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Chilly temps, sizzlin’ pics!!

Posted in Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Softball, Track, tagged , , , , , on February 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »

   Hope Lodell, frozen in place like a human Popsicle on a chilly first day of “spring” sports practice. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Dawson Houston works on his ball control skills.

Sage Renninger (front) and Genna Wright get limbered up for tennis.

Diamond men Jake Hoagland (front) and Dane Lucero go for the (cold) burn.

Mckenzie Meyer stretches out the ol’ hamstrings.

Ron Wright stays warm by peppering balls all across the frozen tundra.

Jean Lund-Olsen cruises into a new track season.

   Payton Aparicio shows Renninger, her doubles partner, the best way to chop ice off your car in the morning.

“Thank you and good night!!”

Spring sports are back. Spring weather is not.

Braving a chilly, possibly still ice-encrusted prairie, five Coupeville High School teams kicked off a new season Monday, and chattering photo bug John Fisken was on hand to document the doings.

Me?

I was under my blankets on the recliner, watching old videos of Bill Laimbeer and the Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” beatin’ the crud out of Michael Jordan.

Much warmer.

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Clip ‘n save!!

Posted in Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Softball, Track, tagged , , , , , , , on February 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »

   Wolf track stars Lucy Sandahl (8) and Mallory Kortuem are back to kick off spring sports. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Die-hard Coupeville High School spring sports fan? Gas up the car and get ready to enjoy ferry life.

All five Wolf teams have more road games than home contests during their final spin through the Olympic League, with softball getting the shortest end of the stick.

The CHS sluggers, who went 19-5 last season and came within a strike of making the state tourney, are scheduled to play 12 of 20 regular-season games away from their home field.

Baseball (11 of 20 on the road), girls tennis (9 of 17) and boys soccer (8 of 15), have it slightly better, while track, as usual, spends 98.2% of its season away from home.

The Wolves do host one high school track meet (Mar. 28 vs. Port Townsend, Klahowya and Chimacum), which will be the first one to go down in front of the school’s new grandstand.

Boys soccer gets to debut the new stadium, when it hosts 2A non-conference foe Olympic Mar. 10.

Will there be cake to celebrate the debut of the shiny new grandstand? We can only hope!

Another milestone is set to arrive May 7, when the Wolf softball squad plays its final regular-season game.

Chimacum is the foe that day, and the bout is the last regular-season conference game in any sport Coupeville will play against a 1A Olympic League opponent.

After a four-year run in their current league, the Wolves jump to the new six-team North Sound Conference with the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

As you peruse the schedules below, remember, weather, ferries and other assorted problems can, and will, likely rip them to shreds at some point.

For up-to-date info, try either http://www.olympicleague.com/ or http://coupeville.tandem.co/

Varsity schedules (* = Olympic League game):

BASEBALL:

Sat-Mar. 10 Lynden Christian — 1:00
Wed-Mar. 14 Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Thur-Mar. 15 Sequim — 4:00
Sat-Mar. 17 @ South Whidbey — 1:00
Mon-Mar. 19 @ Bremerton — 4:00
Fri-Mar. 23 North Mason — 4:00
Sat-Mar. 24 @ Vashon Island — 1:00
Mon-Mar. 26 @ Sultan — 4:00
Wed-Mar. 28 @ Klahowya (*) — 3:30
Fri-Mar. 30 Port Townsend (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 2 @ Friday Harbor — TBD
Sat-Apr. 7 Cedarcrest — 1:00
Wed-Apr. 11 @ Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 16 @ Sequim — 3:30
Thur-Apr. 19 @ La Conner — 4:00
Fri-Apr. 20 Klahowya (*) — 4:00
Wed-Apr. 25 @ Port Townsend (*) — 3:30
Fri-Apr. 27 Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 30 @ Klahowya (*) — 3:30
Wed-May 2 Port Townsend (*) — 4:00

BOYS SOCCER:

