“It was a good learning opportunity”

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“It was a good learning opportunity”

December 17, 2024 by David Svien

Coupeville JV players support the varsity at an early-season game. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Win or lose, every time you take the floor you have a chance to improve.

So, while her Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball team fell 36-18 at Mount Vernon Christian Tuesday, Wolf coach Scout Smith embraces the glass half full philosophy.

“We battled against a very scrappy and tenacious Mount Vernon Christian team,” she said.

“We kept ourselves in the game throughout the first half, but ultimately their tough defense and solid shooting kept us at bay.

“Overall, it was a good learning opportunity for us,” Smith added. “We got to see in what areas we need to improve and stay sharp.”

The loss drops Coupeville to 1-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 2-3 overall heading home for a non-conference clash Friday with Sultan.

Tuesday’s tilt started in favor of the host Hurricanes, who jumped out to an 8-3 lead after one quarter.

The second frame was the battle royal of the evening, with both teams putting up nine points, before MVC closed with 10-4 and 9-2 runs across the final two quarters.

Adeline Maynes paced the Wolves with a team-high seven points, with Sydney Van Dyke (4), Ava Lucero (2), Capri Anter (2), Haylee Armstrong (2), and Marin Winger (1) also chipping in on the offensive end of the floor.

Jeann Nitta, Lexis Drake, and Chelsi Stevens also saw floor time for Smith’s squad.