217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic

09/02/2026

💜The Awareness Continues💜

Grateful to share that my work alongside Deron Molen and Erika Ahola is up for an Emmy this year!

“Ethan’s Home Team”, our piece sharing the story of the 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic and the many who are involved each year, has already taken home several honors, and we’re hopeful an Emmy can be added to it!

Thanks to the many who have allowed us to share this awesome story!

09/02/2026

💥👏🏻We are already half way to our goal of 16 Teams for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois Volleyball tournament Bevo’s for their 2️⃣ year Birthday‼️

✍️Get signed up soon so you don’t miss out, and don’t forget to stick around that night as local favorites Matt Carter Band & Ethan Scott will be jamming out all night long 🎵🎤🎶

🔗®️egistar here ⬇️ :

https://www.217wbclassic.org/event-details/big-brother-big-sister-volleyball-tournament

08/31/2026

💜🏐 217 WBC/Bevo’s Fall Vball League 🏐💜

📊We had a great Week 1 and are looking forward to Week 2‼️ Please see standings for scheudle for this week below.

🚨With 16 teams we ask that you would please arrive with your team 10-15 minutes prior to game time and be ready once the game before you is done.

💥We had 6 different matches go 3 games ( 3 in a row to start the night on Ct 1 ) and need to start all of them on time to get done right around 10p each week. Good news is we have a very competitive league and some great teams with even better people this Fall!! We appreciate your cooperation in this!

Thanks to all your support, we will see you Thursday Night! 💜

08/27/2026

💜🏐Week 1🏐💜

📆Schedule is in the comments.

Sand Volleyball League is BACK, starting off TONIGHT!!! We are so excited to see and serve you all 😉🏐

We figured we'd kick things off with something new: WINGS! 6 traditional for just $10, with several flavors:
-Garlic Parm
-Teryaki
-BBQ
-Buffalo
-Chili Sriracha Bourbon

Buckets are also Back for Volleyball nights:
🍺 $11 Domestic Buckets
🍻 $16 McUltra Buckets
🍋🍓 $25 Seltzer Buckets, including SuperLytes in Red, Blue & Orange

🅿️🚗Remember, you can park in the grass next to the courts, accessible directly from 121

As always, a big thank you to 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic and Geoff Owens for making it all happen! See y'all 🔜

08/25/2026

‼️Everyone please join us in wishing one of our favorite guys a very Happy 40th Birthday‼️

Mike gives everything he’s got to this community both on and off the field, and always leads with compassion and the betterment of those around him. 💜

He’s a man that where’s many hats but for us he’s a brother that we could not do this tourney without! From leading the volunteer part of the tourney, shouting out the sponsors, and grabbing the mic for all to hear 😜, we appreciate you Spiker and cheers to the Big 4️⃣0️⃣👊🏻

08/22/2026

💜🏐💚

We are just under a month away from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Volleyball Tournament with 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic and Bevo’s ! Gather your team and join us at Bevo Fest 2026!

08/14/2026

💚💜🏐💜💚

We are excited to be partnering with 217 ALZ Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic and Bevo’s for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Volleyball Tournament happening on September 19th! The tournament is a part of BevoFest 2026! Come celebrate Bevo's 2 year anniversary and volley for a cause! The night ends with live music by 2 great local bands! Tournament information and details on how to sign up can be found on the flyer below or visit: https://www.217wbclassic.org/event-details/big-brother-big-sister-volleyball-tournament

Hope you join us for a great night and cause! 🏐