This past December, 1and1 made their second trip to Nicaragua. Being able to see the work done over the past year was absolutely incredible. We never could have dreamed the work in Nicaragua could be where it is today. After leveling the baseball field and supplying the entire team with gloves and equipment, we recently purchased bases to lay out the baseball diamond. Not only does the school practice and play on the field regularly, but it has already become a place where people from around the community come and play.

Within the past year, the school has put together their own team and they compete with other teams from around the region. There are even five boys who were selected to play for Esteli’s state team in their upcoming “Little League World Series”. When we first arrived, we learned one of the boy’s father had mainly coached them, but on our last day another man named Nolan arrived. Nolan, a professional Nicaraguan baseball player, lives in Condega and has been volunteering his time whenever he is not playing. Nolan has since retired from baseball due to a shoulder injury and to spend more time with his young family.

On our team, we had a turf grass expert who was able to give us invaluable information about how to get quality turf on the field. Our plan for the upcoming year is to build a backstop and fence around the field, continue working on turf grass management, and putting a bilingual bible in every student’s hand. Although these are some major tasks, with the continued support and prayers we have received we anticipate even greater growth for the next year. There is no way for us to understand the impact we have made in the lives of many young people and with your prayers and donations we can continue our mission of Developing Disciples Through Athletics.