by MARTY ZIER

Sports contributor

Baseball team

The Vikings baseball team pounded the Seattle Lutheran Saints 18-8 in the first round of post season play on May 7.

A slow start had the Vikings down 6-0 after three innings but Orcas capitalized on a Saint lineup change that reversed the momentum.

“Trent Johns had a three-run double in the fourth inning that tied the game and we took off from there,” Coach Jim Passer said.

Miles Harlow took a bit to find his pitches according to Passer, “but once he found his zone, he shut them down and did great. Rylan Date did a good job closing the last inning for the Vikings.”

Daniel Briggs and Devon Stanzione both scored three runs while Pasha Bullock had three runs and three RBIs. On May 9, the Vikings lost to the LaConner Braves 12-0 in their last post-season game.

Passer was pleased with the young Viking team’s season and offered a special thank you to Orcas High School Athletic Director Vicki Vandermay for bringing baseball back this year.

“We had three seniors, Daniel Briggs, Rylan Date and Devon Stanzione that I can’t thank enough for their leadership,” Passer said. “Also, thanks to a very supportive group of parents.”

Softball team

The Lady Vikings lost 12-1 to the Lynden Lions in a non-league practice game on May 10 in preparation for the 2B Bi-District Tournament May 18 in Stanwood, Wash. The Vikings are set to play the Darrington Loggers, who they are 3-0 against this year, with the winner advancing to the state playoffs.