Coupeville Sports

Central Whidbey basks in the glow of the win. (Joan Payne photos)

Bryce Payne takes a victory lap.

Nick Etzell swings from the heels.

Read it and weep, Oak Harbor.

Another day, another win, another step closer to Spokane.

Claiming Island supremacy, the Central Whidbey Little League 11/12 All-Stars eliminated North Whidbey 6-3 Friday at the district tourney, advancing to the championship.

Now 3-1 in postseason play, the Coupeville diamond men will need to beat Sedro Woolley (3-0) twice to win the title. That first chance will come Saturday. Triumph there and they return for a winner-take-all contest Sunday.