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District tourney finale moves to La Conner

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , , on February 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“We hate to see you go, but we love to watch you walk away!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville’s support crew gets an early weekend.

The final two games of the District 1/2 basketball tournament — neither of which features a Wolf team — have been moved from the CHS gym to La Conner High School.

The change was made “to accommodate Auburn Adventist’s religious requirements, as well as the limitation of the Friday Harbor ferry options,” said tourney director Willie Smith.

With the change in locale, La Conner will provide its people to handle scorebooks, locker rooms, and such.

The games, which are loser-out, winner-to-state affairs Saturday night, feature the Auburn Adventist Academy girls “hosting” Friday Harbor at 6:00 PM, followed by the La Conner boys hosting AAA at 7:45.

The Coupeville boys and La Conner girls, having won Bi-District title games earlier in the week, have already clinched their tickets to the state tourney.

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“Guys, guys … Mom made pizza rolls!!”

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , on February 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“I’m gonna burn my tongue so bad, and I don’t care, baby!!” (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Get in my belly!!!”

“Simmer down, ya animals! Five minutes more! Willie Smith, you even breathe on that oven you get none, mister.”

“Oh. Hi, Mrs. Downes. Gee Mrs. Downes, your hair looks real pretty today.”

“Ooh, you keep an eye on him, Mrs. Downes! He’s a sneaky one!!”

“Baby death grip activated. This dude’s going nowhere! No need to thank me, you can pay me in sweet, sweet pizza rolls!”

“You touch that oven, and we’re comin’ for you, old man!”

“You even think about touching my pizza rolls, you’re sleeping on the couch, buddy!”

Oven dings. “LET’S GET ‘EM, BOYS!!!!”

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Hoopaholics rebounds to celebrate 35 years

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , on February 12, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Hoopaholics, the early days.

They’re hitting both a milestone, and nothing but net.

Hoopaholics, a basketball camp geared at guys in the 30-and-above crowd, returns to Whidbey Island June 14-16.

It’s the 35th anniversary for the event, which is centered around Camp Casey, with game action held at Coupeville High School.

CHS players, coaches, and parents traditionally help out with clock management, food, and such, during the weekend, with Hoopaholics donating money to the Wolf hoops programs in return.

To be eligible to participate, you need to be 30 years of age and still possess a burning desire to pursue God’s Chosen Sport.

Though this year, in conjunction with the camp being held on Father’s Day Weekend, you can bring your son along, if they’re 21 or older.

For more info and to register, pop over to:

https://www.hoopaholicscamp.net/

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It’s weird! It’s wild! It’s the playoffs!!

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , , on February 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Chase Anderson is so shocked by District 2’s possibly un-American policy on cash money, he momentarily loses control of the basketball. (Jackie Saia photo)

Four teams enter, two teams claim a magic ticket.

The double-elimination District 1/2 boys’ basketball tourney kicks off Monday at various sites, before everyone converges in Coupeville to decide which teams will advance to the state tourney.

Thanks to (not) having the luck of the draw when Northwest 2B/1B League athletic directors did a pre-season seeding draw, Coupeville opens on the road against Auburn Adventist Academy.

Meanwhile, La Conner is at home, hosting Northwest Christian (Lacey), which beat Atlas Summit in a play-in game.

Monday’s winners advance to play for the Bi-District title, and the first state berth, Wednesday at CHS, while the losers square off in an elimination game the same night at the same location.

The team which comes up short in the title game plays the survivor of the loser-out affair for the second state tourney berth Saturday back in Coupeville.

Unless both teams in that game are from District 2, then they get to stay closer to home and the Wolf support crew gets the night off.

To see the bracket, pop over to:

https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4209

 

What do you need to know before tip-off Monday?

Well, since Coupeville’s first game is on the road at a District 2 site, don’t expect to pay cash to get in.

Having surrendered to their digital overlords, D2 only sells tickets through GoFan, with your phone being your ticket.

That means you pay processing fees on top of inflated playoff pricing.

Will there be further issues?

Possibly, as the site currently has the game listed at the wrong time (4:00 instead of 6:00 PM) and at the wrong location (Northwest Christian, instead of Auburn Adventist Academy).

https://gofan.co/event/1364248?schoolId=WA86276

 

Once you’re back in Cow Town, you’ll still have to pay a bit more than regular season prices, since it’s the playoffs, but cash will be welcome, and those pesky processing fees vanish into the ether.

Logan Downes crashes to the hoop. (Bailey Thule photo)

 

A look at the teams involved:

 

Auburn Adventist Academy

Season record: 17-3

League: 1B/2B SeaTac

Trips to state tourney: 2 (Most recent: 2023)

RPI ranking: #7

Results vs. bi-district foes: Beat Northwest Christian 86-59, lost to Coupeville 69-57

Coach: Hector Brito

Seniors: Zachary Ellis, Tom Lai, Bobby Osei-Bonsu, Jonathan Russell, Kobe Yoshitake

Mascot: Falcons

 

Coupeville

Season record: 15-5

League: Northwest 2B/1B League

Trips to state tourney: 6 (Most recent: 2022)

RPI ranking: #14

Results vs. bi-district foes: Beat AAA 69-57, lost to La Conner 69-68, beat La Conner 65-54

Coach: Brad Sherman

Seniors: Ryan Blouin, William Davidson, Logan Downes, Nick Guay, Timothy Nitta, Zane Oldenstadt, Mikey Robinett, Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim, Cole White

Mascot: Wolves

 

La Conner

Season record: 14-6

League: Northwest 2B/1B League

Trips to state tourney: 43 (Most recent: 2023)

RPI ranking: #17

Results vs. bi-district foes: Beat Coupeville 69-68, lost to Coupeville 65-54

Coach: Lance Lopez

Seniors: Logan Burks, Ivory Damien, Alfonso Sampson, Kenai Zimmerman

Mascot: Braves

 

Northwest Christian (Lacey)

Season record: 6-10

League: 1B/2B SeaTac

Trips to state tourney: 3 (Most recent – 2013)

RPI ranking: #45

Results vs. bi-district foes: Lost to AAA 86-59

Coach: Ben Lamb

Seniors: Kaden Lanham, Ryddis Robinson

Mascot: Wolverines

Zane Oldenstadt powers inside for a bucket. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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A final glance, then frozen forever

Posted in Basketball, standings, tagged , , , , on February 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Reese Wilkinson soars to snatch a rebound. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

This is where one road ends.

Hardwood playoff action rolls on, but today’s look at Northwest 2B/1B League win/loss records is our final one.

For basketball season, at least.

With regular season games done, the final league standings are forever frozen in time, with the Coupeville and La Conner boys sharing a crown, while the Mount Vernon Christian girls stand alone.

Brad Sherman has won three basketball league titles — one as a player and two as a coach. (Jackie Saia photo)

For the Wolf boys, the playoffs begin Monday at Auburn Adventist Academy, then loop back to Cow Town for the remainder of the District 1/2 tourney.

For Coupeville’s girls, time to get ready for spring sports.

 

Records through Feb. 11:

 

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

School League Overall
Coupeville 7-1 15-5
La Conner 7-1 14-6
MV Christian 7-2 11-12
Orcas Island 4-5 8-14
Friday Harbor 3-5 8-11
Concrete 2-7 8-15
Darrington 0-9 4-14

 

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

School League Overall
MV Christian 9-0 20-4
La Conner 7-1 14-7
Friday Harbor 4-4 6-13
Darrington 4-5 12-10
Orcas Island 3-6 5-16
Coupeville 2-6 7-13
Concrete 1-8 10-13

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