Coupeville Sports

Carson Grove, seen here last year, scored Monday in his high school basketball debut. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’s pretty much a fresh start for the Coupeville High School JV boys’ basketball program.

With just a few exceptions, the squad which tore up foes last year has moved up as a group to varsity, opening new opportunities for those willing to grab them.

The potential is great, but that also means there will be a learning curve as Wolf coaches Jon Roberts and Craig Anderson shake things out.

So, not surprisingly, Monday’s season opener, a 43-26 loss to visiting Mount Baker in a non-conference clash, had its high moments and low moments.

The positives including the Wolves battling the Mountaineers virtually even in the second half and seeing seven of 11 players score on the night.

Areas where Coupeville needs to do some work include sharpening its aim at the free throw line, after a 2-17 showing at the charity stripe derailed any comeback hopes.

Easton Green paced CHS with eight points, while Malachi Somes, Davin Houston, and Riley Lawless each added four.

Carson Grove, Nathan Coxsey, and Liam Blas rounded out the offensive attack with a bucket apiece, while Jayden Little, Mahkai Myles, Khanor Jump, and Kyle McCrimmon also saw floor time.

The young Wolves get back at it Friday, Dec. 6 when they travel to Langley to square off with arch-rival South Whidbey.