Coupeville Sports

Ben Etzell gets nasty. (Libby Auger photo)

The Coupeville connection is alive and well.

Former Wolves can be found playing on college softball and baseball diamonds in several states this spring.

Ben Etzell and Monica Vidoni are pulling on their uniforms in Minnesota, while Aaron Trumbull and Hailey Hammer are still swinging away here in Washington state.

An alphabetically-assembled update through Wednesday:

Ben Etzell — Now a junior at Saint John’s University, the former Cascade Conference baseball MVP has made a team-high six appearances on the pitching mound.

He has a 1.86 era across 9.2 innings, with 13 strikeouts and a save for a Johnnies squad which sits at 9-5.

Hailey Hammer — The sophomore slugger mashed a grand slam for Everett Community College, and overall is hitting .308 with seven RBI in 10 games.

The Trojans are 4-9 and she has eight hits, seven walks and six runs.

Aaron Trumbull — Playing as a freshman for Olympic Community College, he’s appeared in three games for a 2-6 team. Overall, he’s hitting .250 with a run and a walk to his credit.

Monica Vidoni — A sophomore at Rainy River Community College, she’s hitting .267 through 10 games for a 6-5 Voyageurs squad.

She has four hits (including a double), three runs, two RBI, two walks and a stolen base.