Coupeville Sports

CHS seniors (l to r) Dominic Coffman, Alex Murdy, and Tim Ursu all are dreaming of postseason success. (Sandi Murdy photo)

Welcome to the BIG time.

The 33rd annual GearUp Eason Invitational drew track and field athletes to Snohomish Saturday from 91 different schools, encompassing two states and two countries.

Washington state teams were joined by squads from Oregon — including a 6A school — and British Columbia, with Coupeville High School the only “B” school in attendance.

And while the Wolves didn’t pull off any wins, they did get a Top 10 performance in the shot put from senior Carolyn Lhamon, who was 9th in a field of 40 throwers.

While the competition was extreme, CHS coaches and athletes came away pleased with their effort.

“A little rain, less sun, lots of clouds and some beautiful PR’s!!!!,” said Wolf track guru Elizabeth Bitting. “Long day and a successful one!

“They all did amazing! Especially those 4 x 400 relay teams,” she added. “Three of the four girls and two of the boys attended JUST for that race AND they were the very last events.

“Such a long day for them! Super proud that both teams PR’d!”

Even qualifying for the meet was super-intensive, with only the best of the best making the cut.

Having Aidan Wilson get the invite in four events, while fellow senior Tate Wyman made it in three warms Bitting’s heart.

“That’s impressive,” she said. “We might be small, but we are mighty!”

Aidan Wilson flies the friendly skies. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville returns to action next Saturday, April 29 with an appearance at the Sunny & 70’s Invitational at Lakewood High School.

That’s the final regular season meet before the Wolves begin their long postseason run.

Saturday’s results:

GIRLS:

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (24th) 1:04.26

100 Hurdles — Claire Mayne (30th) 18.34

4 x 400 Relay — Mayne, Carly Burt, Ayden Wyman, Aleera Kent (26th) 4:38.96

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (9th) 32-03

Discus — Lhamom (31st) 81-08

Javelin — Katie Marti (11th) 98-10

BOYS:

800 — Aidan Wilson (11th) 2:01.51

110 Hurdles — Reiley Araceley (32nd) 18.39; Tate Wyman (33rd) 18.40

300 Hurdles — T. Wyman (23rd) 44.89

4 x 100 Relay — Nick Guay, T. Wyman, Wilson, Dominic Coffman (20th) 45.40

4 x 400 Relay — Guay, Mitchell Hall, Hank Milnes, Wilson (22nd) 3:42.76

Discus — Zac Tackett (32nd) 115-02

High Jump — Coffman (14th) 5-08; Guay (14th) 5-08

Long Jump — Alex Murdy (22nd) 19-02.75

Triple Jump — Wilson (15th) 40-01.25