Wolf seniors (l to r) Micky LeVine, Jacki Ginnings, Wynter Thorne and Haleigh Deasy. (John Fisken photo)
Things gets lively Thursday.
The Coupeville High School boys’ soccer squad plays its first home game, while Wolf track, golf and girls’ tennis all kick off their seasons on the road.
As he prepares to launch his 20th season at the helm of the CHS tennis programs (10 seasons of boys tennis and now 10 seasons of girls tennis), Wolf net guru Ken Stange had a few thoughts to share with the world.
Take it away, Stange!
On the eve of the girls’ first match of the year, against an always-tough South Whidbey squad, I’m feeling both satisfied and excited.
In my first nine seasons at CHS, I’ve never had such a balance of experienced veterans and fast-rising newcomers.
The team is cohesive, to a level I’ve never seen.
I thought I saw it coming as the season approached; the leaders were already making plans, the veterans were out practicing in bad weather, and the newcomers were right there for every step.
The first 14 practices have produced players who are working at beating the crap out of each other, on the court.
What’s more, winners haven’t gloated while losers have seen the team’s depth and the possibility of a remarkable season.
They are holding each other accountable. They have taken a highly individualized sport and turned it into something familial.
Whatever happens tomorrow, and over the course of the rest of the season, I think I’m a part of something special, a season that the team won’t soon forget.
Go Wolves!
Coupeville Sports 
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