Two new softball teams attempt to elbow their way into the top tier of competitors as Crispin’s House Inc., a nonprofit program for at-risk youths, hosts its annual one-pitch softball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Goffstown Junior Baseball Villa Augustina Fields. First pitch is 9 a.m.

Al Baines, president of Crispin’s House and the tournament director, said Goffstown Babe Ruth Softball is one of the new teams.

“They’re expected to field a team of ‘girly boys,’” said Baines. Path Talk Networks, said the tourney director, is something of a mystery team.

“Rumor has it they’re searching the depths of the West Side of Manchester to stack their team with ringers,” added Baines. The Goffstown Library, aka “The Dewey Divas,” has already fired the first high-and-tight pitch.

“We’re challenging the other teams to look as good as we do,” said head diva Sandy Whipple. There will be raffles and a concession stand with burgers, hot dogs, drinks and popcorn for spectators.

All proceeds from the charity event benefit Crispin’s House programming, including the after- school program at Mountain View Middle School, the Goffstown Area Juvenile Diversion Program, the Starfish Coalition Teen Cafe and the Goffstown Youth Forum.

“Crispin’s House works to prevent juvenile delinquency, drug, tobacco and alcohol involvement through positive leisure- time activities, resources and education,” said Baines on a more serious note.

The tournament is a one-pitch, double-elimination format. Trophies are awarded to the firstand second-place teams.

Each game has a 30-minute time limit or five-inning maximum, whichever comes first.

Home runs are considered an out. Each team can field 10 players defensively, with no limit to the number of players on a team. The entry fee is $100 per team. To register a team or for details, call 497-3499.