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Netters pull double duty in Granite

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, girls tennis, Granite Falls, Kauri Hamilton, Tenley Stuurmans on May 6, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans smashes a winner. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

One more road trip.

Making their final trek of the season as a complete team Monday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team battled it out with Granite Falls.

While the host Tigers swept the doubles matches to escape with a 3-2 victory in the official varsity portion of the rumble, the Wolves earned a 6-6 split overall.

With everyone in action for CHS playing two matches, the first round consisted of pro sets to eight points, with the second round a regular set to six.

The Wolves have one more regular season match on their schedule, hosting Friday Harbor Wednesday at 3:30 PM.

It’s Senior Night, with netters Ember Light and Delanie Lewis being honored.

Hardcourt aces Ember Light (left) and Delanie Lewis are ready for their celebration. (Bailey Thule photo)

After that, Coupeville sends two singles players and two doubles teams to the District 1/2 tournament May 15 in Seattle.

The winners of that event qualify for the state meet May 23-24 in Yakima.

Monday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-0

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-1

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 8-2

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost 8-2

3rd Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Ashley Wells lost 8-1

JV:

3rd Singles — Kauri Hamilton won 6-3

4th Singles — Miles Gerber lost 6-0

3rd Doubles — Tenley Stuurmans/Ember Light won 6-0

4th Doubles — Dahlia Miller/Mila Light won 6-1

5th Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis won 6-1

6th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Ashley Wells lost 6-0

7th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Miles Gerber lost 8-1

The Wolves ride their ferry to a new adventure. (Photo courtesy Shannon Hilborn)

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Wolf singles aces stay undefeated

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged Brynn Parker, CHS Wolves, Friday Harbor, girls tennis, Northwest League on May 1, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Dahlia Miller is undefeated this season. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Pick a town, and they win.

Whether playing at home or on the road this season, Coupeville High School netters Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller have been perfect.

And that continued Wednesday, as both hardcourt aces won in straight sets while playing on Friday Harbor in a Northwest 2B/1B League match.

The host Wolverines did escape with a 3-2 match victory after sweeping the doubles portion of the festivities, clinching the league title.

But the big story remains the undefeated run by Coupeville’s singles players as they head into the final matches of the regular season.

The Wolves travel to Granite Falls Monday, May 5, before hosting Friday Harbor two days later for Senior Night.

After that, it’s on to the postseason for Stuurmans, Miller, and associates.

Wednesday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Nikki Clark Cole 6-2, 6-2

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Lyla Ovenell 6-3, 6-2

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Sofia Phay lost to Kira Clark/Megan Mellinger 6-0, 6-0

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost to Hazel Leighton/Norah Leighton 6-4, 6-1

3rd Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost to Ava Gamez/Charisse Ho 6-2, 6-2

JV:

4th Doubles — Ashley Wells/Savannah Coxsey lost to Daisy Bautista/Kate Curtis 8-0

5th Doubles — Miles Gerber/Samantha Wallace lost to Isabelle Derksema/Laura Smith 8-1

6th Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light beat Bella Allen/Frankie Pignatiello 8-5

Samantha Wallace charges the net.

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“Everyone played exceptionally well”

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, Dahlia Miller, girls tennis, Tenley Stuurmans, The Bush School on April 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Mila Light slaps a winner. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Everyone played exceptionally well and showed real determination on the court.”

Playing under sunny skies on the prairie Friday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team held its own with its ritzy private school rival, battling to a 3-3 tie with The Bush School in varsity action.

The Wolves swept all three singles matches, with Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller remaining unbeaten on the season.

“Our singles players continue to dominate on the court,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

“They delivered impressive performances this week, showing grit, smart play, and strong court presence.

“Their focus and consistency were key to our team’s success, and we’re proud of the strength they show on court.”

Chloe Ferguson awaits an incoming serve.

While The Bush School was able to pull out victories in the doubles matches, Coupeville’s coaches were pleased with the effort they saw from their players.

