Sydney Van Dyke and her travel ball teammates are off to a strong start. (Colleen Henderson-Van Dyke photo)
Adeline Maynes was in mid-season form.
The Coupeville High School sophomore was firing BBs from the pitcher’s circle Saturday, whiffing five across three innings to lead the Island Vipers 16U softball squad to a 9-4 win over New Level Softball – Dail in Everett.
The Vipers, who draw players from across Whidbey Island, jumped on their foes with a four-run top of the first, and never looked back.
“The girls came out firing on all cylinders, the base runners were aggressive, and the bats were on fire,” said coach Grant Van Dyke.
Sydney Van Dyke and Shea Allison fueled the early rally with base knocks, with the Vipers coming back around to ice the game with five runs in the third.
Sophie Zeigler, Emma Allison, Maynes, and Shea Allison all drove in runs during the game-deciding surge, with Cameron Van Dyke and Charley Lasick also picking up base hits.
Capri Anter and Marlie Wutzke paced the Vipers with two walks apiece, with the squad pushing the pace on the basepaths with eight stolen bases.
The Vipers, who also include Ava Lucero and Kennedy Strevel on their roster, get back at it next Saturday with another road game, this time traveling to square off with the WA Bombers 16U.
Adeline Maynes (center) is a flame-throwing terror in the pitcher’s circle 24/7/365. (Jackie Saia photo)
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