Cut from of the old-school backstop mold, Bean’s sturdy frame can withstand plenty of punishment around home plate – and this all-3A KingCo performer’s powerful bat sends softballs deep into the night.
Megan Cotton, Eastlake, senior
You could say this Akron University signee was born to be a catcher. She is the loudest voice on the field, she has a natural pitch-frame knack and she is hyper-competitive. And, oh yeah, she has one of the sweetest swings in 4A KingCo.
Kekai Schultz, Ridgefield, senior
All she’s done in her career is get big key hits in big games for the 2A-contending Spudders. And after early years of playing in the infield, this St. Martin’s signee moved to catcher last spring – and has easily been the program’s best all-around athlete.
Ridgefield softball’s 15-14 win over Woodland shows rivalry still strong
Spudders, Beavers have come out swinging in short season
Published: April 14, 2021, 9:08pm
Share: Ridgefield s Makayla Ferguson await a pitch from Woodland s Gabi Silveria during a softball game Wednesday at Ridgefield High School. Ridgefield won 15-14. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)
RIDGEFIELD – Pre-COVID, Ridgefield and Woodland carried on the best softball rivalry in Southwest Washington.
Now that games have returned, that hasn’t changed. Ridgefield edged Woodland 15-14 on Wednesday in a game with enough ups and downs, the Ridgefield High basepaths might as well have been a roller-coaster track.
Woodland won back-to-back Class 2A state championships in 2018-19, while Ridgefield placed third in 2019.