Camden Glover and his #1 fan, mom Stevie. (Photo courtesy Glover family)
He’s a young guy, but also a veteran.
When Camden Glover hits high school this fall, the Coupeville freshman will do so having already picked up playing experience at CHS.
He was a key part of the Wolf JV baseball team during his 8th grade season, flinging liquid heat as a pitcher and punching hits at the plate.
Glover whiffed five Mount Baker batters — and collected four RBI as a slugger — in an opening day win and remained one of the most reliable players CHS coach Jon Roberts had on his roster.
That topped off a rock-solid final year as a middle school student, following on the heels of a standout basketball season when he banged down low to pace the Wolf attack.
Glover had a stretch where he topped 20 points in multiple games, proving a deadly touch with the ball around the hoop and in the open floor.
Add it all together, and Tammy Glover’s oldest grandson is ready to have a huge impact at the high school level, with one of the more-enthusiastic rooting sections rockin’ the joint in support.
Camden celebrates his 8th grade graduation with his brothers. (Photo courtesy Glover family)
“The best part is our community,” Camden said. “And all the support from all our families.”
Glover plans to keep on playing basketball and baseball during his CHS days and finds something to enjoy in both sports.
“I like them equally,” he said.
“They are very different, but with basketball there is a lot more going on and it’s fast paced,” Glover added.
“It’s a great feeling when we do one of our plays smoothly and score a basket.”
Glover powers to the hoop for another bucket. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
When he’s not playing on the hardwood or diamond, Glover enjoys “hanging out with friends, riding my bike, (and) video games” and hails the Will Ferrell modern-classic Step Brothers as his favorite film.
The rising star relies on his large support crew, which is anchored by his family.
“Probably my mom (has had the biggest impact on me), because she has always pushed me to be the best I can be,” Glover said.
“All my coaches have been great so far,” he added. “Each of them have helped me grow in many different ways.”
Glover credits a large part of his success to “being able to remain calm under pressure,” while wanting “to work on my endurance and cardio.”
As he looks ahead to a bright future playing alongside fellow Wolf freshmen such as Aiden O’Neill and Chase Anderson, he has a clear vision of his athletic future.
“I would like to continue to be a reliable team player,” Glover said.
“And work on gaining confidence in my abilities and being a positive and encouraging role model.”
