Coupeville Sports

Taylor Brotemarkle and the Wolf JV spikers are 2-0 after winning an Island rivalry battle. (Delanie Lewis photos)

“It was so fun!”

Ashley Menges has spent a good chunk of her volleyball career beating South Whidbey, first as a player, now as a coach.

Chalk one more W up for Smashley, as her Coupeville High School JV spikers went to Langley and swept the Falcons Monday night.

Playing with precision and power, the Wolves rolled 25-15, 25-12, 25-17.

The non-conference victory lifts Coupeville’s JV to a crisp 2-0 on the season, with another road match set for Tuesday against Cedar Park Christian-Bothell.

“Throughout the first two sets, I really couldn’t have asked for much more than I did in the very beginning,” Menges said.

“They kept great communication and energy for both sets, played clean and had very little errors throughout, and they just had fun, which is really when they play at their best.”

Coupeville got solid work from everyone on the floor, with a few really grabbing the spotlight in the Island rivalry clash.

“Madison (McMillan) was playing lights out tonight; she was on fire all over the court,” Menges said. “Taylor (Brotemarkle) was passing great all night and made a lot of really great defensive plays.

“Katie (Marti), of course, was dishing it out for all our hitters, which I always love to see.”

Teagan Calkins, ready to drop the hammer.

The really young guns were in top form as well, with freshman Teagan Calkins rattling the Falcons with a team-high 11 kills.

All in all, it made for a pleasant experience for Menges, who is kicking off her third season as JV coach in fine form.

“It was just so much fun to watch,” she said.

“I can already see what we’ve been working on in practice is paying off, and we’re excited to see them (South Whidbey) again when they come to town!”