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CHS baseball coach resigns

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on September 18, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Steve Hilborn plots strategy. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Steve Hilborn is stepping away from the diamond.

After four seasons as head coach of the Coupeville High School baseball program, and previous stints as a Wolf assistant and Babe Ruth coach, he’s turning his focus back to farming and family.

Stepdaughter Kauri Hamilton is a CHS senior this year, and with girls’ tennis running in the same season as baseball, Hilborn hasn’t had much chance to see her play.

That will change this spring, said wife Shannon Hilborn.

With his sons, Matt and Scott, having previously graduated, there are also no family members left to coach on the diamond.

“Steve’s been finding it hard to justify the time away from the farm now that we don’t have any kids playing,” Shannon Hilborn said.

“He’s really enjoyed the time he has spent coaching both as an assistant and head coach. It’s just time for the next chapter of our lives.”

During his four years as head coach at CHS, Steve Hilborn led the Wolves to a 43-37 record, with trips to the state tourney in both 2023 and 2024.

The ’23 squad won league and district titles, finished 17-6, and beat Toledo 3-0 at the state tourney, the first big dance victory for a Wolf baseball squad since 1987.

That broke a 13,147-day dry spell, with the win sparked by timely hits from Chase Anderson and Peyton Caveness, and a big-time pitching performance from Scott Hilborn.

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Pursue your diamond dreams

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on August 18, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Now is your time to step up to the plate.

The Whidbey Warhawks baseball team, fresh off a state championship win this summer, are hosting tryouts for next year’s squad.

Things go down Sunday, August 30 at the Clover Valley Fields in Oak Harbor, with the team open to Whidbey Island players ages 8-14.

For more info, including a contact email if parents have questions, scroll back up to the photo at the top of the story.

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“I play with my whole heart!”

Posted in Baseball, Basketball, Football, tagged , , , , on June 17, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Kamden Ratcliff, enjoying the great outdoors. (Photos courtesy RayLynn Ratcliff)

His past is bright, his future brighter.

Kamden Ratcliff, who will be a freshman at Coupeville High School this fall, has already made his mark in a variety of sports.

On the gridiron, he was one of three Wolves who played for an Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League Seniors team which capped an undefeated season by beating Arlington in a championship bout.

Ratcliff also has been running wild on the hardwood, both with SWISH and school basketball teams.

He was the #3 scorer among Coupeville Middle School players as an 8th grader and popped for 11 points at the high school level when he and some of his teammates moved up at the end to play in the final two JV games.

Toss in baseball, golf, fishing, riding his mountain bike, hanging out with friends, and traveling with his family, and Ratcliff is a young man for all seasons.

While he enjoys all of his activities, and plans to be a three-sport athlete in high school (football, basketball, baseball), it’s hoops which gets the biggest reaction.

Playing God’s Chosen Sport.

“Basketball is my favorite,” Ratcliff said. “I like the physicality of basketball, and I love who I’m surrounded by on the court!

“It’s fast tempo and requires you to put in work to grow!”

Ratcliff is not one to shy away from the behind-the-scenes preparation, either.

“I like working hard and being around other athletes who love the game and hard work!” he said.

While he wants to earn personal success, Ratcliff also values what he can accomplish by working with his friends.

That lesson is one he has picked up from his mentors along the way.

“My parents and coaches have always supported me and have made me the person I am today,” Ratcliff said.

“I think I am a great teammate,” he said. “I play with my whole heart, and I notice the little things!”

“I want to focus on continuing to grow as an athlete and never settling. Just being the best teammate I can be and a hard-working player!

“A few runs to state wouldn’t be too bad either!”

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Senior trio earn All-League hardball honors

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , , , on May 28, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Camden Glover (Jackie Saia photo)

But first, a parting gift.

Three graduating Coupeville High School seniors were honored by Northwest 2B/1B League baseball coaches for their play on the diamond this spring.

Chase Anderson landed First-Team All-League recognition, while Camden Glover and Coop Cooper were placed on the Second Team.

The trio led CHS to a 9-9 record, with the Wolves finishing 7-5 in conference play.

Orcas Island thumper Joe Stephens, who smashed a home run over the fence while playing in Coupeville, was tabbed as league MVP.

Rounding out things, Anthony Hanson of Mount Vernon Christian received Coach of the Year after leading the Hurricanes to a league title, while Darrington picked up the Sportsmanship Award.

Coop Cooper (Julie Wheat photo)

 

First Team:

Chase Anderson – Coupeville
Josh Feddema – Mount Vernon Christian
Jackson Feliz – Friday Harbor
Kash Griffith – Friday Harbor
Joe Holt – Friday Harbor
Calder Jones – Orcas Island
Connor Mounts – Mount Vernon Christian
Carter Snel – Darrington
Chase Woodmansee – Mount Vernon Christian
Grady Woodmansee – Mount Vernon Christian

 

Second Team:

Coop Cooper – Coupeville
Zane Dahlberg – Mount Vernon Christian
Harrison Edge – Friday Harbor
Jake Feddeme – Mount Vernon Christian
Camden Glover – Coupeville
Ayden Jolley – Concrete
Francis Key – Orcas Island
Max Lee – Orcas Island
Nam Nguyen – Darrington
Kaleb Otis – La Conner
Walker Wohlgemuth – Mount Vernon Christian

 

Honorable Mention:

Nolan Elde – La Conner
Isiah Kimple – Orcas Island
Angus Poprycz – La Conner

Chase Anderson (Melanie Wolfe photo)

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Diamond men honored at banquet

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on May 28, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Carson Grove (left) and Coop Cooper played key roles for the CHS baseball squad this spring. (Jackie Saia photos)

The diamond dogs divvied up the loot.

Seven players earned awards Thursday when the Coupeville High School baseball squad wrapped its season with a team banquet.

Leading the way, seniors Aiden O’Neill and Chase Anderson claimed Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively.

Camden Glover nabbed the Swiss Army Knife Player of the Year, while Riley Lawless (Wolf Pack Leader) and Leo Rodriguez (Most Improved) were also honored.

Rounding out things, Aiden “Tingles” Tingley was handed the Hype Man of the Year award, with youngster Cole Van Dyke hailed as the Future Prospect Player of the Year.

 

Varsity letter winners:

Chase Anderson
Coop Cooper
Avery Eelkema
Camden Glover
Carson Grove
Riley Lawless
Aiden O’Neill
Leo Rodriguez
Killian Shaw
Malachi Somes
Trent Thule
Aiden Tingley
Chris Zenz

Wolf coaches and players watch the action unfold.

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