Friday Harbor clips Coupeville 3-2 in extra frame, clinches league softball crown and playoff berth
Friday Harbor clipped Coupeville 3-2 in an extra-inning contest Thursday, May 4 at Linde Fields. With the rubber-match victory, the Wolverines clinched the Northwest 1B/2B League crown and the conference’s sole playoff berth.
Senior Audrey Allen slides home, scoring the winning run in Friday Harbor’s 3-2 extra-inning win over Coupeville Thursday, May 4. Matt Pranger photo
With bases loaded and two outs and two strikes, pinch hitter Yaritza Plaza knocked a squibber up the first baseline. Audrey Allen zipped to the plate from third and beat the throw.
Senior Yaritza Plaza drives in the winning run in Friday Harbor’s 3-2 extra-inning over Coupeville Thursday, May 4. Matt Pranger photo
The Wolverines and Wolves entered the league finale with one loss. Friday Harbor trimmed Coupeville 13-2 in a home contest on March 28. The Wolves won the second meeting 8-1 on April 18.
Friday Harbor improves to 14-4 for the season and Coupeville is 14-7.
From left, Sarah Cruz, Ella Raichlen, Jillian Otis and other Wolverines mob senior Audrey Allen (helmet) after the senior scored the winning run in a 3-2 season-extending victory over Coupeville Thursday, May 4. Matt Pranger photo