“A special shoutout to the Light sisters (Ember and Mila), who brought great energy and teamwork in their doubles match,” Seal said.

“Their fight and chemistry were clear, and we’re excited to see what they bring to the next match!”

The match marked the return of Sofia Phay from an injury, and she reunited with Kauri Hamilton as if the duo had never been apart.

“Their teamwork and trust in one another create a solid foundation, allowing them to stay composed under pressure and adapt well mid-match,” Seal said.

“It’s clear they enjoy playing together, and their chemistry has become a real asset to the team.”

Friday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-1

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker won 8-3

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 8-5

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost 8-4

3rd Doubles — Sofia Phay/Kauri Hamilton lost 8-3

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Miles Gerber lost 8-6

5th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 8-2

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 6-1

Savannah Coxsey sends a ball screaming back across the net.

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Doubly delightful day for netters

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, girls tennis, Granite Falls, road trip, Tenley Stuurmans on April 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans won twice Wednesday in Granite Falls. (Bailey Thule photo)

Shuffle the lineup, shuffle the results.

Coupeville and Granite Falls coaches agreed to play Wednesday’s non-conference girls’ tennis match with an emphasis on doubles action, and the Wolves came away with their first team win of the season.

The Tigers, who were playing host, requested that CHS singles players be paired with newer teammates and play pro sets, creating a different learning experience.

“Mashed up the doubles teams and brought some doubles teams back together,” said CHS coach Starla Seal. “Experienced players could act as a guide for the new players.

“Overall, it was a good match.”

With the action moving along at a good clip, the teams even had time to play two singles matches at the end, with Wolf netters Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller remaining undefeated on the campaign.

Coupeville will be back at home Friday, hosting The Bush School in a non-league tilt — the team’s second-to-last home rumble of the spring.

Brynn Parker battles for a point. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wednesday’s results:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-3

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Dahlia Miller won 8-3

2nd Doubles — Tenley Stuurmans/Mila Light won 8-2

3rd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Miles Gerber won 8-6

4th Doubles — Sofia Phay/Ashley Wells lost 8-4

5th Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light won 8-1

6th Doubles — Samanatha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost 8-4

7th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost 8-2

8th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 9-8(7-0)

9th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 4-2

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Hardcourt aces show great promise

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, Dahlia Miller, Friday Harbor, girls tennis, Northwest League on April 19, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Dahlia Miller sends the tennis ball flying back. (Parker Hammons photo)

There’s more to the story than the win/loss record.

While it’s true the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad is 0-7 on the season after being nipped 3-2 Friday afternoon by visiting Friday Harbor, that’s not a complete reflection of how the Wolves have been playing.

A team comprised almost completely of younger players and netters new to the game, and one which has dodged a series of injuries, is virtually a shot or two away from being 7-0.

Six of those seven team losses have been by a 3-2 score, with the only one which wasn’t being 3-1 after a singles match was suspended by injury.

As Coupeville rebuilds its program after scraping together a partial roster a season ago, the present, and the future, are much brighter.

And one of the brightest spots is first-year player Dahlia Miller, the lone Wolf to have gone 7-0 this season.

She’s won 13 of 14 sets and been a consistent winner whether playing at #1 or #2 singles.

Friday, with Tenley Stuurmans missing in action, Miller moved to the top of the order and once again delivered, as did Brynn Parker, who slid into the #2 slot.

“It was great!” said CHS coach Starla Seal. “Dahlia and Brynn played well, played quickly, and they were focused and had some beautiful rallies.”

Miller took down a Friday Harbor player, Nikki Cole Clark, who battled at the district tourney last season, which bodes well for this year’s postseason run.

While Coupeville couldn’t get that elusive third win, dropping all three doubles clashes, their duos held up well under pressure.

“Our doubles (teams) played very nicely, great rallies,” Seal said.

“Delanie (Lewis) and Miles (Gerber) showed great promise and I’m very happy with how all of the girls played!”

Coupeville now hits the road for three of its next four matches before closing the regular season at home May 7 with Senior Night.