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It’s always hammer time for Jump

Posted in Track, tagged CHS Wolves, Hailey Hammer, hammer throw, Taygin Jump, track and field on May 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Taygin Jump has a hammer and will throw it. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The hammer thrower is sort like a gunfighter in western movies.

He, or she, wanders from town to town, looking for someone who will meet them in a showdown far off the beaten path, then exits stage left, off to follow the road less taken.

With their event not part of the sanctioned Washington state high school championship meet, hammer throwers have to compete where they can.

It’s a sometimes-lonely trek currently waged by Coupeville High School senior Taygin Jump, who is supplementing her regular season track and field exploits with some side duels.

Her latest performance came last weekend at the Olympia Hammer Series, held at the Evergreen State College.

While there, Jump claimed 4th place in the open event, chucking the hammer 58 feet, 10 inches to net a PR in the event.

She also finished 11th in the varsity finals, netting a 52-08.

It was the second time this season Jump has competed in the hammer, coming on the heels of an appearance at the Sunny and 70’s meet in Snohomish.

The two-sport star, who also plays school and club volleyball, has competed in the 800, 1600, discus, javelin, and hammer this season.

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9 for 9: Softball sluggers soar

Posted in Softball, tagged 9 for 9, CHS Wolves, Hailey Hammer, Sarah Wright, Softball on August 7, 2021| Leave a Comment »

It’s (Hailey) Hammer Time. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

This blog turns nine years old August 15, and to mark the occasion, I’m picking what I view as the best nine Wolf athletes from each active CHS sport.

To be eligible, you had to play for the Wolves between Aug. 2012-Aug. 2021, AKA the “Coupeville Sports” years.

So here we go. Each day between Aug. 1-15, a different sport and (probably) a different argument.

The hits never stop coming.

Softball is one of the most-successful sports at Coupeville High School, and the Wolves have been especially good the last several seasons.

Which means I could form a second all-star team from the girls who were the last ones sliced from this list, go out, and beat pretty much everyone in sight.

But at this exact moment in time, before I waver again, here’s my mythical nine — a lineup of booming bats and electric arms, all owned by some of the most intensely-competitive young women to ever wear a CHS jersey.

Mikayla Elfrank denies you. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

McKayla Bailey — She pitched until her arm fell off, carrying her squad to state in a season in which she threw every single pitch. That she also owned a wicked-hot bat, was brilliant in the classroom, and is the undisputed queen of photo bombs? Even better.

Veronica Crownover — All-Conference as a freshman, led her team to state as a senior. Mashed the ball like few others, clearing fences in multiple ballparks, while also showing a remarkably nimble touch on defense while holding down first base.

Mikayla Elfrank — When she was on fire, she was truly eye-popping. Bounced a home run off carnival rides in Sequim, denting the equipment, and her throws from the hole at short remain, arguably, the hardest ever thrown on the CHS diamond.

Hailey Hammer — A legend. Feared by every pitcher she faced, and loved by her coaches, the 12-time letter-winner wrote the perfect final chapter, lashing a game-winning hit into the fading sunlight in her final at-bat on the prairie.

Katrina McGranahan — She was a captain from her freshman season, a pitcher who carried her team on her back, and a hitter who raked. Add in speed, smarts, and a fiery intensity carefully hidden beneath a calm exterior, and she could, and would, beat you in 1,001 different ways.

Chelsea Prescott — The chosen one. She played softball like a baseball player — a testament to her little league days, when she played with the boys — achieving individual greatness while fueling team success. State as a sophomore, then a 12-0 run as a senior. Covid stole her junior year, but never dimmed her star.

Lauren Rose — Off the field, one of the kindest people in the world. On the field, a killer who once jumped out of a moving car, grabbed her bat, and without a moment of warm-up, tore up to the plate and immediately belted a line-drive hit.

Bessie Walstad — Rock-solid doesn’t even begin to describe this three-sport star, whose mixture of talent, leadership, and calm composure under fire will be long remembered. Brothers Tim and Joel are strong athletes, but, with respect, Bessie is the sun their planets revolve around.

Sarah Wright — Brash, loud, and fun, a fast-talkin’, softball-crunchin’ supernova who could talk the talk, but always walked the walk to back it up. Whether crashing head-first into the bag to beat a throw, threatening to eat worms, chasing seagulls around the parking lot at the state tourney, or gunning down hapless would-be base-stealers, the most entertaining force of nature to ever sweep across the prairie.

When she was on the field, few were as talented as Bessie Walstad. (Shelli Trumbull photo)

Up next: We’re off to the hardwood to hail the best male hoops stars.

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Hammer Time has left the diamond!!

Posted in Softball, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, Everett Community College, Hailey Hammer, Softball, Stop! Hammer Time!! on May 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville High School grad Hailey Hammer, with mom Linda, closed out a stellar two-year college softball run. (Photo courtesy Hailey Hammer)

Hailey Hammer is one of the most successful softball players to ever spring from Central Whidbey, and she closed her career in style Sunday afternoon.

