Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County with 83 teams

Winesburg Park will host 83 softball teams when the Paul Laney Tournament returns to Holmes County on July 31 and Aug. 1. The weekend event is built around softball, live music and fundraising, with proceeds aimed at local families facing medical bills and other expenses.

The tournament website bills the event as “Fun With A Cause” and says its purpose is to “provide relief to families with financial need.” That mission gives the two-day schedule a practical edge for Holmes County families deciding whether to spend the weekend at Winesburg Park: it is not only a sports tournament, but also a fundraiser tied directly to local needs.

The site links the event’s name to Paul Laney, a professional baseball announcer known as “The Voice” and a statistician for the Tullahoma Little League. It also recalls that, for years, youth in the Wayne and Holmes County area looked forward to traveling to the southern states for yearly softball nationals, where a win brought bragging rights and a lasting sense of accomplishment.

Your Ohio News said the tournament will feature 83 teams, giving the return a sizable field for a short summer run. The same coverage said the event supports local families dealing with medical bills and other expenses, reinforcing the tournament’s role as a fundraiser with a direct community payoff.

For Holmes County, the draw is broader than the games alone. The mix of softball, live music and charitable fundraising turns Winesburg Park into a weekend stop that can pull in players, families and fans while keeping the focus on local help. With the schedule set for July 31 and Aug. 1, the tournament enters the county calendar as one of the season’s most crowded and purpose-driven community gatherings.