The bright future, and present, of Wolf cross country. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
The fish are back, apparently, and so are the harriers.
The Coupeville Middle School cross country team sent 27 runners to the line Friday in Sultan at the uniquely named Return of the Salmon Invitational.
The six-team event, which went down at Osprey Park, featured a 3,000-meter course.
Two Wolf girls and four boys cracked the top 10, with 7th grader Henry Purdue leading the way with a third-place finish.
Overall, the Wolf boys claimed the team title, while their female counterparts finished second.
“Amazing meet today!” said CMS coach Amber Wyman. “This is such a determined group, and they were so excited!
“They were cheering for each other, giving advice to each other and helping out others,” she added. “Nothing better than that!
“A beautiful day and amazing running!”
Sultan gave out special prizes, with top 10 finishers earning a commemorative t-shirt, and finishers in slots 11-20 being awarded a fish necklace.
Coupeville gets back at it next week, but a lot closer to home, when it hosts a meet Thursday, Oct. 3 at Fort Casey State Park.
Enjoying the ferry ride home. (Amber Wyman photos)
Flexin’ in the sun.
The open water calls to them.
Friday results:
GIRLS:
Allie Powers (6th) 13:33.10
Anna Powers (7th) 13:33.40
Claire Lachnit (11th) 13:55.70
Abby Hunt (12th) 14:11.10
Hazel Goldman (13th) 14:19.50
Hailey Goldman (32nd) 16:37.40
Mia Goers (46th) 22:08.70
Sophia Magdolen (48th) 22:14.50
BOYS:
Henry Purdue (3rd) 10:52.80
Cyrus Sparacio (5th) 10:56.80
Calvin Kappes (6th) 11:01.80
Colton Ashby (7th) 11:06.50
Archer Schwarz (12th) 11:26.70
Ossian Merkel (14th) 11:46.00
River Simpson (15th) 11:47.80
Lincoln Wagner (17th) 11:52.60
Jesse Kehoe (18th) 11:57.90
Asher Harris (19th) 12:06.00
Jonah Meek (25th) 12:53.60
Jonathan Kappes (28th) 13:00.90
Christopher Zenz (32nd) 13:28.30
Nolan Hunt (44th) 15:01.60
Johnathyn Driscoll (45th) 15:05.20
Avery Eelkema (49th) 15:30.20
Magnus Western (52nd) 15:57.10
Cole Van Dyke (53rd) 15:59.80
Hunter Attebury (62nd) 18:00.50
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