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Big time pics from a big time tourney

Posted in Little League, Softball, tagged , , , , on June 30, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Not even a loss on day one of the state tournament could dampen the mood in the Central Whidbey dugout. (Jackie Saia photos)

Madison McMillan cranks it up and gets ready to fire a laser to Mia Farris at first.

Hammerhead coach Fred Farris is a man of many talents.

Teagan Calkins stares into a bright future.

Savina Wells deals heat from the pitcher’s circle.

Braids on point, Coupeville’s diamond warriors head into battle.

Aleksia Jump gets a little work in, while also relaxing.

Katie Marti fires up the Hammerhead bench.

It’s good to have your own personal photographer.

As the Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball team winds its way through the state tourney, Hammerhead mom (and camera clicker extraordinaire) Jackie Saia is on the scene in Poulsbo.

The pics above are but a taste of what she shot Saturday afternoon on day one of the 10-team, double-elimination royal rumble.

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Sluggers set for big stage

Posted in Little League, Softball, tagged , , , , on June 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Chloe Marzocca watches the ball fly far, far away. (Photos by Jackie Saia)

Foot firmly on the bag, Mia Farris beats the runner by a mile.

Madison McMillan has been a big-time cruncher at the plate for a high-scoring Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball squad.

Hammerhead catcher Brionna Blouin slaps the tag on a runner who maybe wishes she had stayed at third.

Jada Heaton looks down for the sign.

Slick-fielding Allison Nastali scoops up everything in the vicinity.

Hammerhead shortstop Taylor “The Beast” Brotemarkle unleashes the full fury of her nuclear-powered throwing arm.

Teagan Calkins dares the pitcher to try and throw the ball past her. “I will murder the freakin’ ball, lady, murder it!!”

We’re under 70 hours until the big dance kicks off.

The Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball squad, carrying a 17-2 record and a District 11 championship, opens play Saturday at the state championships.

The Hammerheads take the field at Snider Field in Poulsbo at 1 PM, facing North Kitsap, District 2 champs and tourney hosts.

Win or lose, Central Whidbey plays again Sunday as its winds its way through the double-elimination bracket.

With a victory over North Kitsap, the Hammerheads would face District 3 champs Montesano at noon.

Fall on day one, and Central Whidbey finds itself in a must-win scenario Sunday at 3:00 against either District 10’s Bonney Lake/Sumner or District 8’s Northeast Seattle.

The tournament stretches all the way out to July 7, with the state champ earning an invite to regionals in California.

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All the wins, all the pics

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on June 16, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Mia Farris waits for the action to unfold while holding down first base for the Central Whidbey Little League Majors softball squad. (Jackie Saia photos)

A Hammerhead hitter does a fast tap dance to evade a wayward pitch.

Brionna Blouin (7), Savina Wells (in catcher gear), Taylor Brotemarkle, and coach Fred Farris bask in another win.

Allison Nastali, even with both arms taped up after a bicycle accident, drops the bunt perfectly. She beat the throw to first, while bringing a runner in from third.

Hammerhead hurler Chloe Marzocca wheels and deals.

“Ooh yeah, you’re too late, sister! I AM SAFE!!!!!!”

Post game shenanigans.

After making a great running catch in center to end the game, Katie Marti gets a congratulatory hug from coach Kim Brotemarkle.

Everything is in their favor.

The District 11 Little League Majors softball tournament is three days into a possible five-day schedule, and everything is lined up for host Central Whidbey to win.

The Hammerheads plastered Sedro-Woolley 12-5 Saturday to advance to the championship round, then got a welcome surprise Sunday.

Skagit, which was routed by Sedro in the tourney opener Friday, rebounded to grab an unexpected 17-14 win in a rematch between the two off-Island teams.

So, that means Central Whidbey (1-0 in the tourney) meets Skagit (1-1) Monday at 6 PM, while Sedro (1-2) is done.

If the Hammerheads (16-2 on the season) win Monday, they are bound for the state tourney, which is June 29-July 7 in Poulsbo.

Lose Monday, and Central Whidbey gets a second swing at the title Tuesday night, also against Skagit, also at 6 PM.

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