Washington Wolfpack takes tournament title
The Washington Wolfpack Baseball Club recently captured the Skyline 15-and-under Invitational Fourth of July Tournament held July 2-4 in Issaquah.
The Wolfpack was led by Islander Andrew Higgins in the first game, as they beat highly regarded Dow Baseball 16-3. Higgins had two home runs, including a grand slam with eight runs-batted in. He had help by fellow Islanders Chris Black, who was 3-for-3, and Joey Scalzo, who went 3-for-4.
The Wolfpack beat the SBA Buzz from Federal Way and the Riverdawgs from Marysville, ultimately defeating Redmond’s Burnstead Construction in the championship game 10-5, to complete their undefeated tournament run.
Black, Higgins and Scalzo went a combined 7-for-11 against Burnstead to secure the win, with Black providing five innings of solid pitching. Other Islanders contributing were Kjell Sherman and Cullen Russell.
The Wolfpack recently secured fourth place in the 25-team 15-and-under Puget Sound Mickey Mantle League, qualifying for the state championship and the chance to represent Washington at the national championships held later this month in California. The Wolfpack will also be competing in a 16-and-under CABA World Series July 21-28.
Islander girls soccer summer camp in July
Mercer Island middle school and high school girls are invited to join the Mercer Island High School girls’ soccer team coaches for a week of training at the annual Islander Girls’ Soccer summer camp.
Two guest coaches, former University of Portland standout, U.S. Women’s National Team and WUSA player Michelle French; and Jimmy Gabriel, who was a former Everton FC, Scottish National Team player and longtime Seattle Sounder soccer player.
The coaches will focus on all aspects of the players’ game, preparing them for the fall club and high school seasons.
The camp will be held Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29. Incoming 6-8 graders’ camps will be 10 a.m. to noon and incoming 9-12 graders’ camps will be at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Islander Stadium. A fee of $110 per player is required.
For more information and a registration form, contact Julie Stillman at juliestillman@comcast.net or coach Bryan Mazza at bryanm@mazzafamily.com.
