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Inferno ready to light up diamond

June 23, 2021 by David Svien

Savina Wells is one of seven Coupeville girls on the Whidbey Island Inferno All-Stars. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Madison McMillan and Co. are ready to come out swinging. (Jackie Saia photo)

One island, ready to thump on everyone else.

North and Central Whidbey are teaming up for the next round of little league Juniors softball competition.

With seven players from each league, the Whidbey Island Inferno All-Stars are a well-balanced squad, with hopes of making it all the way to the state tourney.

“This is a really solid team with strong pitching, hitting, and depth at each defensive position,” said coach Fred Farris. “It is going to be a lot of fun watching these girls compete this post season.

“Special shout out to North Whidbey manager Shelly Ryder and Central Whidbey coaches Shawn Calkins, Bella Blazek, and Philip Brotemarkle for all their time and efforts for helping get this team ready for the post season.”

The Inferno host a combined South Skagit/Sedro-Woolley/Burlington team in a best-of-three showdown this weekend, with the winner advancing to the big dance.

All games are at Rhododendron Park in Coupeville, with Game 1 at 11 AM Saturday, June 26, and Game 2 at 3 PM the same day. The concession stand will be open.

If a winner-take-all Game 3 is necessary, it will be June 27.

The District 11 champ travels to Vancouver for the state tourney, which kicks off July 10.

The Inferno roster:

Taylor Brotemarkle (CW)
Haylee Burleigh (NW)
Teagan Calkins (CW)
Mia Farris (CW)
Jada Heaton (CW)
Payton Ludemann (NW)
Katie Marti (CW)
Madison McMillan (CW)
Adyson Morales (NW)
Lilly Norman (NW)
Ramona Ryder (NW)
Layla Suto (NW)
Loto Tupu (NW)
Savina Wells (CW)