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I’ll throw it, but you can’t hit it!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged Babe Ruth baseball, baseball, Daniel Olson, Ephrata, Gavin Knoblich, Ulrik Wells on June 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Daniel Olson, seen here last spring, has been on point for the Oak Harbor Babe Ruth baseball squad. (John Fisken photo)

The Gunslinger rules the land.

Daniel Olson (my former “manager” at David’s DVD Den) is one of several Coupeville athletes traveling up-Island this spring to play with Oak Harbor’s Babe Ruth baseball squad.

Ulrik Wells and Gavin Knoblich, who will be freshmen at CHS in the fall, are also on the team, while Olson, bound for 8th grade at CMS, is dazzling on the mound.

Firing BB’s from the hill, Olson torched Mount Vernon in his most recent game, tossing a three-hitter in a 15-3 romp.

He whiffed six, including taking down the side in order on just 13 pitches in the second inning.

Knoblich made a running shoestring catch in the same game, stranding two runners, as Oak Harbor avenged a one-run loss against the same squad two days earlier.

Oak Harbor is wrapping up its regular season and then heads off to the postseason, where a state champ will be crowned July 13 in Ephrata.

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Bats ‘n BBQ, together again!!

Posted in Baseball, Little League, Softball, tagged barbecue, baseball, Central Whidbey Little League, Norman Rockwell, season finale, Softball on June 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »

“So help me, you touch that barbecue before I get over there and you’ll be talking to my bat, Mr. Spanky. Just sayin’…” (John Fisken photos)

Like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. We shall call it “The Big Punch-Out.”

Scout Smith unleashes the full fury of her laser-like throwing arm.

The Coupeville Crush celebrate their undefeated season with dignity. Always dignity.

One day only. Saturday, Saturday, SATURDAY!!

I know, it’s barely mid-June, the first day of summer is not until Monday, and yet season finale fever is raging all across little league land.

Central Whidbey calls it quits Saturday, with a shindig at Rhododendron Park.

The festivities kick off at 11 AM.

After honoring coaches, volunteers and players, CWLL will cap things with a barbecue.

And, if I’m lucky, everyone with a camera or phone will be snapping pics left and right and then sending them to me.

Just remember — it takes a village to give David enough stuff to keep Coupeville Sports hoppin’ during the off-season.

Be that village.

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One more swing for the fences!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged 1A Olympic League, baseball, CHS Wolves, CJ Smith, slide show on June 13, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Julian Welling delivers the high, hard cheese. (John Fisken photos)

Wolf JV coach/master motivator Chris Smith (red top) tells his team, “No McDonald’s unless you win.”

The school year is over, but the slide shows continue to pop up.

Following on the footsteps of the very popular track season spectacular, CHS baseball moms have put together their own clip show to honor the 2016 Wolf diamond squad.

Set to the music of John Fogerty and Trace Adkins, it documents Coupeville’s rise to the top of the 1A Olympic League, in a concise five-minute burst of images.

Check it out:

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Diamond days never end!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged American Legion, baseball, CHS Wolves, Nick Etzell, OHHS Wildcats, SWHS Falcons on June 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Having just wrapped his second season as a college player, former Wolf Ben Etzell is in town to help the next generation. (John Fisken photos)

Oak Harbor’s Jason Bergeron has one thought dancing through his head — get a base hit.

Coupeville’s All-League frosh, Matt Hilborn, gets in some time on the mound.

His target? Temporary teammate Taylor Consford, who normally suits up for OHHS.

Wolf young gun Nick Etzell is locked and loaded, and making big bro proud.

Those uniforms, though.

With Coupeville, Oak Harbor and South Whidbey combining for American Legion baseball this summer, the resulting team — the Whidbey Nighthawks — sport a uniform which mixes all of their colors.

It makes for a bright display on the diamond, and in the photos captured by wanderin’ camera clicker John Fisken.

The pics above are courtesy him, and come from Thursday night’s game against Meridian.

To keep Fisken clickin’ along, jump over to his site, take a gander at the many, many other photos he has to offer and consider pulling a few bucks out to buy a glossy pic or three.

It’s the best deal in town.

http://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Legion-BB-20160609-vs-Meridian/

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We got your hardware right here!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged awards, baseball, CHS Wolves, CJ Smith, Cole Payne on June 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »

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