Coupeville Sports

Katie Marti and the Coupeville JV put up a strong fight on opening night. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Things got away from them for a bit.

Down just three points at the half Wednesday, the Coupeville High School JV girls basketball squad hit an offensive lull in the second half, and didn’t have time to recover against visiting Granite Falls.

Using a 22-12 surge to put the game away, the Tigers escaped with a 31-18 non-conference win in the season opener.

A young Coupeville team which features eight freshmen gets a chance to bounce back quickly, however, hosting Forks Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday’s tilt, against a former league rival, pitted the 2B Wolves against 1A Granite, while also being the debut for new Coupeville JV coach Greg Turcott.

Skylar Parker knocked down the first bucket of the season for Coupeville’s second squad, but the Wolves trailed 5-2 at the first break.

CHS hung tough, down just 9-6 at the half in a defensive showdown, before Granite used a 12-6 run in the third to put some distance between the two teams.

Coupeville spread out its offense on opening night, with six different players singing the nets.

Madison McMillan, Desi Ramirez-Vasquez, and Parker paced the Wolves with four points apiece, while Mia Farris, Bryley Gilbert, and Kayla Arnold each chipped in with a bucket.

Reese Wilkinson, Jada Heaton, Chloe Marzocca, Katie Marti, and Yodnum Nakakul also saw floor time for Coupeville.

Mia Farris was one of six Wolves to score.