Cael Wilson and Coupeville came dangerously-close to toppling Friday Harbor Tuesday night. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Almost a major upset.
Playing some of their best ball of the season Tuesday, the Coupeville High School boys soccer squad pushed visiting Friday Harbor to the very edge.
Unfortunately, the Wolverines escaped with a 1-0 victory, keeping them in the hunt for the Northwest 2B/1B League title.
With the win, Friday Harbor gets to 8-3, a game back of Orcas Island (9-2), and a game-and-a-half behind league leader Providence Classical Christian (9-1).
The top four teams in the NWL advance to the postseason.
Despite playing valiantly, Coupeville falls to 3-8.
“It was a really, really good game,” said Wolf coach Robert Wood. “So much better (1000 times better) than our first game against them.
“Played around a bit with lineup and positioning and it worked great,” he added. “Stopped every attack of theirs — except one great shot from 20+ yards.
“Bummed out man… Should have had that one.”
Coupeville was supposed to return to the pitch Thursday, but a road trip to Lynnwood to play Cedar Park Christian has been cancelled as that school deals with Covid issues.
The game won’t be rescheduled.
The Wolves still host Lopez Island Saturday, in what will be Senior Night for Coupeville’s Xavier Murdy, Tony Garcia, and Miguel Puente.
CHS then closes the season with back-to-back road games against Orcas Island and Providence Classical Christian.
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