The National Pro Fastpitch announced that they will be adding a sixth team to the league, the Houston Scrap Yard Dawgs. The team's home field will be located at the Scrap Yard in the Woodlands, just north of Houston. The Dawg's will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Charge, USSSA Pride, and Pennsylvania Rebellion for the 2016 season. 

"We are extremely proud of this announcement, " comments Cheri Kempf, NPF Commisioner. "Professional fastpitch continues to enjoy expansion and the state of Texas gains another jewel in its crown of women's professional sports. The Scrap Yard Sports Complex is already an impressive venue and will most certainly make a great location for the Dawgs to call home." 

Connie May, Director of Operations for Scrap Yard Sports said, “We are very excited that the Scrap Yard Dawgs will call the Scrap Yard Sports Complex their home.  We already host numerous high school and college tournaments, so we are very pleased to be adding a National Pro Fastpitch team to our line-up as well.”



The Scrap Yard Dawgs will rely on the experience of General Manager, Kevin Shelton to manage the details involved in operating a professional sports team. Shelton recently led the latest NPF expansion team, the Dallas Charge, to the playoffs in their inaugural season and is excited about repeating that success in Houston.

"It's an extremely exciting opportunity for women's fastpitch and the entire Houston area." says Shelton. “The NPF is growing and we are pleased to be a part of that growth and honored to provide these gifted women a chance to compete in the sport they love as professionals. Houston has a vibrant fastpitch community. I am confident that the entire area will benefit from the presence of a professional women’s fastpitch team.”

When I sat down with Dallas Charge rookies Lauren Haeger, Renada Davis, and Danielle Henderson, I asked them; what was the one thing they thought would make the league successful? They were unanimous in their answer, "More teams!" Well ladies, it looks like the powers that be are listening. The NPF is on their way to improving the quality of the league.

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To learn more about the Dawgs including their home schedule, announcement of coaching staff and roster additions will be released in the coming months. Follow the Dawgs on the team’s website www.scrapyarddawgs.com and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.