With the pandemic restricting live access for fans, you can see Coupeville High School athletes like Hayley Fiedler online. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
It’s a tricky dance.
After a year-plus absence, high school sports are back.
But to keep them back, people will have to follow guidelines set down by the Washington State Health Department.
While there have been cases of mask scofflaws gettin’ up to no good in places like Mossyrock, which caused Naselle to cancel a road trip there, the early results from Coupeville have been positive.
Having made it through the first home contests for Wolf softball, track, girls tennis, and baseball, CHS Athletic Director Willie Smith is in a good mood.
A cautious one, but a good one.
He released the following statement Wednesday:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our players, coaches, and fans that have been at our events for their support in following our safety guidelines and rules and ask for your continued support as we move forward.
As we prepare to begin traveling to games, this is just a reminder that our league guidelines prohibit any away fans attending.
With that in mind, our league Athletic Directors are working very hard to provide streaming platforms for those games which will allow our fans to watch those games.
During this time and under our current situation, it is not about politics, opinions, or taking a stand.
It IS about giving our kids the opportunity to be safe and continue to play now and through the remainder of the season(s).
Once again, thank you to all that have attended and continue to follow the guidelines and policies in support of all of our athletes and coaches.
To watch road contests (or CHS home games), try the links below.
Friday Harbor and La Conner broadcast for free, while Darrington and Coupeville charge $4 a contest.
Friday Harbor:
One link is for baseball, one for softball, but the Friday Harbor IT department hasn’t determined which is which yet, so you’ll need to check both.
Friday Harbor Tiny Radio | Facebook
Friday Harbor Tiny TV – YouTube
La Conner:
La Conner Athletics Alpha Channel – YouTube
Darrington:
Justgame Web Services (justagamelive.com)
Coupeville:
Coupeville Sports 
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