Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is not only back, but growing

Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

After a 15 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

After budget cuts to the city's recreation program forced a 15 year hiatus, Chief Thomas pursued a grant with the Muskegon Community Foundation to bring baseball back for the city's youth.

Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

After a 15 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

There were four teams in 2016, but Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph Thomas says there will likely be 6 this summer.

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Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

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After a 15 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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Parents and community members come together for the league's games and practices.

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After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

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The league is a huge part of the community and bringing everyone together.

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After budget cuts to the city's recreation program forced a 15 year hiatus, Chief Thomas pursued a grant with the Muskegon Community Foundation to bring baseball back for the city's youth.

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After budget cuts to the city's recreation program forced a 15 year hiatus, Chief Thomas pursued a grant with the Muskegon Community Foundation to bring baseball back for the city's youth.

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Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

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After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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Parents and community members come together for the league's games and practices.

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Parents and community members come together for the league's games and practices.

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After a 16 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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After a 15 year hiatus, the Muskegon Heights Police Athletic League is back and growing each summer.

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Currently geared towards youth 8 to 12, the league is looking to expand so that 13 and 14-year-olds can keep playing ball.

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There were four teams in 2016, but Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph Thomas says there will likely be 6 this summer.

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There were four teams in 2016, but Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph Thomas says there will likely be 6 this summer.

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