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Rack up the stats!!

Posted in Football, tagged 1A Olympic League, CHS Wolves, Hunter Smith, Jacob Martin, Nisqually League, Stats on September 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Uriel Liquidano was one of several Wolves who made big plays in Saturday's big win. (John Fisken photo)

Uriel Liquidano had six tackles and a sack in Coupeville’s 41-10 win over South Whidbey. (John Fisken photos)

Jacob Martin rambled for 129 yards in week one, most by any player from the Olympic/Nisqually League.

Jacob Martin rushed for 129 yards in week one, most by any player suiting up for an Olympic/Nisqually League team.

The Wolves are off to a great start.

Of the eight football teams who make up the Olympic/Nisqually League, only two won on opening night.

One was perennial state title contender Cascade Christian and the other was Coupeville.

After rocking arch-rival South Whidbey 41-10 to reclaim The Bucket, the Wolves are dominating on the stat sheets, as well.

They currently have the top player in nine different categories among league teams who have reported stats to MaxPreps.com.

Of all the leaders, maybe the most impressive is Clay Reilly, who recorded 365 yards on eight kickoffs.

That puts him #1 in league, #1 in 1A and #2 among all 30 kickers in the state who have reported stats.

The only booter ahead of him is Jack Clayville of 3A Mercer Island (434 yards on nine kicks), and he had an extra chance to unleash his foot.

Where Reilly and his teammates sit after week one, as reported by CHS coaches:

Offense:

Passing:

Hunter Downes 4-8 for 98 yards (#3 in league) with 2 TD and 2 INTs

Receiving:

Hunter Smith 4 receptions for 98 yards (#1 in league)

Rushing:

Jacob Martin 11 carries for 129 yards (#1 in league)
Clay Reilly 5-33
Chris Battaglia 6-5
Smith 5-3
Jacobi Pacquette-Pilgrim 1-(-4)
Downes 4-(-13)

All-Purpose yards (Rush/Rec/KR/PR/IR):

Smith 202
Martin 129
Reilly 61
Battaglia 5

Total yards (Rush/Pass/Rec):

Martin 129 (#4 in league)
Smith 101
Downes 85
Reilly 33
Battaglia 5

Touchdowns:

Smith 3 (tied for #1 in league)
Martin 2 (tied for #3 in league)
Downes 1 (tied for #5 in league)

PATs:

Reilly 5 (#1 in league)

Points:

Smith 18 (tied for #1 in league)
Martin 12 (tied for #3 in league)
Downes 6
Reilly 5

Defense:

Tackles:

Teo Keilwitz 7
Martin 7
Smith 7
Uriel Liquidano 6
Reilly 6
Battaglia 5
Julian Welling 5
Cameron Toomey-Stout 4
Sean Toomey-Stout 3
James Vidoni 3
Jacob Zettle 3
Shane Losey 1
Dane Lucero 1
Pacquette-Pilgrim 1

Sacks:

Vidoni 2 (#1 in league)
Liquidano 1 (tied for #2 in league)
Martin 1 (tied for #2 in league)

Interceptions:

Smith 2 (tied for #1 in league)

Special Teams:

Kickoffs:

Reilly 8 for 365 yards (#1 in league/#2 in entire state)

Punts:

Reilly 2 for 36 yards (#3 in league)

Kickoff/punt returns:

Smith 2 for 84 yards (#1 in league)
Reilly 3-28

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“I want to get better every day!!”

Posted in Football, tagged Andrew Martin, brothers, CHS Wolves, football, hunting and fishing, trumpet on September 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Freshman Andrew Martin has joined older brother Jacob on the Wolf roster. (John Fisken photo)

Don’t let his age fool you.

While Andrew Martin will be starting the first day of his freshman year at Coupeville High School Tuesday, he’s already a battle-tested veteran on the gridiron.

He’s entering his eighth season in the sport, and reuniting with older brother Jacob, a senior, and dad Jonathan, a CHS assistant coach.

The trio have already been part of a landmark win, with the Wolves crushing South Whidbey 41-10 Saturday in their opener.

The youngest Martin is following in his brother’s footsteps, playing linebacker and running back.

Also, like Jacob before him, Andrew doesn’t shy away from mashing people on the field.

When asked what he enjoys the most about football, his answer is quick and to the point.

“Big hits, I love the contact.”

A two-sport star (he also plays basketball), Martin enjoys hunting and fishing and plays trumpet in the school band when he’s not in uniform.

