CHS net queen Djina Radenovic flicks a forehand. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
The postseason is almost upon us.
The goal is to make it to the state championships, but first Coupeville High School spring sports athletes have to make it past districts.
Wolf baseball and track and field throw down this Saturday, May 13, while girls’ tennis players vie to punch their state ticket May 19.
Softball is the only CHS program not to have a shot at making the big dance, having been eliminated in the regular season league finale.
The outlook for Coupeville teams, and players, still in contention:
BASEBALL:
When:
Saturday, May 13
Where:
Lakewood High School (Arlington) — 17023 11th Ave NE
What:
Northwest Christian of Lacey (7-7) plays Friday Harbor (8-8) at noon in a loser-out game.
Winner returns to the field at 2:00 PM to face Coupeville (15-5) in a winner-to-state, loser-out game.
Cost:
Adult — $8
Children (5-12) — $6
Senior Citizen (62+) — $6
Students with ASB — $6
Tickets, which are good for both games, can be purchased with cash or through Go Fan at https://gofan.co/app/events/984412?schoolId=WA86277
Wolf baseball fans Sherry Bonacci (left) and Pam Pease cheer on their team.
GIRLS TENNIS:
When:
Friday, May 19
Where:
Amy Yee Tennis Center (Seattle) — 2000 Martin Luther King Junior Way S.
What:
Coupeville, Friday Harbor, and Three Rivers Christian (Longview) each send two singles players and two doubles teams.
Top two seeds receive first round bye, and tourney is single elimination.
Play begins at 9:30 AM.
One singles player and one doubles team advance to state championships.
Cost:
Free
Jordan Ford passes on pole vault wisdom to a next gen star.
TRACK AND FIELD:
When:
Saturday, May 13
Where:
Mickey Clark Field in Coupeville (6 S. Main Street – behind Coupeville Elementary)
What:
One location, two meets, with 2B vs. 2B and 1B vs. 1B.
Nine 1B schools and four 2B schools — Coupeville, Friday Harbor, La Conner, and Northwest Christian (Lacey) — compete.
For 2B athletes, top finisher in each event Saturday advances to state.
If you don’t win a title, you can also punch your ticket if you hit pre-set state meet qualifying times or throwing distances during the district meet.
Cost:
Adult — $8
Children (5-12) — $6
Senior Citizen (62+) — $6
Students with ASB — $6
Cash or Go Fan at:
Coupeville Sports 