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!”
