left to right top row: Coach C, Tonya Cook, Angelica Castaneda, Britney Miller, Erika Hanson, Brooke Vincent, Ali Hirschi, Sam Calahan, Coach I left to right bottom row: Jessica Wald, Amanda Martin, Brandy Cole, Rachel Eng, Lesa Hearst, Amber McDaniel, Crystal Mertes, Kalli Heller
[check out their individual close ups on side bar]
A Big Thanks to the Christensen's for taking these photos!
The girls start their day at 5:30 with winter conditioning, and as their schedules allow - later come in to get work accomplished on their own. They will continue this schedule into December, have a quick Winter Break and pick it back up in January. Just as soon as the field thaws out, they will head back outside to enjoy the last bit of chill, only hoping for the sun to shine. Games begin the first week of March ...just around the corner. Stay tuned.
Pictured above are; Sam, Jordyn, Amber, Angelica, Ali, Tonya, Coach I, and last but not least, Dax. The girls were so sweet to let him in on the action, of which he was thrilled.
Fall Ball has been in full swing the last week and a half. warm or cold, sick or not these girls have been working their butts off to get ready for tomorrows game against Coeurd'Alene Idaho.
[Top L-R] Amanda Martin, Brenna Pancheri, Kortney Klein, Elisha Ena, Ali Walen, Natalie Coulston, Stevi Fischer [Bottom L-R] Paula Robinson-Blumel, Sophie Garza, Sonya Jones and Brandy Cole
- The Deal -
Coach Iverson and Coach Christensen agreed to wear these stylish gas station specials after they won their first game. Jeremy and Lynn also forgot about the deal and this past Saturday were quickly reminded by the girls after their first season win against Skagit Valley, 9 to 5. Jeremy hid behind his hat and I think Lynn was wishing he had one. Lynn also left the girls laughing when he said "These do nothing for my UV protection" They were good sports!
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this blog was created especially for fans, friends and most importantly family. we hope this will enable you to follow the girls in the game they love.
keep in mind, we are by no means "official", just a couple of wives hoping to learn the game through documenting the little things. Laugh with us, through our softball terms and misspellings.
2012 VIKING ROSTER
Adriana "Zams" Zamarron - RF
Freshman from Quincy, WA. daughter of Monty Alvarez and Patricia Zamarron - "Two people can look at the same thing but see something totally different."
Bailey Ritchie - Shortstop
Sophomore from Moses Lake, WA. daughter of Andy and Lorie Ritchie - "Its not how big you are, its how big you play." John Wooden
Brin Neff aka Stix - Utility
Sophomore from Rexburg, ID. daughter of Wayne and Micalla Neff - facts about Brin; One time I held Katy Perry's Hand and When I grow up, I want to be a mom.
Halee Edelblute - 3rd
Freshman from Rathdrum, ID. daughter of Pat Edelblute and Penny Pupo - plans to become a Physical Therapist, "Hakuna Matada" Timon and Pumba
Holly Hirst - Center
Freshman from Priest River, ID. daughter of Mark Hirst and Charlene Hirst - I'm spontaneous, outgoing, loud, very competitive and love my family. "I am a member of the team, I rely on it and defer to it, because the team not the individual is the ultimate champion." Mia Hamm
Jessa Ouellette - Utility
Freshman from Missoula, MT. daughter of David and Deanna Ouellette. Favorite Word: Believe
Jessica Hernandez aka J-rod - utility
Freshman from Lind, WA. daughter of Alfonso and Mary Hernandez. -I'm loud and obnoxious. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I keep myself busy everyday. I live by the quote..."When put to the test, family is best" unknown
Kaitlyn "Katie" Martinez - LF
Freshman from Moses Lake, WA. daughter of Art and Brenda Martinez. -I just want a HOTT Husband! :)
Kelsie Salverda - Pitcher
Freshman from Zillah, WA. daughter of Eric and Sharon Salverda. - Something about me; I was the first girl at Zillah HS to pitch a no hitter. "Run High Jump Fast" I want to be a Second Grade Teacher
Lauren Sams aka Lo - Utility
Sophomore from Milton-Freewater, OR. daughter of Dale and Nancy Sams - plans to major in Psychology "Who are you to judge the life I live? "I am not perfect and I dont have to be! Before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean." Bob Marley
Leyna Downey - Utility
Freshman from Missoula, MT. daughter of Michael and Crystal Downey. - "Never say Die!"
Marina Rubio aka Rub's or Rubio - 3rd
Freshman from Moses Lake, WA. daughter of Gabriel and Gloria Rubio. - 1. I love to sleep 2. Everybody dies but not everybody really lives 3. Im going to major in Criminal Justice
Randi Jo Wright aka RJ - Utility
Freshman from Warden, WA. daughter of Randy and Lupe Wright. - If it wasnt hard everyone would do it...The hard is what makes it great. I plan to go into cosmotology. Yes, Im named after my dad.
Savanah Scarborough aka "Vanah" - 2nd
Freshman from Walla Walla, WA. daughter of Sarah Scarborough and Brian Woody & Wayne and Lyndee Scarborough. Im from Mississippi, I plan to be a Forest Ranger. "No Mercy" - "Helluh Baller"
Shantel McCashland aka Shannie/Shantie town - Pitcher
Sophomore from Driggs, ID. daughter of Mike and Brenda McCashland - "Happiness is not consumed; it is generated" & "It is our choices, not our abilities that define us"
Tasha "the unit" Gentry - 1st
Freshman from Moses Lake, WA daughter of Jim and Brenda Gentry. -"Live Rich or Die Trying"