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Dennis and Jan Ellmer speak at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark on June 5, 2025. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Ted Alexander, the "Voice of the Monarchs" for ¾«¶« football, men's basketball and baseball, emcees the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Jena Virga, executive director of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Old Dominion University Director of Athletics Wood Selig, Ed.D., speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck/Thomas ¾«¶«

Chris Finwood, head coach for ¾«¶«'s baseball team, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Kyle Edwards '25, who played shortstop for the Monarchs, speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Big Blue practices sliding into home base while the ¾«¶« Cheer Team supports. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

Shovels at the ready to break ground on the new Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/¾«¶«

Commemorative baseballs from the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Chuck Thomas/¾«¶«

What's a groundbreaking at a baseball stadium without concessions? Guests enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy and corn dogs! Photo Aaron Hodnett/¾«¶«

A couple of student athletes enjoy stadium fare at the groundbreaking celebration for the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex at Bud Metheny Ballpark. Photo Aaron Hodnett/¾«¶«