The Coupeville High School grad, a 12-time letter winner (volleyball, basketball, softball) during her days as a Wolf, smacked two hits and knocked in a run in her final collegiate softball game.

While Everett Community College fell 18-10 to Pierce CC (wrapping up a 13-28 season), Hammer continued to fill up the stat sheet.

She finished her sophomore campaign at EVCC hitting .330 with four home runs and 22 RBIs, while also racking up 218 put-outs while patrolling first base.

During her two years as a Trojan, Hammer played in 64 games, hitting .309.

Even while fighting through injuries, she racked up 28 runs, 54 base-knocks (including 10 extra-base hits), 29 RBI, 22 walks and one memorable stolen base.

Afterwards, she briefly reflected on her run in the sport, which carried her from little league all the way to college success.

“It’s all done now,” Hammer said. “Thank you to all of the coaches I’ve had over these years, all of my teammates on every team, and most importantly, my family.”

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Fab Five kills it in college!!

Posted in Baseball, Softball, Wolves in college, tagged Aaron Trumbull, Ben Etzell, CHS Wolves, Everett Community College, Hailey Hammer, Monica Vidoni, Saint John's University on May 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Dalton Martin (left) hangs out with the brain trust. (Abbie Martin photo)

Still rackin’ up those numbers.

As we head through the first week of May, former Wolf stars continue to pile up stats in the world of college softball, baseball and track.

A peek in on how the Fab Five are doing (in alphabetic order):

Ben Etzell — A junior at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, he’s the main man in the bullpen for a Johnnies baseball team sitting at 25-11 headed into the playoffs.

He’s 3-1 with five saves, a 2.37 ERA and 28 strikeouts and is holding opposing teams to a .194 batting average.

Currently, he sits #1 on the team in saves and appearances (17) and #2 in ERA and K’s.

For his three-year career, he’s 9-2 with seven saves and 76 strikeouts while pitching in 36 games.

Hailey Hammer — A sophomore at Everett Community College, where she’s hitting .322 in 30 games for a 12-22 softball squad.

She has 28 hits, including a double, triple and three home runs, 20 RBI, 14 runs and 13 base on balls.

That puts her #3 on the team in RBI and hits and #4 in batting average.

Dalton Martin — A freshman at Everett Community College, where he’s throwing the discus.

Saturday, he finished 10th in the event at the Ken Shannon Invitational at the University of Washington’s outdoor track facility.

The meet reunited him with U-Dub freshman Jose Padilla, who won the discus toss.

Padilla, who hails from Chelan, and Martin finished 1st and 2nd at the 1A state track and field meet last spring as high school seniors.

Aaron Trumbull — A freshman at Olympic Community College, where he’s played in 16 games for an 11-23 team.

His claim to fame this season has been his work with the glove, where he’s recorded 42 put-outs and three assists while playing first base.

He’s one of only three Olympic baseball players to boast an error-free 1.000 fielding percentage, but he’s far in front of the other two guys, having played 45 innings to their combined two innings.

Monica Vidoni — A sophomore at Rainy River Community College in Minnesota, where the Voyageurs are 21-15.

She’s played in 29 games for the softball sluggers, collecting 17 hits, including three doubles, on her way to a .340 batting average.

Also has 14 RBI, 11 runs, seven walks and four steals.

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Wolf alumni soar on college diamonds!!

Posted in Baseball, Softball, Wolves in college, tagged Aaron Trumbull, baseball, Ben Etzell, CHS Wolves, Hailey Hammer, Monica Vidoni, Softball on April 27, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Slick-fielding college first-baseman Aaron Trumbull. (Hannah Gluth photo)

They’ve all found their niche.

Four former Coupeville High School stars are playing ball on college teams this spring, and all four of them have found a way to contribute to their teams.

Up-to-the-moment updates, in alphabetic order:

Ben Etzell — A junior at Saint John’s University in Minnesota, where the Johnnies are 22-8 overall, 11-3 in league.

He’s the team’s closer, pitching in a squad-best 13 games, going 2-0 with five saves and a 2.38 ERA.

His 22 strikeouts are second-best for SJU, while he’s holding opposing teams to a .203 batting average.

Hailey Hammer — A sophomore at Everett Community College.

She’s hitting .329 with two home runs and 15 RBI for a squad which is 11-17 overall, 9-10 in conference.

She has 24 hits in 24 games, with 13 runs, 10 walks and a double.

Aaron Trumbull — A freshman at Olympic College, which is 6-22 overall, 3-13 in league action.

He has one hit and two walks, but is truly excelling in the field, where he’s played error-free ball.

He has 34 put-outs, three assists and the best fielding percentage on the team.

Monica Vidoni — A sophomore at Rainy River Community College in Minnesota, where the Voyageurs are 15-11 overall, 3-1 in conference play.

She’s hitting .372 in 25 games, with 16 hits (including three doubles), 13 RBI, 10 runs, five walks and four stolen bases.