Coupeville Sports

Landon Roberts has a secret. “Psst, mom, next game, I’m gonna win it at the buzzer!” (Photo courtesy Sherry Bonacci)

Mama said knock you out.

So, following in the grand tradition of LL Cool J, Coupeville gunner Landon Roberts did just that Monday, tipping in a game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift the Wolf JV boys’ hoops squad to a win over visiting Auburn Adventist Academy.

While mom Sherry (allegedly) danced in the stands, her son lifted dad Jon’s squad to an emotional 55-54 win.

The non-conference victory runs Coupeville’s record to 7-1, with seven straight W’s in the books now.

Up next for Landon and Company?

A chance to have the spotlight totally on them Wednesday, as they play host to Oak Harbor in a game set to tipoff at 5:15 in the CHS gym.

After that, Coupeville’s varsity will join the JV for a trip Friday to Orcas Island, capping a busy week of rim-wrecking action.

Ready to bring the heat. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Monday’s battle was a wild one, with the teams exchanging body blows before the Wolves rallied at the end to maintain their hot streak.

“A pretty gritty game,” said Jon Roberts as he leaned against the gym wall, looking a little worn out but happy.

Auburn jumped out to a 15-12 lead at the first break, before Coupeville slightly trimmed the lead back to 26-24 at the half.

The Eagles inched ahead 43-40 through three quarters, before the Wolves made their move in the fourth behind big man Camden Glover, who went off for nine of his game-high 17 points in the frame.

The biggest bucket came at the end, however, with Auburn clinging to a 54-53 lead as the clock madly ticked down.

The ball went up, hit the rim, got knocked around and re-shot more than once, before Sherry’s favorite son knocked down the game-winner to send the middle school gym into madness.

Johnny Porter banked in 12 points in support of Glover’s 17, while Landon Roberts made the nets jump for nine.

Riley Lawless (8), Jack Porter (6), and Aiden O’Neill (3) rounded out the scoring, with Easton Green, Malachi Somes, and Jayden McManus also seeing floor time for the Wolves.