McKenzie Bailey is among the returning CHS players excited about a new season. (John Fisken photo)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
If you like basketball, that is. Cause if you’re more of a wrestler, swimmer or gymnast, Coupeville High School is not the school for you.
The Wolves spring from the smallest 1A school in the state and when it comes to winter sports, it’s hoops or start planning for spring.
Thankfully, a lot of CHS students do like basketball. Of course, we’ll see how many when the first day of practice kicks off Monday.
As we sit at this moment — we’ll call it Basketball Eve — let’s take a moment to check in with some of the players planning to lace up their high tops and start running lines.
Everything is fresh and new again and hopes and dreams run wild, tempered with the knowledge that every season is started off with at least a bit of conditioning.
Tiffany Briscoe (Sophomore):
With basketball starting I’m a mess of excitement and jitters.
I think everyone is going in with a really positive outlook for this season. We’re in a new league and it’s a new chance for us to build up a name for Coupeville basketball.
I personally can not wait for the season to start. I’m hoping we can build on all the teachings we went through in open gyms.
I want to make a big impact in this league. We have the potential, the determination, and right now I think it’s really about fine tuning those skills.
Under the coaching of the Kings, I know that they will lead us to that.
I’d really love to take a majority of these games this season. And I believe we can do it!
I am just so excited! Though, I have to say, I know I’ll be hobbling around for the first week due to killer sore muscles, lol.
Kacie Kiel (Senior):
Well, basketball is definitely going to change this culture this year; everyone dreams of going to state, but I can say we are going to state!
I hope to improve my game so others will do the same; we are such a tight-knit group of girls and we are going far!
Basketball is one of the greatest sports ever but it doesn’t start til we are in condition and that’s the only thing I fear this year.
McKenzie Bailey (Junior):
Monday is the day where a new season starts.
I’m so excited to see our team together again. We are a family and it shows when we are on the court.
I’m very excited to get this season underway and excited to be back in the game.
Yes, the conditioning is going to be very intense but anything to make us better will be great.
We are such a good team and I know that these seniors want to go out with a bang, and I want to make that happen for them. We all do.
We are in a new league and this is our chance to prove how great we are. We want to start at the top and stay at the top.
Hey, maybe even make it to state; anything is possible with this team because we have so much heart and passion for this game.
It’s going to be a great season!
Lauren Grove (Sophomore):
I can’t wait for the season to begin.
Of course the main goal is always to win games. Another goal of mine is for Coupeville girls basketball to pose a threat to the other schools.
With hard work and dedication I know that we can accomplish great things and have a very successful season.
The conditioning isn’t always fun, but it’s what makes us better.
With that being said, I encourage my teammates to give it their all and come ready to work hard everyday.
Madeline Strasburg (Senior):
Senior year basketball, where do I begin?
Well, first, I am so amazed at how fast everything has progressed and that it is already time to kick start basketball season again, for the last time.
Also, I could never ask for a better group of girls to spend my last season with.
My sophomore year, when the Kings took over the program, our motto was to change the culture; honestly, I believe that we have undoubtedly accomplished that goal, and even taken that challenge to the next level.
With continuing hard work and the hunger to succeed, I personally believe that our team is the next STATE bound group of athletes!
I am so amped to get back in the gym and play with my girls!
I said it already, but our team has an enormous potential, we just have to get in touch with it.
My excitement to dominate the floor and our new conference is practically overflowing. We just have to go after it!
Hailey Hammer (Senior):
My hopes for this season is to come as one and win of course!
Basketball is definitely not my favorite sport, hurting my ankle is always in the back of my head, which sucks.
I am both excited and not excited because I don’t always enjoy basketball because it’s not my sport, but I’m excited to play with my senior girls one last time.
Monica Vidoni (Senior):
My hopes for the season is that we will be first in our league.
We have a lot of potential this year with our returners and some new upcoming people; our team is very talented and I believe that we will go very far this season.
I am very excited for the season; I have been waiting since the season last year.
Julia Myers (Senior):
I’m looking forward to basketball season with the girls a ton this year!
We have so much potential and I’d like to see us go to state this year. I have a feeling this is the year!
Also, the Kings are awesome, and I’m looking forward to having them coach me one last time!
