Coupeville Sports

Diesel Eck, seen here last season, lets a free throw fly. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The first baskets have been shot, the first shoes have squeaked on the hardwood.

Coupeville Middle School kicked off hoops season Wednesday, with three boys’ basketball games going down against visiting Sultan.

The tip-off was the start of a three-game homestand for CMS, which welcomes King’s and Northshore Christian Academy to town Nov. 19 and 20, respectively.

After that it’s four straight bouts on the road for the Wolves, before they close back at home Dec. 16 against South Whidbey.

How opening night went:

Level 1:

Diesel Eck rumbled down low, but always-tough Sultan proved to be a bit too much in a 37-22 win.

Coupeville’s main man in the paint led the Wolves with a team-high 13 points, while Trenton Thule and Chayse Van Velkinburgh each popped for three in support.

Jonathan Kappes (2) and Calvin Kappes (1) rounded out the scoring, with Kamden Ratcliff, Trey Stewart, and River Simpson also seeing floor time for CMS.

The Wolves showed a sharp eye at the free throw line, netting five of seven shots as a team.

Team #2:

The young Wolves struggled in the first half, then picked up their offensive flow after the break during a 43-13 loss.

Darius Stewart led CMS with six points, while Gracen Joiner banked in five, and Jacob Lujan chipped in with a bucket.

Colton Ashby, Jonah Meek, Aiden Wheat, Cyrus Sparacio, Cole Van Dyke, Xander Flowers, and Mario Martinez rounded out the roster.

Team 3:

The best result of the day, as Coupeville made off with a 20-16 win.

Les Queen had the hot hand for the Wolves, recording half of Coupeville’s points, while Liam Stoner (6), Elijah Cole (2), and Kion Tellery (2) also scored.

Charles Cannon, Jack Bailey, Braxton Beshear, Henry Jackson, and Oliver Miller also made their on-floor debuts.