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Law enforcement legend bows out

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on January 21, 2025| 2 Comments »

Darren Crownover, American Badass, closes out his law enforcement career with a dramatic animal rescue. (Photo property Island County Sheriff’s Department)

Out of the patrol car and on the school bus.

Capping a stellar career in law enforcement, Darren Crownover made his final “out of service” call Monday.

A Lieutenant with the Island County Sheriff’s Department, he and wife Kelly (a longtime 9-1-1 operator) had a huge positive impact on Whidbey Island and its occupants over the years.

They also were my traveling companions during daughter Veronica’s senior season of softball at Coupeville High School — a year that ended with a run to the state tourney.

Now, with Darren following Kelly into “retirement,” the couple are off to Texas, where Darren will be driving a school bus while (possibly) humming “bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?”

I wish all the best to the entire Crownover family (which also includes son Nickolas) and not just because they bought me my weight in M & M’s.

Though that certainly didn’t hurt!!

 

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Major moment for sublime star

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on December 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Madison McMillan puts pen to paper for the paparazzi. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wednesday was for the fan club.

Coupeville High School senior Madison McMillan signed her letter of intent to play softball for Edmonds College, in an event which gave her many supporters a chance to hail their favorite slugger.

Family, friends, coaches, teammates and classmates, all on hand to celebrate a major milestone for an amazing young woman.

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Softball sensation earns college gig

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on November 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Madison McMillan launches a laser. (Jackie Saia photos)

One of Coupeville’s brightest athletic stars has landed her next gig.

While Madison McMillan still has two more seasons of high school sports to finish, with basketball underway and softball beckoning in the spring, the CHS senior has signed a letter of intent to play college ball afterwards.

The power-hitting third baseman is slated to join the softball program at Edmonds College, with the Tritons making the announcement on their Instagram page.

Madison McMillan, granddaughter of Gordon McMillan and Nancy Conard, is a standout student and athlete who also happens to be a remarkable young woman in all aspects.

As part of a tight-knit group of female athletes who have played together since elementary school, she is one of the foremost faces of the CHS Class of 2025.

McMillan has had a major impact on the volleyball court, as a hoops star, and as a diamond dandy, with her playing both high school and travel ball in the latter pursuit.

She and her fellow seniors sparked the Wolf volleyball program to its best season in school history this fall.

With McMillan and company working as a unit, CHS was undefeated until the final day of the season, went 18-2, won league and bi-district titles, and captured 4th place at the 2B state tourney.

While the Wolf warrior sparkles in every one of her pursuits, softball is the sport where she has arguably had the biggest impact.

Whether drilling home runs over the fence, turning on the wheels to get an extra base in crunch time, or whipping a frozen rope across the field to nail a runner, McMillan is, as they said in O Brother, Where Art Thou, “bonafide.”

Edmonds hit a grand slam with this signing.

A class act.

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Lucero tabbed to lead CHS softball

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on October 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Aaron Lucero is your new CHS head softball coach. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The new leader is a familiar face.

Coupeville High School assistant softball coach Aaron Lucero is moving up to claim the top spot with the Wolf diamond program.

He replaces Kevin McGranahan, who stepped down after a nine-year run when he and wife Justine moved off-Island earlier this year.

Lucero’s hire was announced Thursday by CHS Athletic Director Brad Sherman and will be official once approved by the school board.

Lucero chats with Chelsi Stevens during a game last spring.

Since he and wife Jess moved their five children to Coupeville from the sports hot bed of St. Louis, Aaron Lucero has been a key member of the local coaching community.

He worked alongside McGranahan with the Wolf softball program, while also helping lead very-successful Central Whidbey Little League diamond squads.

The owner/financial advisor at Terra Firma Wealth Management, Lucero has also worked extensively with the Coupeville Booster Club and the Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools.

He will be stepping into a prime position, with the CHS softball squad capable of returning every player from last year’s team, including daughter Ava, from a team which went 14-5.

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Your bucks, their base hits

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on September 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Island Vipers celebrate softball tourney success this past summer. (Photo courtesy Grant Van Dyke)

Softball is booming on Whidbey Island and you can help local players be on a competitive footing with their big city rivals.

The Island Vipers, who field U14 and U16 travel squads, pull diamond dandies from all three area high schools, with Wolves, Falcons, and Wildcats joining together to form dynamic squads.

As they look ahead to future seasons, the players and coaches are reaching out to their community for support with a GoFundMe which will help with travel expenses and much more.

The Whidbey slugger you finance today is the potential superstar of tomorrow, so consider shaking out the ol’ wallet.

For more info and to donate, pop over to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/island-vipers-select-all-island-softball-team?qid=fa8188291a48e3e62765c8e23ac5384b

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