The Chicago Bandits Are Back?

The Chicago Bandits are back...sort of. All is know certain or known yet, but there is a Bandits team, at least.

The Chicago Bandits played in the NPF, which folded several years ago, Athletes unlimted started with a new points based softball league. This season, AU Sports added a new softball league under the traditional softball format. One of the teams is the Bandits, but despite the logo incorporating bits of Chicago, a city designation has not been made.

This season will be a barnstorming sort of season. The four teams will play about 26 games in several cities to be named. Presumably one of those cities will be Chicago. Even though it will only be a few games this year, softball fans in Chicago are rejoicing.

One thing is for sure. Sahvanna Jaquish is a Bandit again. Sahvanna is coming out of retirement. So far, she is the only former Bandit to be named for the new Bandits. We love Sahvanna, but we hope for more former Bandits to become current Bandits.

Sahvanna was one of the most versatile players and a fan favorite. My interview with her can be found at On the Beat with Sahvanna Jaquish.

Welcome back, Sahvanna. We can't wait to see you on the field.

Sahvanna Jaquish and me in Rosemont, IL-Summer 2017.