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A Letter from our President-
2/20/25
To the Halfway Baseball Community, Halfway National Little League is more than just a baseball field; it's a place where children grow, form lifelong friendships, and families connect. It's where moms meet, dads nervously pace, and younger siblings play. The joy of knowing HNLL's special place in the lives of families keeps me coming back season after season, even after twelve years as Little League President. I invite every member of our Halfway National community to consider how they can volunteer and support HNLL this season. Volunteering provides advantages for children, the community, and the volunteers. Children learn valuable life lessons, such as teamwork and sportsmanship, while developing fundamental sports skills. The community benefits from increased social connections and a sense of shared purpose. For adults, volunteering can be both fulfilling and fun, while also helping them connect with others and stay active. When I first brought my son to t-ball practice in 2009, I had no idea that Halfway would become a second home for me, where I have watched countless kids including my own grow up to become amazing young people. Some people ask when I'll quit, I don't have an answer. I believe our community needs positive influences, and I'm committed to providing that as long as I am able and I encourage you to do the same. I am excited to see what 2025 holds for us at HNLL and am looking forward to an amazing season.
Jennifer Lowery
HISTORY of Halfway National Little League
Halfway Little League was founded by in 1939, the original diamond was in the Park on York Road. The park doesn’t exist anymore, but the memories do. In the 1950’s Halfway Little League moved to Doub Road and became a chartered Little League baseball program in 1956. Doub Road has been since renamed Sterling Road. The land was the property of a farmer who allowed his land to be used for youth baseball.
There was a Minor, Major and Senior League Field on the property. The Major League Field was named Burger Park, after the generous farmer. Some of the sponsors of that time reflect some of businesses that a lot of us grew up with, and are long gone. Burger Chef, Two Guys, Eichelberger Shell, Pizza Hut, Coffman Lumber, and the Herald Mail are a few sponsors from that era.
In 1982 Halfway Little League moved to Halfway County Park, now known as Marty Snook Park. The complex is now known as the Joseph E. Widmyer Complex had a Major, Minor, and Senior League field. Two years later the T-Ball field was added. Donald L. Gehr Builder/Contractor was an original sponsor at the new park, along with Charles A. Gibney Florist.
During the nineties Halfway Little League won three District One championships. The first one was 1991 and we are starting to see this team come back now to coach their kids at Halfway Little League. The second two were at the end of the decade, 1998 and 1999. These two teams were led by Nick Adenhart a hard throwing right hander that left many players walking back to the dugout in confusion on how to go about getting the bat on the ball. Nick went 9-0 during that two year run and kept getting better threw high school and in 2008 found himself on the mound starting for the Anaheim Angels in the Major Leagues. Nick was taken from us on April 9, 2009, decades too soon. Halfway Little League rededicated the Major League field in Nick’s honor. Nick first began to gain notoriety as a special player on this field, now known as The Nicholas James Adenhart Memorial Field. We will never forget Nick’s fastball or his infectious laugh.
In 2010 Halfway Little League returned to their winning ways by winning their first Maryland District One Little League championship in eleven years.
In 2012 Halfway Little League added Fast Pitch Girls Softball to their program. It was a great success, not only did the kids and parents have a wonderful time but the girls rewarded all of the fans with a District Championship highlighted by an unforgettable nine inning game to clinch the championship.
In 2021 Halfway had it's first intermediate team to play at the complex on a newly renovated field. The players found great success and had a fun season.
In the fall of 2021 the decision was made that it was time to move forward with a formal merger with National Little League to keep both programs viable and strong, to share resources and to strengthen youth baseball in District 1. In December 2021 the merger was approved and Halfway and National officially became known as Halfway National Little League. The first games of the new Halfway National Little League Organization were played in April 2022 at the Marty Snook Complex but the board of Directors remained committed to maintaining the Staley Park Facility for the history and commitment to the community.