With starting goalie Dewitt Cole rehabbing an injury, Michael Langille played in goal Friday for the Coupeville High School boys soccer squad. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Sometimes it’s just about survival.
Playing with a gutted roster Friday, and that was before losing players mid-game, the Coupeville High School boys soccer team fell 5-0 at South Whidbey.
Losing to a team which went to the state quarterfinals last season, and is the heavy betting favorite in the new North Sound Conference, is not unexpected.
The hope though is to have a full roster when the two schools tangle Apr. 23 in the regular-season finale.
Coupeville coach Kyle Nelson was philosophical as part of his team boarded the bus for the short trip back home from Langley.
“Considering we only had 14 players for the game and had to put a makeshift lineup together, I am proud of their effort,” he said.
With starting goaltender Dewitt Cole rehabbing an injury, back-up Michael Langille played the entire game in net and held up well.
South Whidbey senior Michael Lux paced the high-flying Falcons, rattling home a hat trick.
Coupeville, which was shut out for only the second time this season, drops to 2-2 in league play, 4-4 overall.
The Wolves sit solidly in third-place in what is supposed to be a six-team league.
CHS is a game-and-a-half off of league leaders King’s (3-0, 4-1-1) and South Whidbey (3-0, 6-1).
Cedar Park Christian (0-3, 0-4) and Sultan (0-3, 0-7) bring up the rear, while Granite Falls suspended its program this year due to a lack of players.
Staying in at least third-place is big, since it would bring the Wolves a “home” game in their district playoff opener.
Coupeville, which travels to Forks Monday for a non-league game, closes with four conference clashes, and is already assured of a postseason berth.
The #1 and #3 NSC teams host their first playoff bout, though the Wolves would need to travel to Oak Harbor for any postseason “home” games, since Coupeville High School doesn’t have a turf field.
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