Chelsi Stevens, ready to unleash holy heck on a rival pitcher. (Allison Scarpo photo)
They’re the next generation of superstar softball sluggers.
Pulling together 13 girls from across the region, the Whidbey Thunder is a 12U diamond squad which plans to play in eight tournaments over the next year.
Coached by Keasha Campbell, the team will travel across Washington state, with games slated to start in late fall/early winter.
As it preps for this new adventure, the Thunder have launched a GoFundMe to give fans a chance to support their efforts.
Money raised will help with league fees — currently $900 per player — uniforms, equipment, insurance, travel expenses, and tournament fees.
Whether the Thunder players go on to suit up for Coupeville, Oak Harbor, or South Whidbey once they hit high school, the travel ball experience should be invaluable to their growth.
“Softball has always been part of our community,” Campbell said.
“It’s the basis of many young girls’ aspirations to attend college and play big, to form lifelong friendships, and to learn a skill they will love the rest of their lives.
“The goal of our team is to support our athletes not only in softball, but also in academics, school activities, and their families.”
The Thunder roster:
Jolene Coleman
Annika Hastings
Sophia Jennings
Gretta Jones
Charlotte Lasick
Ava Lucero
Adeline Maynes
Chelsi Stevens
Kennedy Rae Strevel
Cameron Van Dyke
Sydney Van Dyke
Abby Whitney
Sophie Zeigler
To support the team, pop over to:
Coupeville Sports 
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