Rob Bennett of Avonworth Girls Athletic Association (AGAA) addressed Emsworth Council during the Sept. 12 meeting. He requested permission, which was granted, to remove grass from two strips, approximately 10 x 12, for pitch lanes. He said pitchers were having difficulty practicing on grass.

AGAA and Emsworth Council are negotiating a new long-term lease for the Mayernik Field on Huntington Avenue. Details are expected to be finalized in October.

Additionally, Benett announced that 13 high school teams will be participating in a tournament on Sept. 29 and 30, utilizing Mayernik Field, the ACORD field on Camp Horne Road as well as the field at Ohio Township Park on Nicholson Road.