AIKEN, S.C. – For the sixth consecutive year, the University of South Carolina Aiken softball team hit a homerun with a local family.

This year, the Pacers worked in conjunction with the Salvation Army to adopt a family for the holiday season.

"It's not every day you get to make a child's dream come true," head coach Jerry Snyder said. "Even though the experience is something the families never forget, it's also a great way for my team to come together."

With the student-athletes gaining a lot from the community in the past, the team decided to give back the previous five years.

On Dec. 7, the student-athletes volunteered a few more hours of their time to wrap all the presents that were bought thanks to fundraisers the squad had throughout the semester.

"Giving a family a Christmas has been a memorable experience that I will always look back on after I graduate," senior Hannah Price said. "It's a great way to get involved with the community."

In addition to toys, the squad made sure to get several additional items for the children and household.

The team gathered and wrapped all the presents for the family – and the team was grateful, knowing they made a difference this year.

"The past four years have been a true honor and blessing," senior Leah Boghosian said. "We enjoy helping families and giving them the best Christmas we possibly could. "Giving back to the community makes a big difference in this world."