Abby Mulholland powers to the hoop. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Middle school hoops players hype up high school stars Grady Rickner and Caleb Meyer. (Megan Somes photo)
Big games, big moments.
Six teams enter the District 1/2 basketball tournament — which starts Tuesday in Coupeville — with two teams guaranteed of punching a ticket to state.
There’s a possibility as many as four area teams will advance to the big dance, though things will have to play out perfectly for that to happen.
The setup for districts calls for four games in the CHS gym.
After that, the district title winners are state-bound, while the runner-ups hit the road for loser-out, winner-to-state games with schools in other districts.
What you need to know before tip-off:
What:
District 1/2 basketball tourney
When:
Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 15 and 17
Where:
Coupeville High School (501 S Main)
Admission:
Tickets can be purchased two ways – online or at the door.
No regular season passes are accepted, as playoff money goes to the districts, and not the school hosting the tourney.
Ticket sales at the door are CASH only.
To purchase online, scan the barcode in the photo above, or pop over to the GoFan link at:
https://gofan.co/app/school/WA86277
You select the game and date, then bring your phone with you to the game. The ticket taker will hit redeem on the screen, stamp your hand, and you’re cleared to enter.
Schedule:
Tuesday-15
Coupeville girls vs. Auburn Adventist (5:15) – LOSER OUT
La Conner boys vs. Auburn Adventist (7:00) – LOSER OUT
Thursday-17
La Conner girls vs. Coupeville/Auburn winner (5:15) – WINNER TO STATE
Coupeville boys vs. La Conner/Auburn winner (7:00) – WINNER TO STATE
Brackets:
Girls:
http://www.nw1a2bathletics.com/m2/tourn.php?act=vt&tid=3499
Boys:
http://www.nw1a2bathletics.com/m2/tourn.php?act=vt&tid=3498
Team capsules:
GIRLS:
Auburn Adventist Academy
Season record: 7-10
League: 1B/2B SeaTac
Trips to state: None
Fast fact: Eight of 11 players are freshmen
Coach: Jessie Plecker
Seniors: Caitlyn Walter
Mascot: Falcons
Coupeville
Season record: 8-7
League: Northwest 2B/1B League
Trips to state: Seven (Most recent: 2016)
Fast fact: Assistant coach Cherie Smith has worked the Wolf bench with both her husband (Willie) and daughter
Coach: Megan Smith
Seniors: Ja’Kenya Hoskins, Abby Mulholland, Audrianna Shaw, Izzy Wells
Mascot: Wolves
La Conner
Season record: 19-1
League: Northwest 2B/1B League
Trips to state: 13 (Most recent: 2020)
Fast fact: Only loss was 45-43 to 4A Eastlake, which is 19-2
Coach: Scott Novak
Seniors: Sarah Cook, Rachel Cram, Aubrie Sloniker, Juna Swanson
Mascot: Braves
BOYS:
Auburn Adventist Academy
Season record: 9-7
League: 1B/2B SeaTac
Trips to state: None
Fast fact: Was supposed to play La Conner in December, but non-conference game was cancelled
Coach: Angel Ogando
Seniors: Joshua Bruce, Stephen Ellis
Mascot: Falcons
Coupeville
Season record: 15-0
League: Northwest 2B/1B League
Trips to state: Five (Most recent: 1988)
Fast fact: Only unbeaten 2B boys team in state
Coach: Brad Sherman
Seniors: Bennett Boyles, Miles Davidson, Logan Martin, Caleb Meyer, Xavier Murdy, Grady Rickner, Hawthorne Wolfe
Mascot: Wolves
La Conner
Season record: 6-12
League: Northwest 2B/1B League
Trips to state: 42 (Most recent: 2019)
Fast fact: Beat Friday Harbor 48-38 Saturday in tie-breaker game to earn playoff berth
Coach: CJ Woods
Seniors: Ace Baker, Cameron Burks, Jahrel Cayou, Josh Denton, Haydin Dinnuis, Collin Joe, Quentin Kaubin, Luke Marble, Spencer Olson, Miles Sidzyik, Mason Wilson
Mascot: Braves
Coupeville Sports 
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