The Dalbo Area Ministerial Softball League (DAMSL), our long‑standing local church softball league, continues to thrive as 34 adult teams and 12 youth teams competed this summer. During its annual tournament on August 8th, the league celebrated its third Hall of Fame class, honoring three outstanding local athletes. The ceremony highlighted decades of dedication, leadership, and community impact — all rooted in the tradition of church softball.
Dallas Tvedt spent 30 years patrolling Left Center Field for Lewis Lake Covenant, earning a reputation for exceptional speed and steady leadership. Lee Olson, who entered the Hall of Fame last year, delivered Dallas’s induction speech and described him as a leader who “led by example, not by yelling.” Dallas also shared one of his favorite memories: three generations of his family playing together on the same team, which is one of unique and great things about softball.
Sherry Campbell made league history as the first woman ever inducted into the DAMSL Hall of Fame, earning unanimous selection. She spent nearly two decades at Siloa Lutheran, playing and coaching youth and adult teams from 1987 to 2006. Sherri’s impact reached far beyond her own dugout — she became one of DAMSL’s most trusted umpires and led training sessions for volunteers across the league, helping build a stronger, more consistent game for everyone. Duke Weisbrod inducted her and spoke to the leadership and dedication she brought to DAMSL year after year.
Ric Evenson’s DAMSL career began at Karmel in 1986, followed by seasons with Open Door and Dalbo Baptist before he finished his playing days at Cross Pointe in 2021. Throughout those decades, his character left the deepest impression. During his induction, Bobby Wolcyn shared a defining story from 2013: Cross Pointe was undefeated late in the season and had just taken the lead over Karmel in the top of the 7th inning. With daylight fading and safety becoming a concern, Ric made the difficult call to end the game and revert the score to the last completed inning — giving Karmel the win and ending Cross Pointe’s perfect season. It was a decision few coaches would make, but one that reflected Ric’s integrity and commitment to doing what was right. Ric also shared that his fondest softball memories were playing alongside his daughters and son‑in‑law.
The Hall of Fame ceremony honored not only athletic achievements, but the values that define DAMSL: family, faith, sportsmanship, and community. Congratulations to Dallas Tvedt, Sherry Campbell, and Ric Evenson on their well‑earned place in league history.
