{"id":36209,"date":"2025-11-12T10:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/?p=36209"},"modified":"2025-11-12T10:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:03:48","slug":"team-name-reveal-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/2025\/11\/12\/team-name-reveal-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"TEAM NAME REVEAL ANNOUNCED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Grand Forks Softball Officially Becomes the Grand Forks Spitfires<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Grand Forks, ND) \u2013 The wait is over! The Northwoods League Softball team coming to Grand Forks officially unveiled its team name, logo, and colors. With an energetic crowd of supporters, community partners, and team members in attendance, the team proudly introduced itself as the Grand Forks Spitfires at an event last night. The event marked the start of a new and exciting chapter for softball in the region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The announcement concluded months of enthusiastic participation from fans through the Team Name Contest, presented by Farmers Union Insurance. Hundreds of name submissions poured in from across Grand Forks, reflecting both the area\u2019s history and the passion of the community. After a fantastic voting phase featuring six finalist names, Flying Aces, Spitfires, Spudniks, Sweet Beets, Voodoo, and Wingnuts, the winning choice emerged loud and clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe goal in choosing our name was to find something our fans would be proud to cheer for in the stands and wear on their shirts,\u201d General Manager Roberto Lemus shared. \u201cThe \u2018Spitfires\u2019 name captures the strength, energy, and forward momentum we\u2019ll bring to the field, and it also reflects the spirit of the people here in Grand Forks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Name Unveil Event, presented by Farmers Union Insurance, offered guests the first look at the team\u2019s blue, orange, green, and grey color palette, as well as exclusive Spitfires merchandise. Attendees heard from Lemus and other local leaders and got a sneak peek at what\u2019s ahead for the inaugural 2026 season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIn every way, this team belongs to Grand Forks,\u201d Lemus added. \u201cThe Spitfires represent not only our players, but every fan, sponsor, and young athlete who believes in the power of women\u2019s sports. Our mission goes beyond the game, we want to make a lasting, positive impact in the community we will call home. Tonight is just the beginning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Grand Forks Spitfires will make their debut in June 2026 at Albrecht Field. Fans can be part of the excitement early by securing tickets now for exclusive opportunities and first access to team merchandise. 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