Fab frosh Teagan Calkins gets a helping hand from coach Kevin McGranahan after an injury. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
The finale approaches.
Coupeville High School softball takes the field for the final time this season Friday, traveling to South Whidbey to clash with the Falcons.
Win and the Wolves earn a season sweep of their next-door neighbors — CHS won 20-2 first time around — while finishing with a spiffy 14-6 record.
As we count down towards the end, a photographic look at the best softball squad on Whidbey Island, courtesy Diet Coke-fueled photo clicker John Fisken.
Aaron Lucero imparts diamond wisdom to Chloe Marzocca. “Hit the balll … HARD!!”
Haylee Armstrong, already crunching homers and triples as just an 8th grader, stares intently at her bright future. She might want to wear sunglasses.
Melanie Navarro awaits an incoming strike.
Calkins, ankle secured, delivers a heartfelt Senior Night tribute to some of her older teammates.
“When I flex that muscle right there while hitting? The ball goes over the wall and it doesn’t come back.”
“Was it a hit or an error?”
“We’ll be the judge of that!”
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.
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