Downtown Delavan was alive with activity on Tuesday night as Trio’s Pizzeria hosted the Delavan Panthers Baseball team. Within minutes of opening for service, the cozy family-oriented pizzeria was filled with only seats at the bar available, and an open parking spot on either side of Locust Street was impossible to find. The community came out in force to support both their local team and a local business.

Adam White and Josh Grys, two of Trio’s Pizzeria owners, were present to supervise and assist the baseball squad as they managed the restaurant operations. Grys commented on the busy atmosphere, saying, “It’s like opening night again.”

Trio’s Pizzeria put the baseball players to work in various roles, including greeting and seating customers, kitchen duties, and clearing and waiting tables. In addition to offering valuable work experience, Trio’s Pizzeria generously donated half of the evening’s proceeds to the Panthers Baseball Program.

“Pizza With the Panthers” was the second event in the “Real World Wednesdays” series, designed to provide life experiences beyond baseball for team members. Ironically, both events so far have taken place on days other than Wednesday. The first event, held last Friday, was a first-aid training session with the Delavan Ambulance Service.

The goal of these events is to equip the Panthers with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in life, providing them with valuable lessons that extend beyond the baseball field.