Josh Wilsey splits the Falcon defense as he charges up-field Saturday. (Janine Bundy photos)
“We are … COUPEVILLE!!”
Jeremy Copenhaver is the first star of the spring.
The Coupeville High School sophomore netted a beautiful goal off of a throw-in by Josh Wilsey Saturday, lifting the Wolf boys’ soccer squad to a 1-1 tie against arch-rival South Whidbey in the first of two 20-minute games during a season-opening jamboree.
Coupeville returned to the field and fought to an equally impressive scoreless draw with 4A Lake Stevens, marking an auspicious debut for the 1A Wolves.
“It was a good day for us, playing against two quality teams,” said Coupeville coach Paul Mendes. “The experience served to give us an idea of our current level.”
Playing their Island compatriots, the Wolves fell behind early when the Falcons slipped a pass through the Coupeville defense, setting up a one-on-one with the goalie.
Copenhaver brought the Wolves back, however, finding the back of the net with five minutes to play.
“Jeremy found himself wide open in their goal mouth,” Mendes said. “He calmly settled the pass on his first touch, picked a corner and put it in their net for our first goal of the 2013 season.”
With two draws against top-level teams, Mendes came away satisfied with where his team is at the moment.
“A number of our boys got their first varsity minutes, and our returners showed they have stepped up their game from last year,” Mendes said. “Luke Pelant and Josh led our defense, which was tested numerous times, and our midfield leaders, Nathan Lamb and Sean Donley, linked up well with Jeremy to create scoring opportunities.”
Kole Kellison played in net for Coupeville and “held up well on our first test.”
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