JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The "Play the Turf" tournament at Future Champions Sports Complex in Jacksonville was able to go on despite severe storm damage earlier in the week.
There was extensive damage to the facility restaurant, which the storm passed directly through. Debris and insulation from the building was scattered across multiple fields. Projectiles tore down protective nets, and multiple yards of fencing were bent or warped.
Thanks to help from the community, the field was cleared, and games were hosted on alternative fields across the city.
Owner Kristin Jamison said that they were thankful for the community's flexibility and help.
"The fact that we live in a community that supports us while we navigate those changes is just remarkable," she said.
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