Coupeville Sports

Coupeville grad Joey Lippo earned some college hardware this spring. (Photo courtesy Connie Lippo)

He did his part.

Coupeville grad Joey Lippo put together a strong statistical season on the diamond this spring, even as his college baseball team struggled to win.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle, which wrapped its season with a doubleheader Sunday, finished 2-33 overall, losing its final 13 games.

Lippo, a two-sport college athlete who also plays golf for the NCAA D-III Owls, was a consistent performer on both sides of the ball, however.

He finished his junior season at UMPI ranked in the top three in 12 different offensive categories.

Lippo led the Owls in runs (22), triples (2), and walks (12), while being one of five players to appear in all 35 games.

The former CHS star was second on UMPI in batting average (.295), at-bats (122), hits (36), total bases (46), and home runs (1), and third in OPS (.735), doubles (3), slugging percentage (.377), and stolen bases (6).

Normally an outfielder for the Owls, Lippo also made three appearances as a pitcher this season, whiffing four hitters in 11+ innings of work.

During his time in Coupeville, Joey, whose twin sister Skyy is pursuing a successful dance career, played tennis, basketball, and baseball for the Wolves.