secure a spot on the All-Marine softball team.
“My past has set me up for success,” said Cape. “My desire to win is a trait I’ve learned over the years. The older I’ve gotten and the younger the talent pool gets drives me to stay in shape to compete. At this level of competition you need to be at your best physically and mentally. Without preparation and dedicated support you cannot, and probably will not, make it to this level of play in anything you do.”
| Date Taken: | 09.02.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 09.09.2011 14:03 |
| Story ID: | 76765 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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