Maya Nottingham cracked two hits Thursday, sparking Coupeville to a big road win. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
The cold never bothered them anyway.
Enduring a chilly afternoon and early evening Thursday, the Coupeville High School JV softball squad shook off the icicles and thrashed host Sultan 15-3.
The non-conference win, which lifts the Wolf young guns to 4-1 on the season, could have been even more of a blowout, if pesky rules hadn’t gotten in the way.
Each team was restricted to five runs per inning, and that was the only thing stopping Coupeville.
The Wolves sent 22 batters to the plate across three frames, recording just one single, solitary out on a comebacker to the pitcher.
Other than that, Coupeville registered eight hits, accepted 13 walks, and ended each inning with runners stranded on base when the fifth run tapped home.
It was brutal, it was efficient, and it brought a smile to Wolf coach Katrina McGranahan’s face.
“The JV girls did a great job at stepping in and playing after having to sit and watch the varsity game,” she said.
“It was yet another cold day, but I’m impressed with how the girls came out and handled their business,” McGranahan added. “Never backed down and never stopped pushing.”
All 11 Wolves to see action reached base, with Maya Nottingham and Chloe Marzocca pacing the offense with a pair of hits apiece.
“Maya hit her first triple today!” McGranahan said. “It’s always nice to see someone get a reward after putting in so much work.
“I loved seeing the bright, happy face she had! A moment she will remember!”
Marzocca and Mia Farris teamed up to handle the pitching, with both freshmen doing well in the less-than-ideal weather, something their coach, a former ace in the circle, can appreciate.
“Pitching is always a difficult position, but the two girls held their own and you can see the progress,” McGranahan said.
“Chloe did an amazing job and dialed it in toward the end of the first inning,” she added. “Pitching is very difficult, especially in cold weather, but she did an amazing job at hanging tight and being positive.
“Mia also stepped in and did a great job as well. It had been quite some time since the JV had played a game, but they looked as if they took no time off.”
Wolf catcher Teagan Calkins, just an 8th grader, was her usual steady self, helping both CHS pitchers lock in.
“Teagan again was solid behind the plate,” McGranahan said.
“In fact, she did such a great job that the umpire came up to us between innings and complimented her to us! That’s awesome!!”
Thursday stats:
Edie Bittner — 1 walk
Teagan Calkins — 1 single, 2 walks
Mia Farris — 1 single
Jada Heaton — 1 single, 1 walk
Violette Huegerich — 2 walks
Lily Leedy — 1 walk
Allie Lucero — 1 walk
Katie Marti — 1 single, 1 walk
Chloe Marzocca — 2 singles, 1 walk
Melanie Navarro — 2 walks
Maya Nottingham — 1 single, 1 triple, 1 walk
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