Sgt. Jamal Walker, 3rd baseman for the 3rd Infantry Division, Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion team, the "Legion", attempts to tag out Sgt. Michael Thompson, left fielder for the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armor...

Legion shortstop Pvt. Benjamin Jackson throws the ball to first base during the intramural softball championship at Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 29. Legion defeated the Charlie Dogs 17-8 in the championship game. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jordyn Worshek, R...

Charlie Dogs shortstop 2nd Lt. Tyler Shade attempts to catch a fly ball during the intramural softball championship game at Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 29. Shade secured the out, allowing his team to go up to bat. Legion took the win and the championship...

Charlie Dogs outfielder Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Breen prepares to bat during the intramural softball championship game at Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 29. Breen logged a base hit during his turn at bat, but Legion went on to win the championship trophy, 1...

Legion poses for their photo after capturing the intramural softball championship at Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 29. Legion defeated the Charlie Dogs 17-8, earning the Golden Glove trophy. Legion cruised through their season, posting a 6-1 record. (U.S. ...

This year's softball season ended Aug. 29, with the 3rd Infantry Division, Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, intramural softball team claiming the championship title at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Eleven teams competed in a seven-week regular season, followed by a playoff series. The 3ID HHDB team the "Legion", charged into the championship after posting a 5-1 record during the regular season. The championship pitted "Legion" against the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, the "Charlie Dogs". Legion claimed the trophy after defeating the Charlie Dogs, 17-8.

"Our strategy was just hit the ball where they weren't and play solid defense. Go out and play fundamental ball," said Legion coach, Sgt. Bradley Sobeck. "It's pretty cool for us to win. We had a pretty great group of individuals that included a diverse group of players from different platoons and it's great to bring them all together and see them work as a team."

The game went on for over 60 minutes, logging the final out on a contested 3rd base play.

"My favorite moment was the last out when we threw them out at 3rd. I'm a defense guy so it was pretty cool," said Staff Sgt. Sgt. Vince Dillard the "Legion" centerfielder.

The season featured 32 games played with approximately 180 participants, all active duty Soldiers. The final day of the season would come with a gut check Soldiers are accustomed to.

"There was a seven-week regular season with two games a week. We had two and a half weeks of rain outs, so the season was affected pretty bad by the rain," said Jacob Miller, the Fort Stewart Intramural Sports Director. "The tournament ended up pretty good though, it ended up being a really clear day. We were able to hold the two semi-final games and the championship on the same night."

While Legion hoisted the championship trophy to end softball season, intramural flag football kicks off in September.

"We have volleyball right now, and flag football starts September 10, which is a seven week long season with a tournament," said Miller.

For more information about intramural sports opportunities, contact the Fort Stewart Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports Office at Newman Fitness Center, 912-610-3481.