Coupeville Sports

Edmund Wilson tallied his fifth goal of the season Friday. (Julie Wheat photo)

It was a rough afternoon all around.

Playing in a driving rainstorm in Bothell Friday, the Coupeville High School boys’ soccer squad lost a game, and several players.

Clashing with host Providence Classical Christian in a “very intense, aggressive game” where “the ref didn’t call much,” the Wolves fell 3-1.

The loss drops CHS to 2-4 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 4-8 overall, and slides them into a tie with PCC for fifth place in the nine-team league.

With two games left on the regular season schedule — a road trip to Orcas Island and a home clash with La Conner — Coupeville is fighting for its playoff life.

And almost fighting the old-fashioned way as well.

“The game almost got out of hand, but Coupeville (players) kept their composure despite the frustration,” said Wolf coach Jim Kunz.

It was a rough and tumble affair where Aiden Wheat (knee) and Jacob Lujan (ankle) suffered injuries, Shiloh Sandlin took a head to the nose, causing a significant nosebleed, and Brian Thompson and Sandlin were both handed yellow cards by the officials.

Through it all, the Wolves persevered, getting their goal from Edmund Wilson, who notched his fifth score of the campaign.

Kunz also praised the play of goaltender Sam Richards, who “was amazing as usual in the goal backed up by a strong defense.”