He credits the coach who lives in the same house for his game skills, while continuing to work hard on fine-tuning those skills.

“My dad (has had the biggest impact on me), because he’s coached and developed me,” Martin said.

“I need to work on my strength, speed and explosiveness,” he added. “I want to improve my knowledge of the game and get better every day.”

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Putting the proud in loud ‘n proud!!

Posted in Fashionable Fans, Football, tagged Band, CHS Wolves, Coupeville Booster Club, fans, football, John Fisken photos, Van Halen on September 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Lauren Rose (center), Payton Aparicio (left) and Ema Smith return to Mickey Clark Field for another season. (John Fisken photos)

Ben Olson debates going rogue and firing off the drum solo from Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher” just to see if anyone’s paying attention.

Coupeville Booster Club bigwigs have their eyes on you.

That moment when your team is beating the snot out of your biggest rivals.

Nick Etzell (left) and Ariah Bepler are just here for the photo ops.

Incoming frosh Luci Coleburn plays her first sporting event as a fully accredited member of the high school band.

Three Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Famers — (l to r) Amanda Fabrizi, Danny Savalza and Haley Sherman — come back to visit their alma mater.

“Drive home safely, South Whidbey!!”

It was fandemonium.

Saturday’s home football opener brought out a huge chunk of Coupeville, from current students to alumni, Booster Club bigwigs to the working media.

Wanderin’ paparazzi John Fisken fired off a few hundred photos to capture the off-field scene, which I’ve culled down to a reasonable eight or so for the moment.

Jump in, and come out as happy as the Wolf faithful were after a 41-10 demolishing of Island arch-rival South Whidbey.

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Happy cake day, Big Game James!!

Posted in Football, Happy birthday, tagged baseball, CHS Wolves, football, Happy birthday, James Vidoni on September 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Birthday boy James Vidoni (left), seen during a game last season. (John Fisken photo)

James Vidoni celebrated his birthday a few hours early.

The Coupeville High School junior, who turns 17 today, exploded to the forefront of Wolf football Saturday night, helping lead CHS to a 41-10 thrashing of dastardly South Whidbey.

Making his first varsity start, Vidoni came roaring up on the outside twice to crumple the Falcon QB with sacks that looked and sounded like a freight train hitting a grocery cart left unattended on the tracks.

It was a big night for James, and a huge step forward in his development as a player.

Like big sis Monica before him, he has been a three-sport athlete for the Wolves every step of the way.

Football, basketball and baseball have kept him busy, and he’s shown growth in all three while remaining a low-key warrior.

It’s always nice to see athletes like James, who get in there and fight every step of the way, be rewarded for their efforts.

He got a lot of applause Saturday night, almost enough for Monica to hear it all the way in Minnesota, where’s she playing college volleyball right now.

And he deserved it, both for his accomplishments and for the guy he is in day-to-day life.

So, happy birthday Mr. Vidoni and congratulations on your stellar season debut.

Here’s to many more big nights for you, on and off the gridiron.

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Winnin’ and grinnin’!!

Posted in Football, tagged CHS Wolves, football, Hunter Smith, John Fisken photos, rivalry game, Saturday Night Lights on September 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Wolf QB Hunter Downes ran a crisp, high-impact offense all night long. (John Fisken photos)

All-League kicker Clay Reilly mashes a moon ball.

Jacob Martin (32) leaves the Falcons with no room to run.

“On three, we unleash Hell!!”

Teo Keilwitz (left) and Reilly team up to tenderize an unlucky Falcon.

Denied! Uriel Liquidano rises up to swat away a Falcon pass.

Opening night was all smiles for Martin, as he ripped up the field on both sides of the ball.

Hunter Smith will not be denied on his birthday, diving in for one of his three touchdowns.

It was pretty much a perfect storm.

Coupeville unleashed a big-play offense, matched it with a ferocious, pedal-to-the-metal defense and destroyed arch-rival South Whidbey 41-10 Saturday night.

As they brought The Bucket back home, the Wolves did so under the watchful eye of wanderin’ paparazzi John Fisken, who provides us with the pics seen above.

To gaze upon more and possibly buy grandma some glossies, (purchases help fund college scholarships for CHS student/athletes) pop over to:

http://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/FB-20160903-Coupeville-vs-Sout/

http://www.olympicleague.com/index.php?act=view_gallery&gallery=11781&league=21&page_name=photo_store&pid=0.21.24.0.206&school=24&sport=0

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