“I am so proud of all my runners!”

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“I am so proud of all my runners!”

October 3, 2024 by David Svien

They fear no foe. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The breeze just made them run faster.

Staying one step ahead of the cool air coming off the water at Fort Casey State Park Thursday, Coupeville Middle School cross country runners held up well in their lone home meet of the season.

The Wolves welcomed six other Cascade League schools to Whidbey, then presented them with an enticing 1.7-mile course.

South Whidbey claimed the girls’ team title, while King’s captured the boys’ crown. Coupeville finished third in both competitions.

Aleya Lewis of Lakewood and Ash Kline of South Whidbey earned individual honors, with the Wolves placing Henry Purdue and Cyrus Sparacio in the top 10.

CMS coach Amber Wyman sent 26 runners to the line Thursday and came away impressed with her young athletes.

“It was a beautiful day, and the runners really pushed hard!” she said.

“We had some tough competition, but I am so proud of all of my runners for how hard they work at practice and all the effort they give.

“It is really paying off!”

The Wolves get right back at it this Saturday, Oct. 5 when they travel to University Place to take part in the 28th annual John Payne Cross Country Invitational.

CMS runners enjoy clear skies at Fort Casey State Park. (Amber Wyman photo)

Thursday results:

GIRLS:

Allie Powers (12th) 13:04.59
Anna Powers (13th) 13:05.00
Claire Lachnit (16th) 13:20.13
Hazel Goldman (17th) 13:21.56
Mia Goers (38th) 14:54.81
Abby Hunt (41st) 15:17.21
Hailey Goldman (52nd) 15:58.16
Sophia Magdolen (77nd) 23:24.32

BOYS:

Henry Purdue (9th) 10:45.25
Cyrus Sparacio (10th) 10:46.17
Colton Ashby (12th) 11:03.30
Calvin Kappes (16th) 11:21.27
Archer Schwarz (18th) 11:25.00
River Simpson (20th) 11:36.16
Lincoln Wagner (21st) 11:38.80
Ossian Merkel (28th) 12:03.99
Jonathan Kappes (29th) 12:06.22
Jesse Kehoe (32nd) 12:15.65
Christopher Zenz (48th) 13:00.85
Jonah Meek (49th) 13:02.77
Jonathyn Driscoll (64th) 14:28.24
Magnus Western (66th) 14:31.83
Nolan Hunt (67th) 14:52.34
Cole Van Dyke (74th) 15:41.35
Hunter Attebury (77th) 16:43.36
Gunnar Merkel (91st) 21:49.73