TSOG Guardians Showdown

**More Than an Officials Association. A Commitment to the Game.**

At **Tri-State Officials Group (TSOG)**, we believe officiating is about more than calling balls, strikes, safe, or out. It's about protecting the integrity of the game, developing confident and knowledgeable officials, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Through quality training, mentorship, and continued education, we're helping officials grow both on and off the field. Every clinic, meeting, and assignment is an opportunity to raise the standard of officiating and support one another.

But our mission doesn't stop there.

Through tournaments, events, and community partnerships, TSOG proudly gives back by funding the **Guardians of the Game Scholarship**, investing in student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and a passion for softball. We believe the future of our game depends on supporting the next generation.

Whether you're an experienced official, someone interested in becoming one, or simply a supporter of youth sports, we invite you to learn more about what TSOG is building throughout the Tri-State area.

Visit our website to learn about our mission, membership benefits, training opportunities, and the Guardians of the Game Scholarship:

🌐 **https://tristateofficialsgroup.com/**

**Protecting Officials. Supporting the Game. Investing in the Future.**

🥎 8U TEAMS — WE WANT YOU! 🥎

Format change for the 8U Division at the TSOG Guardians of the Game Softball Showdown!

📅 Saturday, July 11
📍 Grayson, KY
🥎 3-Game Guarantee
⏱️ One-Day Tournament Format

This is a great opportunity to give your young athletes a fun, competitive tournament experience while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds benefit the TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship Fund, helping recognize high school senior softball players who exemplify teamwork, fair play, honor, and integrity.

Bring your 8U team and be part of a tournament that’s about more than just softball—it’s about building the future of the game.

📲 Reserve your spot today!

🚨 **LAST CALL FOR TEAMS!** 🚨

We're looking for a few more teams to complete the field for the **TSOG Guardians of the Game Softball Showdown**!

🥎 **Divisions Needed:**
✅ 8U
✅ 10U
✅ 18U

⭐ **All-Star Teams:** If there's enough interest, we're ready to open an **All-Star Only Division!** Gather your team and let us know you're in!

📍 Grayson, KY
📅 July 11–12

Compete against quality competition while supporting a great cause. **Proceeds benefit the TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship Fund**, helping recognize outstanding high school senior softball players who exemplify teamwork, fair play, honor, and integrity.

📲 Don't wait—contact us today to reserve your spot before the tournament fills!

🍂🥎 SAVE THE DATE! 🥎🍂

Registration is now OPEN for the TSOG Guardians of the Game Fall Softball Showdown!

📅 September 19–20
📍 Grayson Sports Park – Grayson, KY

Join us for a weekend of outstanding fastpitch competition while making a difference beyond the diamond.

❤️ Proceeds from the tournament benefit the TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship Fund, which provides an annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior softball player who exemplifies the values of a true Guardian of the Game—teamwork, fair play, honor, and integrity.

Bring your team, compete against great competition, and help us invest in the future of our sport.

📣 Register your team today and be part of something bigger than softball!

🏆🥎 Congratulations to Rebecca “Becca” Conrad! 🥎🏆

The Tri-State Officials Group is proud to announce that Rebecca “Becca” Conrad has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship.

This scholarship honors a student who exemplifies the qualities of a true Guardian of the Game—leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and a deep respect for the sport of softball.

Becca’s dedication both on and off the field made her a standout candidate and a deserving choice for this first-ever award. We are honored to support her as she continues her academic and athletic journey at Syracuse University and look forward to all she will accomplish in the future.

The TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship was established to recognize and encourage young people who positively impact the game as players, officials, coaches, and volunteers.

Congratulations, Becca, and thank you for representing the very best of softball.

Tri-State Officials Group Congratulates Five Officials Selected for the 2026 WVSSAC State Softball Tournament

The Tri-State Officials Group is proud to recognize five of our members who have earned the honor of being selected to officiate in the 2026 WVSSAC State Softball Tournament.

Congratulations to:

Stan Herrenkohl
Steve Sanders
Billy Price
Jeff Lucas
Herb Murphy

Selection to the state tournament is one of the highest honors a softball official can achieve. These assignments are awarded to officials who have consistently demonstrated professionalism, rules knowledge, sound judgment, dedication to the game, and a commitment to excellence throughout the season.

These five officials represent the very best of the Tri-State Officials Group and embody the values that our organization strives to promote both on and off the field. Their selection reflects countless hours spent preparing, studying, mentoring, and serving the student-athletes and schools throughout our region.

We are honored to have these officials representing TSOG on West Virginia's biggest stage and congratulate each of them on this well-deserved achievement.

Thank you for your dedication to the game of softball and for serving as true Guardians of the Game.

Congratulations Stan, Steve, Billy, Jeff, and Herb!

🥎🏆 The first-ever TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship recipient has been selected.

This student truly represents leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect for the game of softball.

Official announcement coming soon…

Deadline to apply for the first Guardian of The Game Scholarship is quickly approaching. Application can be found at the following link:

https://tristateofficialsgroup.com/

🏆 Investing in the Future of Softball 🥎

The TSOG Guardians of the Game Scholarship supports students who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and leadership in softball.

📅 Apply by May 1, 2026

Email: [email protected] for application

💙 Donations help make this scholarship possible and directly support the next generation of players and officials.

Apply. Support. Protect the Game.