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“We just need to put the ball in the hole”

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , on December 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Madison McMillan rolls to the hoop. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“We had some good moments, and we had some tough moments.”

As she surveyed the aftermath of Tuesday’s tilt at Mount Vernon Christian, Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball coach Megan Richter was philosophical.

The Wolves fell 52-21 to the Hurricanes, who have been the premier female hoops squad in the Northwest 2B/1B League since CHS returned to the conference.

But while the loss stings and drops Coupeville to 1-1 in league action, 3-3 overall, there were things the visitors can build upon as they head home to host Sultan Friday night.

“MVC is a good team who know how to compete,” Richter said. “We learned a lot from today and will continue to grow.

“We know what we have to do for the next time we see them and hopefully it’s a different outcome.”

Mount Vernon, which put three players into double-digit scoring, jumped out to a 23-8 lead through one quarter of play, before stretching the halftime deficit to 35-10.

The Wolves sank just one field goal across a 16-minute span covering the second and third quarters, and that’s something Richter would like to see change.

“We played great defense like we always do!” she said. “Now we just need to put the ball in the hole.”

Mia Farris and Lyla Stuurmans paced the Wolves with five points apiece, while Haylee Armstrong netted all four of her points in the final frame.

Jada Heaton (3), Tenley Stuurmans (2), Teagan Calkins (1), and Katie Marti (1) also scored, with Madison McMillan and Danica Strong rounding out the Wolf rotation.

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“It was a good learning opportunity”

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , on December 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville JV players support the varsity at an early-season game. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Win or lose, every time you take the floor you have a chance to improve.

So, while her Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball team fell 36-18 at Mount Vernon Christian Tuesday, Wolf coach Scout Smith embraces the glass half full philosophy.

“We battled against a very scrappy and tenacious Mount Vernon Christian team,” she said.

“We kept ourselves in the game throughout the first half, but ultimately their tough defense and solid shooting kept us at bay.

“Overall, it was a good learning opportunity for us,” Smith added. “We got to see in what areas we need to improve and stay sharp.”

The loss drops Coupeville to 1-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 2-3 overall heading home for a non-conference clash Friday with Sultan.

Tuesday’s tilt started in favor of the host Hurricanes, who jumped out to an 8-3 lead after one quarter.

The second frame was the battle royal of the evening, with both teams putting up nine points, before MVC closed with 10-4 and 9-2 runs across the final two quarters.

Adeline Maynes paced the Wolves with a team-high seven points, with Sydney Van Dyke (4), Ava Lucero (2), Capri Anter (2), Haylee Armstrong (2), and Marin Winger (1) also chipping in on the offensive end of the floor.

Jeann Nitta, Lexis Drake, and Chelsi Stevens also saw floor time for Smith’s squad.

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Wolf buzzsaws shred Vikings

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

When she’s not entertaining her many fans, Haylee Armstrong is a buzzsaw on the hardwood. (Michelle Armstrong photo)

Fire up the zone and shut down their rivals.

Playing inspired defense Friday, the Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball team bolted out to a 20-point first-quarter lead and ran away with a 58-12 win over visiting Orcas Island.

The victory lifts Scout Smith’s squad to 1-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 2-2 overall.

The Wolves, who have been bearing down in practice, have seen immediate results.

“The girls played a great game and their effort and commitment in practice is having a direct impact on our games,” Smith said.

The JV has been working on implementing a zone press, and that, combined with a willingness to get out and run on offense sparked CHS to a 21-1 lead after one quarter of play.

Tack on another large surge in the second frame, and the halftime advantage was a tasty 38-6.

“The girls executed beautifully,” Smith said. “I have to credit our team with the great work they do on running our fast break.

“I constantly reiterate that our fast break is our primary offense, and they have completely bought in. Every time we rebound, we have eyes up, and runners getting down court.

“It has a massive impact.”

Seven of nine Wolves scored against Orcas, with fab frosh Adeline Maynes outscoring the Vikings by herself as she racked up a game-high 18 points.

But it wasn’t just buckets for the high-energy hoops star.

“Addie clearly had a great night scoring wise,” Smith said.

