Coupeville Sports

Liam Lawson banked in 12 points in his high school hoops debut. (Photo courtesy Fern Photography)

One for the Wolves!

Opening night was a bit rough overall for the Coupeville High School basketball squads Tuesday, but the JV boys’ team more than held up its end of the bargain.

Getting 12 points each from fab frosh Liam Lawson and junior big man Jayden McManus, the Wolves led from start to finish against visiting South Whidbey, romping to a 44-32 win.

Fresh off the non-conference victory, the hardwood heroes will get right back at it Thursday, hosting Forks and looking to get to 2-0 on the season.

With coaches Jon Roberts and Craig Anderson calling the shots, the Wolf JV jumped on the Falcons fast, roaring out to a 13-3 lead after one quarter of play.

Five different CHS players scored in that opening frame, and Coupeville remained hot, stretching the lead to 24-9 at the half and 31-18 through three.

Lawson and McManus both scored in all four quarters, while Josh Stockdale (8), Nathan Coxsey (7), Carson Grove (4), and Khanor Jump (1) also tallied points for the Wolves.

Trent Thule, Chris Zenz, and Ayden Warren rounded out the active roster in game #1, all bringing hustle to their time on the hardwood.