Coupeville Sports

Emily FitzGerald and her sunflower seed children. (John Fisken photo)

I don’t know Emily FitzGerald, but she seems pretty dang awesome.

I say that based on one photo, the one above, where she is pictured posing with the sunflower seed art she and her Granite Falls softball teammates concocted when they last visited Coupeville.

Based on the smile that lights up the whole frame of the photo and the mischievous air she exudes, I gather she is to Tiger Nation what CHS pitcher McKayla Bailey is to Wolf Nation — a freakin’ American hero.

Bailey is the Photo Bomb Queen, a top-notch athlete who just happens to be a world class master of shenanigans on the side.

I feel fairly confident in my belief that FitzGerald may occupy a similar role down Granite way.

But now the pressure is on, Tigers.

And no, I’m not talking about your undefeated mark in Cascade Conference play, which is impressive.

As you prepare to come to Cow Town Tuesday for a rematch with Coupeville — perhaps the final time you will make this trek with CHS leaving the league at the end of the school year — there’s a simple question.

Can you top yourself? Can you bring the sunflower art work to another level?

You wowed us once. A true champion never backs down from a challenge.

Of course, if you feel you’ve reached your sunflower seed summit, may I suggest you take a different tack and join a little something we have going on here in town called Cookie Wars 2014.

You bring me baked goods (home-made or store bought, your choice) and I will forever hail the glory of Granite Falls softball as you go down a shenanigans-paved path to a potential state title.

And that’s a promise.