Coupeville High School cross country kicked off a new season Thursday at a six-team North Sound Conference meet in Arlington. (Photos by Susan Hulst)
Ready to hit the trail.
Year two got off to a nice start.
The Coupeville High School cross country squad and new coach Luke Samford made their debut Thursday at a six-team meet in Arlington and growth was the word of the day.
The Wolves, who returned to the trails last season after a two-decade absence, have increased their numbers, and are doing so in the best way possible – with the addition of freshmen who could help carry the program for years to come.
Facing off with its fellow North Sound Conference rivals, Coupeville sent nine boys and four girls to the starting line, with eight of the 13 being 9th graders.
The Wolves have 17 runners on the roster, including three boys and one girl (including two more freshmen) who didn’t compete in the first meet.
That’s up from 2018, when CHS had six boys and two girls on its roster.
Those two female returnees — junior Catherine Lhamon and sophomore Alana Mihill — had the best performances of the day, finishing 13th and 15th in a strong field.
Naomi Smith, a powerhouse from King’s, took the individual title on the two-mile course at River Meadows Park, cruising across the line in 11 minutes, 9.50 seconds.
On the boys side, freshman Mitchell Hall was the top Wolf, claiming 25th, while Isaac Cortes of Granite Falls copped the crown.
The South Whidbey boys and King’s girls won the team titles.
Coupeville’s runners:
GIRLS:
Catherine Lhamon (13th) 14:36.80
Alana Mihill (15th) 15:07.70
Claire Mayne (17th) 15:14.10
Helen Strelow (19th) 15:45.40
BOYS:
Mitchell Hall (25th) 12:38.20
Sam Wynn (38th) 13:02.50
Aidan Wilson (39th) 13:02.80
Reiley Araceley (47th) 13:43.50
Tate Wyman (49th) 14:02.30
Cameron Epp (52nd) 14:04.00
Chris Ruck (53rd) 14:04.30
Aiden Anderson (55th) 14:16.70
Eli Kastner (64th) 15:17.90
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