Coupeville’s 5th graders are hittin’ buckets and claimin’ trophies. (Photo courtesy RayLynn Ratcliff)
The future of boys’ basketball in Coupeville is a bright one.
Two Wolf teams wrapped up an eight-week run in the Skagit County Parks and Rec SWISH League Saturday, with both squads claiming 3rd place finishes in the postseason tourney.
Coupeville’s 5th graders also won the regular-season crown, blitzing to a 7-1 record.
Meanwhile, the 6th/7th grade squad, which pulls five players from each grade, went 4-4 in regular season action.
Both teams showed great growth while squaring off with the mainlanders, something which bodes well for the future.
“For most of these players, this is their third season in this league,” Coupeville coach RayLynn Ratcliff said. “Us coaches are so proud of the work they’ve put in!
“Today they played their hearts out,” she added. “Now they’ll be working hard to compete in tournaments in the off season to continue to grow and develop.”
The rosters:
6th/7th grade:
Colton Ashby
Xander Beaman
Diesel Eck
Gracen Joiner
Calvin Kappes
Jonathan Kappes
Jonah Meek
Les Queen
Kamden Ratcliff
River Simpson
5th grade:
Alec Christie
Brayden Grinstead
Gabe Ketterling
Hayden Maynes
Mica McCloseky
Dreyke Mendiola
Braxten Ratcliff
Brady Sherman
Nico Strong
Burke Winger
Wolf 6th/7th graders bask in the afterglow of a great season. (Photo courtesy Chase Simpson)
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