Coupeville Sports

Freshman Mia Farris whacked a triple Monday, sparking a 15-5 win for Coupeville JV softball. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Not even Mother Nature could slow them down.

Jumping on host Burlington-Edison from the first pitch Monday, the Coupeville High School JV softball team rolled to a 15-5 win in a game shortened to three innings by bad weather.

It was an almost-perfect start to the new season for the Wolf young guns.

“It was a great way for players to see and experience a softball game,” said CHS coach Katrina McGranahan.

“The weather was not great, but they held out and played with their hearts.

“There are definitely some areas that need improvement,” she added. “But I think that’s something all coaches say, and I can’t wait to see where this season goes.”

Freshmen Mia Farris and Chloe Marzocca combined to hold Burlington largely at bay while flinging BB’s from the pitcher’s circle, while 8th grader Teagan Calkins shone brightly with her play at catcher.

“Teagan was awesome behind the plate despite how wet and cold it was,” McGranahan said. “After every inning she was covered in mud.

“She had very little passed balls and was dropping like crazy to stop them.”

Wet, cold, but triumphant. (Photo courtesy Christi Messner)

Coupeville took advantage of a ton of walks to get the scoreboard jumping, but also got several key hits.

Melanie Navarro and Farris both crushed triples, with Katie Marti bopping a double.

“We had some good hits, which was great to see,” McGranahan said. “Especially because it helps show the other girls that it can be done, and it gives them that much more energy and drive to play.”

The Coupeville coach, herself a former softball star for the Wolves, was also very pleased with the hustle and chatter she heard.

And not just the chatter of teeth on a cold, wet day.

“Jada (Heaton) was constantly moving and talking to the girls, keeping everyone in the game despite how cold we all were,” McGranahan said. “Never have to question her heart.”

Maya Nottingham, Lily Leedy, Camryn Clark, and Violette Huegerich rounded out the active roster for Coupeville on this day, with all of them reaching base.

Wolf coach Katrina McGranahan leads workouts with her squad. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)