The team began in the spring of 1997 as a Police-Only team playing in the Hanahan Recreation League in South Carolina. The team was originally named "Law & Order." After a disappointing 7-15 first season, we learned very few Police Officers could play softball.

We restructured the team in the fall of 1997 by bringing in some new players. We even changed our look with new jerseys. The team posted an 11-5 record placing third in the league.

In an attempt to even better the team, we added some more talent for the 1998 spring season. But instead of generating more wins, the team fell on hard times. Injuries and other commitments haunted us throughout. We finished with a 6-10 record.

In the fall of 1998, the decision was made to make a fresh start. The Bandits were created. Burgundy jerseys replaced the teal jerseys, and a new attitude prevailed. In addition to a fall league men's team, a Co-Ed team was formed. The Coed team finished with a 12-2 record and won the North Charleston NSA Coed championship and the End of the Season tournament championship. The men's team finished third in the Hanahan ASA recreation league; however, the team swept the End of the Season tournament to be crowned the champions.

Since the fall of 1998, we have participated in tournaments and leagues throughout the Lowcountry. Only three of the Law & Order Original Members (LOOM) are still playing as Bandits today.

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