College baseball players make a splash with kids in Nelsonville
By: Maria Monesi
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – On Wednesday, smiles and laughter from college baseball players and the community of Nelsonville filled the afternoon at the city’s pool.
The Nelsonville Aquatic Center hosted the Southern Ohio Copperheads, a summer collegiate league based in Athens, for a Swim With the Snakes event. The afternoon at the pool is the team’s way to connect with fans.
There was food, games and contagious smiles. At least a dozen kids joined players in the water to play sharks and minnows and Marco Polo. For Copperheads player Jordan Long, the event brought back childhood memories.
“It truly means a lot because I know growing up there was a summer team around me in Dayton,” Long said. “I used to remember a lot of players, like they used to interact with us.”
Long is grateful to be on the other side now as a player.
“It’s actually a blessing to be able to impact people’s lives,” he said.