Coupeville Sports

Riley Lawless just wins. End of story. (CHS Yearbook staff photo)

Change the rules, still gonna beat you.

Having bounced across the briny sea on a Washington state ferry which was both slow and freezing cold — a delightful combo — the Coupeville High School JV boys’ basketball squad was aching to take it out on someone Friday night.

So, even with a decision to play their game with a running clock, the Wolves overcame all obstacles, blasting host Orcas Island 29-14.

Hitting nine of 10 free throws, even as the clock madly ticked away during those trips to the charity stripe, CHS improves to 3-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 8-2 overall.

And, if they survive another frosty ride across the water and make it back to Cow Town, the Wolves won’t have to leave The Rock for a bit.

The JV hosts La Conner and Mount Vernon Christian next week, and don’t hop on a bus again until Jan. 27.

At which point it will hopefully be a balmy 40 degrees outside — otherwise known as summer in Washington state.

Jayden McManus lets it fly. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Friday’s tilt on Orcas started as a low-scoring affair, as both teams adjusted to the different flow of play.

Up 6-5 at the first break, Coupeville slightly stretched its advantage out to 12-7 by the half.

The third quarter was not for lovers of offensive fireworks, with both teams recording just a single bucket apiece, but the fourth made up for it.

At least for the Wolves.

Seven different Coupeville players put the ball through the bottom of the net in the final frame, with Johnny Porter banking in four points to key a 15-5 closing run.

For the game, nine of the 10 Wolves to see the floor scored, with Camden Glover and Johnny Porter leading the way with six each.

Aiden O’Neill (4), Malachi Somes (4), Jayden McManus (2), Riley Lawless (2), Landon Roberts (2), Jack Porter (2), and Davin Houston (1) also scored, with Easton Green doing all the dirty work that coaches love.