Valen Trujillo will be a key returning player for the Wolf spikers next season. (John Fisken photos)
Hope Lodell showed great promise as a freshman.
Football’s not the only game in town.
While most people tend to think of gridiron teams when talking about spring practices, Coupeville High School volleyball is hard at work as well.
The Wolves, led by head coach Breanne Smedley and new JV coach Heidi Wyman, have had 27 prospective players show up during the first week.
The practices kicked off with older players (those currently in grades 9-11) at work, with 8th graders allowed to practice the second week. That hasn’t stopped the young guns from soaking up the atmosphere, however.
“Spring practice has been very encouraging so far,” Smedley said. “We have a great group of returners who are eager to learn, improve, and put in hard work.
“Incoming freshman are already showing their commitment to the program by being at spring practice to learn and be around the team,” she added. “Spring practice is an essential part of getting everyone on the same page before the season starts and we are excited to keep working towards our goals for this team!”
Wyman is replacing Amy King, who cut back from three coaching positions to one.
“It has been beneficial to have our new JV coach working with the girls,” Smedley said. “Her volleyball background and knowledge has already added a lot to our program.”
The Wolf roster so far (with next year’s grade):
Freshmen:
Madison Allen
Veronica Crownover
Maddy Hilkey
Nicole Laxton
Ashley Menges
Ashlie Shank
Emma Smith
Jessica Wood-Hagen
Sarah Wright
Sophomores:
Payton Aparicio
Kyla Briscoe
Maggie Crimmins
Kenzi LaRue
Hope Lodell
Katrina McGranahan
Abby Parker
Kayla Rose
Lauren Rose
Kameryn St Onge
Allison Wenzel
Juniors:
Tiffany Briscoe
Myiah Meade
Ally Roberts
Valen Trujillo
Seniors:
Sydney Autio
McKenzie Bailey
Sammi Baker
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