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We don’t lose on our diamond!!

Posted in Baseball, Little League, tagged baseball, Central Whidbey Little League, Chase Anderson, Landon Roberts, South Whidbey on April 10, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Landon Roberts and the Central Whidbey Little League Majors baseball squad knocked off South Whidbey Tuesday in their first game. (Photo courtesy Jon Roberts)

Can’t stop the winning.

Day two of Central Whidbey Little League play was a lot like day one, with the home town squad successfully defending its diamond.

Monday, both CWLL Minors softball and baseball knocked off North Whidbey teams, and Tuesday, it was time for the Majors baseball squad to get its moment in the spotlight.

Fueled by sharp pitching from Chase Anderson and Levi Pulliam and timely hitting from Landon Roberts, Central Whidbey nipped the South Whidbey Shockers 3-1.

CWLL fell behind 1-0 in the early going, then chipped its way back into the game thanks to “excellent base running.”

Central Whidbey benefited from being willing to get a little black and blue as well, with several players getting aboard thanks to being plunked by South Whidbey pitches.

Peyton Caveness, Jonny Porter and Roberts scored for CWLL, while Anderson and Pulliam were spot-on while working on the mound.

The duo combined to whiff seven batters, with Pulliam notching five of those K’s.

“All in all I am very proud of our young Majors team,” said Central coach Jon Roberts. “We knew we would be facing stiff competition after we took the South Whidbey Pope Tourney last spring as Minors.

“We were really excited to see how the boys reacted to much faster pitchers,” he added. “For the most part we did OK, but there is room to improve!”

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CHS harriers blaze a trail!!

Posted in Cross Country, tagged CHS Wolves, cross country, Danny Conlisk, Henry Wynn, Sam Wynn, South Whidbey on August 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »

CHS junior Danny Conlisk is one of three Wolf cross country runners who will train and travel with South Whidbey this fall. (Dawnelle Conlisk photo)

The trail is long and winding, and they have many miles to go.

For a second straight season, Coupeville High School will be back in the cross country game — but without a team based out of its own campus.

The Wolves will send senior Henry Wynn, junior Danny Conlisk and freshman Sam Wynn down the Island to train and travel with South Whidbey.

The trio will wear CHS uniforms during meets and split from the Falcons for postseason events.

It’s a compromise for now, but there is a substantial push to revive Coupeville’s own cross country program, which has a rich history, including state champions Natasha Bamberger (1985) and Tyler King (2010).

While nothing is set in stone, there have been indications CHS could restart its own harrier program in 2018, in time for Conlisk’s senior season.

He and Henry Wynn are back for a second season of competing as mercenaries, while Sam Wynn will make his high school debut this season.

Henry Wynn competed in six events last season, topping off his campaign with a PR in the Olympic League Championships and a 26th place finish at districts.

Conlisk, who was bothered by injuries, ran in four events during the 2016 season, and his time of 18 minutes and 36 seconds at the 5,000 meter Nike Twilight Invitational was the best by a Wolf runner.

If the CHS trio compete at every event South Whidbey is scheduled to be at, including a late September trip to a meet in Montana, they would be on target to run in as many as 11 meets this season.

The cross country schedule:

Wed-Sept. 6 @ River Meadows Run (Arlington)
Sat-Sept. 9 @ Sehome Invitational
Sat-Sept. 16 @ Carl Westling Invitational (South Whidbey)
Sat-Sept. 23 @ Bellevue Cross Country Invitational
Sat-Sept. 30 @ Mountain West Classic (Montana)
Thur-Oct. 5 @ Cascade Conference meet (South Whidbey)
Sat-Oct. 7 @ Nike Hole in the Wall XC Invitational (Lakewood)
Thur-Oct. 12 @ Cascade Conference Meet (Shoreline)
Thur-Oct. 19 @ Olympic League Championships (Sequim)
Sat-Oct. 28 @ Districts (University Place)
Sat-Nov. 4 @ 1A State Meet (Pasco)

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“I enjoy being part of a team!!”

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged Mary Zisette, National Honor Society, South Whidbey, SWHS Falcons, tennis on July 30, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Mary Zisette (in SWHS tennis shirt), is a fast-rising Falcon star.

“To me, the people in this town are the best.”

Mary Zisette enjoys her time on the tennis court at South Whidbey High School, but it’s more than that.

“Everyone is incredibly kind and it’s fun to know all the people you see walking through town,” she said. “I think the sense of community is the most special.

“For our school it’s very similar,” Zisette added. “All the teachers are great and super helpful and you pretty much know every single person in the school.”

A strong presence on the court for the Falcons, whether playing singles or doubles, she’s headed into her junior year at SWHS.

With two postseason runs already to her credit, Zisette continues to work on her court skills, with an eye on always improving.

“I think I’m very coachable and can work new suggestions into my game,” she said. “I need to work on my mental tenacity in stressful matches.

“My goals are to just keep improving and keep working hard,” Zisette added. “Also, making it to state would be really nice, we’ve been close the past two years.”

Ever since she first picked up a racket, the love of the game has been there for her. A lot of that comes from the camaraderie she experiences on the court.

“Tennis is my favorite sport because of the atmosphere of the team and how supportive and encouraging the coaches and other team members are,” Zisette said. “I enjoy being a part of a team and getting to know new people each year.”

A member of the National Honor Society, she’s “interested in writing and loves art,” while finding time to balance a summer job with friends and family.

Those close to her have had a big impact on Zisette as she grows as an athlete and a young woman.

“My dad, who taught me to play tennis when I was little and has encouraged me along the way (is a big influence),” she said. “Also, the rest of my family, who are always supportive and teach me ways to be a better, more kind, person.”

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Wolf rivals honored for stellar diamond work!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged All-State, baseball, CHS Wolves, Connor Antich, South Whidbey, Will Simms on July 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »

South Whidbey High School baseball coach Tom Fallon (right) landed two of his players on the All-State team. (Shelli Trumbull photo)

No love for the Wolves, but some appreciation for Whidbey Island.

When the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association released its 2017 All-State teams Tuesday, Coupeville rival South Whidbey landed two players on the 1A squad.

Senior pitcher Will Simms and senior outfielder Connor Antich capped their prep careers with the honor.

The Falcons went 12-10 this spring while playing in the always-tough 1A/2A Cascade Conference, which included eventual 1A state runner-up Cedar Park Christian.

On a side note, South Whidbey did lose 7-4 to Coupeville when the two Island rivals faced off in a non-conference game early in the season.

Come on, you know I have to mention that!

Also named to All-State squads were several other players who the Wolves faced this season, including Klahowya’s Dylan Zuber.

The senior pitcher/second-baseman was the lone representative from the 1A Olympic League.

Four other Coupeville rivals were honored, with Jacob Richey and Elliot Puttkammer-Saxen from The Bush School making the 1A team, James Grubb of Sequim tabbed in 2A and Kai Herko of Friday Harbor named to the 2B/1B squad.

The WSBCA honored players at five levels, with 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A having their own squads. The best of 2B and 1B were combined to make a fifth team.

Breaking from tradition a bit, coaches did not name players of the year or divide the lists into First and Second Team honors.

Ty Singleton, who led King’s Way Christian to a state title, was tabbed as the 1A coach of the year.

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