Bainbridge Repeats as 2A Champions
The Bainbridge Spartans clinched their second straight Washington State 2A baseball championship on Saturday, edging Tumwater 1‑0 in an eight‑inning thriller that kept the scoreboard deadlocked until the final frame. Pitcher McCrea Curfman delivered a masterful performance, scattering five hits while striking out eight, and was rewarded as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Tumwater’s Second Final Appearance
Tumwater, despite a dominant season that included a 7‑0 regional victory over Port Angeles, fell short in the title game, finishing as runners‑up for the second time in three years. The Titans’ campaign was highlighted by Jimmy Womach’s MVP effort in the Port Angeles win, but a crafty in‑between hop that clipped the glove of Luke Overbay proved decisive in Bainbridge’s narrow triumph.
In the consolation bracket, Orting secured third place with a 5‑1 win over Selah, while Nathan Hale edged Ellensburg 4‑3 in another tightly contested regional matchup. The results underscored the depth of competition across the classification and gave fans a glimpse of the talent that will shape next season’s storylines.
Regional Spotlight
The championship night also served as a showcase for a host of emerging stars, including Braeden Konrad, Peyton Davis, Tenzing Dikman, Braden French, Luke Overbay, Dom D’Amico, AJ Larsen, Henry Olsen, Wyndham Kochenash, Emerson White, Eli Morgan, Trey Thompson, Isaiah Rodriguez, Max Bunn, Jake Snow, Easton Armstrong, Julian Gonzalez, Carter Peone, Eliot Jennings, Josh Earlywine, Kade Acker, Henry Arthur, Jett Hopton, Kody Williams, Brayden Martin, Ian Smithson, Will Rohrbacher, Charlie Crawford, and many others who added to the electric atmosphere at the state tournament.
Statewide Significance
Beyond the diamond, the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) continues to steward high school athletics across the state, and the Spartans’ back‑to‑back titles reflect the growing prominence of baseball programs in the Pacific Northwest.