Alex Wasik tossed in eight points Friday as Coupeville’s C-Team pounded Concrete’s JV. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Patrick Upchurch is a made man.
The Coupeville High School boys C-Team basketball guru exited the gym Friday night carrying the first win of his head coaching career.
With eight of the 10 players on his roster scoring, the Wolves rocked visiting Concrete hard, jumping out to a 14-0 lead on their way to a 39-11 victory over the Lion JV.
Coming a night after a hard-fought loss to a tough 3A Squalicum squad, the win evens Coupeville’s record at 1-1 on the season.
While it will go down as the first (of probably many) wins for Upchurch, the CHS coach handed all the credit to his players.
The Wolves handled the ball well, spread out the scoring wealth, and benefited from a strong defensive effort.
Ben Smith delivered three “huge” blocks which rattled a few teeth and brought the Wolf fans to their feet, while Brayden Coatney “battled hard on the glass, taking down at least seven or eight rebounds.”
Coupeville spread out its offense, though freshman Ty Hamilton outscored Concrete by himself, rattling home 12 points.
The slash-and-shoot guard torched the nets for a quick six points in the opening quarter, then added a bucket in each of the remaining three frames.
Coatney and Alex Wasik provided key support, as each Wolf drained eight points, with Simon Shelley netting a fourth-quarter three-ball.
Dominic Coffman, Smith, Nick Armstrong, and the coach’s son, Josh Upchurch, all chipped in with a bucket, while Coen Killian and Jaden Goodrich also saw floor time for CHS.
Riding high off the win, the C-Team heads to Mount Vernon next Tuesday, Dec. 17 to play its first road game of the season.
Way to go guys. I’m proud of you!