
Sophomore Joey Lippo was tabbed as Coupeville’s best utility player. (John Fisken photo)

Gabe Wynn had the team’s highest OBP, helped along by his knack for being plunked by opposing pitchers. (Sylvia Hurlburt photo)

Nick Etzell, providing some of his “best off the bench support.” (Fisken photo)
One last chance to shine.
Stepping into the spotlight for the final time as high school baseball players Monday, Cole Payne and CJ Smith carried away their fair share of awards.
With CHS coach Marc Aparicio bringing his first season at the helm of the Wolves to a close, he tabbed Payne as the team MVP, while Smith walked away with Most Valuable Pitcher and team captain.
The senior duo were joined by sophomore Hunter Smith and freshman Matt Hilborn in receiving official notice of their status as First-Team All-League picks, as well.
Junior first-baseman Kory Score was a runner-up for All-League.
The group, who led the Wolf baseball program to its first league title since 1991, were chosen by a vote of 1A Olympic League coaches.
Payne was the league MVP, while CHS coaches (Aparicio, Mike Etzell, Chris Smith and Josh Welshans) were honored as the league’s best coaching staff.
In other team awards, Payne took home Highest Batting Average and a 4-Year Award, while junior Gabe Wynn won Highest OBP and the Wear It Award for being the Wolf who was hit the most by opposing pitchers.
Other winners included Aiden Crimmins (best overall team support), Nick Etzell (best off the bench support), Joey Lippo (best utility batter/player), Jake Pease (Wolf Pride), Jacob Zettle (Most Improved), Cameron “Rodeo” Dahl (Best Nickname) and Scott Losey (best support parent).
Varsity letter winners:
Ty Eck
Nick Etzell
Brenden Gilbert
Matt Hilborn
Jake Hoagland
Joey Lippo
Dane Lucero
Ethan Marx
Cole Payne
Clay Reilly
Kory Score
CJ Smith
Hunter Smith
Cameron Toomey-Stout
Julian Welling
Gabe Wynn
Certificate of Participation:
Aiden Crimmins
Cameron Dahl
Shane Losey
Jake Pease
Kyle Rockwell
Jonathan Thurston
James Vidoni
Jacob Zettle
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