“But what might go unnoticed on the scoresheet is the work she puts in at the top of our press to cause turnovers and quick buckets.”

Smith also praised Lexis Drake — “I have to give props to hers for her good shooting night. As soon as she gets the ball she is always looking to shoot and score” — and Haylee Armstrong.

“Haylee also continues to play a big role for us offensively and defensively. She has great vision and an exceptional read of the game.

“Her ability to drive and finish with both her left and right hand makes her a dynamic player and an offensive threat,” Smith added.

Armstrong banked in 11 to support Maynes, while Capri Anter (8), Drake (7), Sydney Van Dyke (6), Ava Lucero (6), and Chelsi Stevens (2) scored, and Jeanna Nitta and Amelia Crowder helped spark the withering defense.

The Wolves play twice next week, then head into winter break. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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Big battle, bigger win

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , , on December 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Danica Strong hits nothing but net. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“It was a battle!”

Facing a strong Orcas Island squad Friday night, the Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball team found itself trailing by six points heading into the fourth quarter.

But then, in a move which brought a smile to the face of coach Megan Richter, the Wolves dug deep and rode the cheers of their home fans to a stirring come-from-behind win.

Closing on a 16-7 run, with four different players sharing scoring honors, Coupeville pulled out a 41-38 victory to draw first blood in Northwest 2B/1B League play.

Now 3-2 overall heading into another home game Saturday — a non-conference tilt with Morton-White Pass — the Wolves are starting to jel.

“I’m super proud of these girls and how they stayed in the game and fought until the end,” Richter said.

“Danica (Strong) came up with some big rebounds and put her free throws in when the pressure was on. Our defense was tight, and we worked really well together.

“Things are starting to really come together for us!!”

Strong netted five of her seven points in the white-hot spotlight of the fourth quarter — with all of those late-game tallies coming at the free throw line — while Lyla Stuurmans, Mia Farris, and Katie Marti all chipped in to fuel the frantic finale.

It was an uphill battle for Coupeville, which fell behind 13-6 after one quarter and 22-14 at the half.

The Wolves started to chip away at the deficit with a modest 11-9 surge in the third quarter, then turned things up several notches down the stretch.

Marti, who passed her cousin, Breeanna Messner, to claim 49th on the career scoring chart, paced CHS with 12 points, while Strong (7), Jada Heaton (6), Lyla Stuurmans (6), Farris (6), Madison McMillan (2), and Teagan Calkins (2) also scored.

Fab frosh Tenley Stuurmans brought some defensive heat to her time on the floor, while Haylee Armstrong and Capri Anter were fervent in their vocal support from their perches on the bench.

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Houston, we have another win

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , on December 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Davin Houston

Davin Houston is heating up.

The free-wheeling Coupeville High School sophomore, a fan favorite who always stops to scrimmage after games with elementary school hoops stars, went off for a second straight game Friday night.

By the time Daniel and Alia’s youngest was done, Houston had torched visiting Orcas Island for a season-high 20 points, sparking the Wolf JV boys’ basketball team to a come-from-behind 53-41 win.

The victory, coming in the Northwest 2B/1B League opener, lifts CHS to 2-2 on the season.

And the Wolves will try and keep the good times flowing when they turn right back around Saturday afternoon and host non-conference foe Morton-White Pass.

They’ll take the court led by Houston, who has rattled the rims for 37 points across the last two games, and Mahkai Myles, who singed the nets for a season-best 12 points Friday in support of his running mate.

Orcas came out strongly, jumping ahead 16-9 after one quarter of play, but the Wolves had an immediate response.

With Houston and Myles combining for 14 points in the second frame, CHS went on an 18-4 tear to claim the lead for good.

From there, the Wolves led 35-32 through three, then closed with a vengeance, bombing the Vikings 18-9 in the final period.

Easton Green (6), Malachi Somes (5), Liam Blas (4), Sage Arends (2), Carson Grove (2), and Riley Lawless (2) scored in support of Coupeville’s big two, while Kyle McCrimmon and Nathan Coxsey also saw floor time for coaches Craig Anderson and Jon Roberts.

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