Bainbridge’s baseball squad capped a flawless district run by downing Fife 3‑0 in the Class 2A West Central District championship, a game that was briefly halted by rain but never altered the outcome. Junior Eli Tracy and senior Braden French combined to throw seven shutout innings, with Tracy inducing 10 groundball outs and two strikeouts, while senior McCrea Curfman missed the tournament due to a leg injury.
Bainbridge’s Path to the State Stage
Coach Thomas Henshaw said the team is "locked in" and prepared for the state championships, noting that the victory not only preserved a perfect defensive record but also positioned Bainbridge for a top seed that could bring home‑field advantage in the opening rounds.
Finishing the tournament with three wins and no runs allowed, Bainbridge had previously blanked Sequim 11‑0 and Olympic 10‑0 to reach the final, and the shutout streak underscored the depth of pitching talent that includes Eli Tracy’s ten groundball outs and Braden French’s two clean innings to close out the game.
The team is expected to receive a top seed and host first‑round and quarterfinal contests, a prospect that has the community buzzing as the championship tournament approaches.
Klahowya’s Freshman Takes the Mound
In the 1A tournament, Klahowya secured the district title with a 5‑0 victory over Charles Wright‑Life Christian, a performance anchored by freshman Jack Lindberg, who tossed six shutout innings and allowed no runs.
Freshman Lindberg’s effort was complemented by Evan Beaver’s two shutout innings, while the offense collected 11 hits, two each from Beaver, Colton Shick and Garrett Kemp, highlighting a balanced attack that will carry into the state bracket.
Crosspoint Christian Eyes the Title
Crosspoint Christian earned its spot in the Class 1B tournament with a 7‑3 win over Evergreen Lutheran, a game in which Keegan Peifer contributed three hits and the team’s pitching staff limited the opposition to three runs.
The victory marks the third straight district championship for the three schools, setting up a state championship field that blends seasoned powerhouses with rising contenders.