Coupeville Sports

Solomon Rudat sends the ball on its way. (Jackie Saia photos)

They got the solo spotlight, in a driving rainstorm.

Playing through more than their fair share of liquid sunshine Monday, the Coupeville High School JV soccer players put up a good fight against always-tough Mount Vernon Christian.

While the Wolves ultimately fell 3-0 on a soggy afternoon in Skagit County, CHS coaches came away pleased with the effort put forth by their young players.

“We played well, connected, and penetrated often, but pace of balls and runners were off,” Robert Wood said.

“Good effort by everyone. Very nice to get a full game for them.”

Sage Arends shows off some fancy footwork.

The loss drops Coupeville’s JV, which is a co-ed team playing in a boys’ soccer league, to 0-3-1 on the season.

Getting a chance for the young guns to play a complete game, especially on a day when they were the sole focus, pleased everyone.

Of course, next time out Wood and fellow coach Kimberly Kisch would appreciate a break from the weather.

“I hope the next one is NOT in a torrential downpour like this one,” Wood said with a chuckle while drying out.