The Indianola High School softball team is hosting the annual “Strike Out Cancer” night tonight against rival Southeast Polk, a longstanding tradition to raise funds, awareness, and to support those around the programs who have been affected by cancer. Head coach Stacy Evans tells KNIA News the annual game has honored many former players and coaches who have been affected by cancer, and presents an opportunity to come together as a community.

“It’s something that hits home to many of us. My father died of cancer, and he lives within me every day that I step out on the field and every breath I take. And I want others to know that it’s OK, and there are people fighting all around us, and if we can give them any strength by organizing an event like this, I think it’s just more bang for the purpose. I’m just glad that coach Stiles (SE Polk Head Coach) and I have been able to gear up for this every year.”

Auction items and donations will be collected during the JV1, JV2, and varsity games beginning at 4pm, with funds going towards children’s cancer research.