Coupeville Sports

Josh Bayne (John Fisken photo)

Pack up the family van. It’s time for a road trip.

The place to be is Earl Barden Stadium at East Valley High School in Yakima June 20, when Coupeville High School’s standout running back, Josh Bayne, will compete in the All-State game.

Bayne, who will have graduated from CHS at that point (after possibly winning a state title in baseball), was tabbed as one of the best football players in 2A, 1A and 2B.

He’s the first Wolf to get the honor since Mike Bagby in 2006.

There was little doubt Bayne deserved the nod, after throwing down an MVP season in Coupeville’s debut in the Olympic League and being selected as an All-State player both as a running back and linebacker.

He led all 1A players in rushing yards, touchdowns and interceptions, proving himself a terror both ways.

Bayne’s pertinent stats:

Passing: 1 of 1 for 43 yards. So, perfection.

Rushing: 143 carries for 1,528 yards. #1 in 1A.

Receiving: 31 catches for 460 yards. #12 in 1A.

Kickoff/punt returns: 11 returns for 224 yards, after which teams refused to kick his way for most of the season.

Total yards: 2,031. #4 in 1A.

All-Purpose yards: 2,281.

Touchdowns: 25. #1 in 1A. 15 rushing, 10 receiving. Twice scored six in a game this year.

Tackles: 91. 77 solo, 14 assists. #3 in 1A.

Sacks: 2 (while playing in the defensive backfield).

Interceptions: 6. Tied for #1 in 1A.

Fumble recoveries: 4.

Yakima, we have an incoming missile and it’s gonna hurt when he hits.