Hailey Hammer (right) blocks out as she waits to snag a rebound. (Shelli Trumbull photo)
It could have been worse. Far worse.
After visiting Swedish Orthopedic Institute Tuesday, Coupeville High School junior post Hailey Hammer was sporting the latest in rehabilitation fashion while sitting on the bench during her team’s game at South Whidbey.
Her ankle, which she hurt Jan. 11 in a game against Mount Vernon Christian, has a tear which will require her to wear a “boot” for a month and do physical therapy.
The good news, however, is no surgery seem to be required and she was able to smile widely while hobbling around on crutches after cheering on her Wolf teammates to a come-from-behind 48-38 win.
That means, that while she’s done for the remainder of the basketball season, it’s likely she could be back on two feet in time for the start of softball.
The first day of practice for spring sports is March 3, and the Wolves would like to see Hammer and her big bat back in the cleanup slot then.
Coupeville Sports 
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