Coupeville freshman Noelle Western flies down the path. (Jackie Saia photos)
The ground trembled.
Footsteps echoed through the woods Saturday, as the Coupeville High School cross country squad competed at the 43rd annual Carl Westling Invite in Langley.
The massive harrier event, hosted by South Whidbey, drew 33 high school teams, plus a pack of middle school programs.
Coupeville sent 16 runners to the line, with seniors Mitchell Hall and Claire Mayne nabbing the fastest times for the Wolves on the 5,000-meter course.
The Wolves get a 2-for-1 special next week, running Wednesday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 24.
First up is a Northwest 2B/1B League meet on Orcas Island, with the weekend bringing the King’s Invite.
Nick Wasik spends some quality time with his phone before Saturday’s race.
Saturday’s results:
GIRLS:
Varsity:
Claire Mayne (61st) 24:49.72
Noelle Western (72nd) 26:00.78
Cristina McGrath (82nd) 26:53.86
Helen Strelow (86th) 27:44.66
Erica McGrath (93rd) 30:10.66
JV:
Reagan Callahan (121st) 29:08.35
BOYS:
Varsity:
Mitchell Hall (62nd) 19:22.15
Carson Field (78th) 20:12.37
Thomas Strelow (86th) 20:40.79
George Spear (88th) 20:46.43
Landon Roberts (90th) 21:04.58
Preston Howard (103rd) 22:16.10
Nick Wasik (110th) 23:07.18
JV:
Tate Wyman (49th) 22:26.69
Easton Green (91st) 23:38.22
Ezekiel Allen (115th) 24:13.22
Preston Howard is on the move.
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