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Hammerheads chomp big-city rival

Posted in Little League, Softball, tagged , , , , on April 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Chloe Marzocca threw wicked heat from the pitcher’s circle Tuesday as the Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball squad crushed Anacortes. (Jennifer Marzocca photo)

It might not be an official win, yet, but it’s officially a butt-whuppin’.

Only able to play two-and-a-half innings Tuesday, after waiting for a high school game to wrap up, the Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball team unloaded on host Anacortes.

When the game was suspended, a half inning from being complete, the Hammerheads were up 19-1 and all but assured of running their season record to 2-0.

The two teams play again May 3, and will start by finishing off this game.

If the lead stays 15 runs or more, it will end after Anacortes bats in the bottom of the third, thanks to the mercy rule.

Central Whidbey dominated Tuesday in every facet of the game, with starting pitcher Chloe Marzocca whiffing three batters in two innings of work.

At the plate, the Coupeville sluggers put the “hammer” in Hammerheads, led by Mia Farris, who smacked a hard liner into the gap for a bases-clearing, inside-the-park grand salami.

Her home run sprint was one of three times Farris tapped home to score, while Madison McMillan and Brionna Blouin both racked up four RBI apiece.

McMillan had three base-hits, while Blouin bashed a double and poked a single.

The hitting bug was contagious, with Katie Marti and Mayleen Weatherford both collecting a base-knock of their own.

When they weren’t crunching the ball, the Hammerheads showed off eagle eyes, picking up numerous walks and converting them into scoring opportunities.

Taylor Brotemarkle scored three times, while Allison Nastali, Teagan Calkins, Jada Heaton, and Aleksia Jump all came round to score at least once.

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Hit ’em once, twice, or maybe 18 times

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on March 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Sofia Peters collected three hits Saturday, as Central Whidbey Little League softball torched Anacortes 23-13. (Photo courtesy Paula Peters)

The hit machine can’t be stopped.

Rapping out 18 base-knocks Saturday, the Central Whidbey Little League Juniors softball team walloped visiting Anacortes 23-13 to remain undefeated.

Sitting at a perfect 2-0 on the still-young season, the Wolves are now off for spring break, not returning to play until April 11.

Central Whidbey headed to vacation in style, crunching Anacortes pitching every time it stepped to the plate.

Trailing 1-0 headed into the bottom of the first, the Wolves put up three runs in their half of the inning, then torched the joint for nine more in the second.

Five runs in the bottom of the third stretched the margin out to 17-2, but Anacortes finally found its own offense and rallied a bit.

A nine-run top of the fourth for the visitors closed the gap to 17-11, but Central Whidbey was having no shenanigans, quickly dropping another six-spot of its own to seal the deal.

The Wolves got hitting up and down the lineup, with eight of 11 hitters recording at least one base-knock.

The big blows came from Jill Prince and The Bash Sisters, Allie and Maya Lucero, who all connected for doubles.

Lead-off hitter Gwen Gustafson paced Central Whidbey, punching four singles, while Maddie Georges and Melanie Navarro each walked four times apiece.

Sofia Peters, Prince, and Allie Lucero collected three hits each, with Maya Lucero notching two, and Adrian Burrows, Karyme Castro, and Vivian Farris each rapping out a single.

Every Wolf scored at least once, with Castro and Hayley Fiedler coming off the bench to make it a perfect 11-for-11.

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Softball stars of tomorrow win big today

Posted in Little League, Softball, tagged , , , , on March 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Gwen Gustafson, seen last year, scored three times Thursday as Central Whidbey Little League’s Juniors softball team won 18-0. (Irene Gustafson photo)

They didn’t play an entire game, because two innings was enough to show the world what’s what.

Taking advantage of a ton of walks Thursday, the Central Whidbey Little League Juniors softball team bushwhacked arch-rival South Whidbey 18-0, rolling to an eye-popping opening day win.

The Wolves scored nine runs in the first without getting a single hit, then tacked on another nine scores in the bottom of the second inning.

When South Whidbey conceded the game, there was only one out in the second inning.

Coupeville 6th grader Savina Wells, playing alongside middle school girls, punched a hit, as did Maddie Georges and Sofia Peters, while everyone in the starting lineup came around to score.

Gwen Gustafson, who held South Whidbey’s offense in check while flinging heat from the pitcher’s circle, tapped home three times, while Melanie Navarro matched her run total.

Allie Lucero (2), Peters (2), Vivian Farris (2), Georges (2), Maya Lucero (2), Wells (1) and Jill Prince (1) also scored for Central Whidbey.

Providing support off the bench were Adrian Burrows, Karyme Castro, Hayley Fiedler, and Cypress Socha.

Central Whidbey returns to action Saturday with a home game against Anacortes at Rhododendron Park. First pitch is at noon.

After that, the Wolves are off until Apr. 11.

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CWLL softball wins for beloved ump

Posted in Little League, Softball, tagged , , , , , on March 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Central Whidbey Little League’s softball opener was played in memory of umpire Joel Wheat (right), seen here with proud papa, Jim. (Connie Lippo photo)

Heartbreak intertwined with triumph.

After opening a new season Tuesday with an emotional tribute to beloved coach and umpire Joel Wheat, the Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball team toasted visiting South Whidbey 22-1.

CWLL officials released a statement acknowledging the league’s unexpected loss.

“It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that our Joel Wheat passed away from cardiac arrest this morning.

Joel was an integral part of CWLL and we will miss him.

Joel was an active T-Ball coach last season and umpire for many years.

Please keep Dee and Jim, his young daughter and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers.”

When the teams took the field Tuesday, players, fans, umpires and coaches held a moment of silence, and CWLL dedicated the game to Wheat and his family.

Central Whidbey put together a 13-run first inning to take complete control of the game, with Jada Heaton lashing a game-busting double.

CWLL coach Fred Farris did his best to keep the game from becoming a rout of epic proportions, eventually sending his runners early to give away some outs.

That was about the only thing going right for South Whidbey, as their batters couldn’t touch Central hurler Chloe Marzocca, who whiffed eight across four innings of work.

“She pitched awesome!,” Farris said.

Everyone chipped in for Central Whidbey, with Mia Farris, Heaton, and Madison McMillan rapping out two hits apiece.

Teagan Calkins, Taylor Brotemarkle, Brianna Blouin, and Katie Marti each added a base-knock, while Mayleen Weatherford, Marzocca, and Allison Nastali scampered to first on walks.

Every girl on the CWLL roster scored, and “the girls played almost flawless defense, including a hard liner snared by Mia to end the game.”

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Are you ready for little league season?

Posted in Little League, tagged , , , , on March 12, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Central Whidbey Little League players will be in action before you know it. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’s rainy, cold and windy out there, so obviously time to ramp up for little league.

While the weather might be trying to tell us one thing, the calendar says something different, so full speed ahead.

Central Whidbey Little League is still accepting registrations for baseball and softball, and you can deliver hard copy registrations this Saturday, Mar. 16 to Paula Peters at the fields at Rhododendron Park.

CWLL is also in need of umpires, volunteers, and board members.

With a bunch of players set to make the jump from little league to high school ball, the board stands to lose a chunk of parents.

For more info, to register, or to get involved with CWLL as an adult, pop over to:

https://www.centralwhidbeylittleleague.com/

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