Coupeville Sports

Wolf ace Kayla Arnold works her way to the hoop. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Fear no opponent.

Facing off with 3A Mount Vernon Friday in Oak Harbor, the Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball squad came within a three-ball of sending the game to overtime.

While the Wolves fell 28-25, Kassie O’Neil’s squad proved they can be competitive with just about anyone.

And they did so without two key players, as Madison McMillan and Jada Heaton remained in Coupeville with the Wolf varsity.

Friday’s fractured schedule was made possible by Darrington not having a JV girls’ team.

So, while Coupeville’s varsity played in front of its home fans, the Wolf JV struck out on their own.

Traipsing 10 miles up the Island, they squared off with Mount Vernon’s C-Team, while the big school’s varsity and JV played host Oak Harbor.

The Wolves, now 4-5 after the non-conference loss, also pick up a second game with the Bulldogs.

The teams square off again Jan. 26, this time in Mount Vernon.

Coupeville’s JV rejoins its varsity counterparts this week, travelling to La Conner Wednesday, Jan. 18 and Mount Vernon Christian two days later.

To see more photos from this game, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Coupeville-Basketball-2022-2023/GBB-2023-01-13-JV-vs-Mt-Vernon/

Reese Wilkinson lets fly.

Phoenix Da Costa-Ford (left) and Erin Straub keep an eye on things.

Teagan Calkins dances the dance of her people.