Sat-Mar. 10 Olympic — 1:00
Tue-Mar. 13 @ Chimacum (*) — 4:30
Fri-Mar. 16 @ Sequim — 3:45
Wed-Mar. 21 @ North Mason — 4:00
Sat-Mar. 24 Klahowya (*) — 3:00
Tue-Mar. 27 @ Port Townsend (*) — 6:15
Fri-Mar. 30 Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 2 Vashon Island — 4:00
Sat-Apr. 7 Forks — 3:00
Tues-Apr. 10 @ Port Angeles — 5:00
Mon-Apr. 16 @ Klahowya (*) — 4:00
Fri-Apr. 20 @ Port Townsend (*) — 6:15
Tues-Apr. 24 Port Townsend (*) — 6:00
Fri-Apr. 27 @ Chimacum (*) — 4:30
Mon-Apr. 30 Klahowya (*) — 5:30

GIRLS TENNIS:

Mon-Mar. 12 Port Angeles —  4:00
Tue-Mar. 13 @ South Whidbey — 3:30
Thur-Mar. 15 @ Sequim — 3:15
Thur-Mar. 22 @ Klahowya (*) — 4:00
Mon-Mar. 26 @ Olympic — 4:00
Tues-Mar. 27 Granite Falls — 3:30
Fri-Mar. 30 Kingston — 3:15
Mon-Apr. 9 North Kitsap — 3:15
Wed-Apr. 11 @ North Mason — 4:00
Fri-Apr. 13 Chimacum (*) — 3:15
Sat-Apr. 14 @ Friday Harbor — TBD
Mon-Apr. 16 @ Sequim — 4:00
Tue-Apr. 17 @ Klahowya (*) — 4:00
Tues-Apr. 24 @ Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Wed-Apr. 25 South Whidbey — 3:30
Thur-Apr. 26 Klahowya (*) — 3:15
Thur-May 3 Chimacum (*) — 3:15

SOFTBALL:

Sat-Mar. 17 @ South Whidbey — 1:00
Fri-Mar. 23 North Mason — 4:00
Sat-Mar. 24 @ Vashon Island — 1:00
Wed-Mar. 28 @ Klahowya (*) — 4:15
Fri-Mar. 30 Port Townsend (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 2 @ Blaine (Doubleheader) – 1:00
Fri-Apr. 6 Meridian — 4:00
Sat-Apr. 7 Forks — 1:00
Wed-Apr. 11 @ Chimacum (*) — 4:15
Sat-Apr. 14 @ Friday Harbor — 12:00
Thur-Apr. 19 @ La Conner — 4:00
Fri-Apr. 20 Klahowya (*) — 4:00
Sat-Apr. 21 @ Lynden Christian — 4:30
Wed-Apr. 25 @ Port Townsend (*) — 4:15
Fri-Apr. 27 Chimacum (*) — 4:00
Mon-Apr. 30 @ Klahowya (*) — 4:15
Wed-May 2 Port Townsend (*) — 4:00
Thur-May 3 @ Sequim — 4:00
Mon-May 7 Chimacum (*) — 4:00

TRACK:

Thur-Mar. 15 @ Island Jamboree (Oak Harbor) — 3:30
Thur-Mar. 22 @ North Mason with Port Townsend, Olympic — 3:15
Wed-Mar. 28 HOME MEET with Chimacum, Port Townsend, Klahowya — 3:15
Thur-Apr. 12 @ Olympic with Port Angeles, Kingston — 3:15
Sat-Apr. 14 @ Cashmere Invitational — 12:00
Wed-Apr. 18 @ Sequim with North Kitsap, Olympic — 3:20
Thur-Apr. 26 @ Sequim with Port Angeles, Port Townsend — 3:20
Sat-May 5 @ Olympic League Championships (North Kitsap) — 10:00
Mon-May 7 @ JV Championships (Kingston) — 3:15
Fri/Sat-May 18-19 @ Districts (Renton) — 3:25/10:00
Fri/Sat-May 25-26 @ State (Cheney) — 10:00

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“I enjoy being part of a team!!”

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on July 30, 2017| Leave a Comment »

   Mary Zisette (in SWHS tennis shirt), is a fast-rising Falcon star.

“To me, the people in this town are the best.”

Mary Zisette enjoys her time on the tennis court at South Whidbey High School, but it’s more than that.

“Everyone is incredibly kind and it’s fun to know all the people you see walking through town,” she said. “I think the sense of community is the most special.

“For our school it’s very similar,” Zisette added. “All the teachers are great and super helpful and you pretty much know every single person in the school.”

A strong presence on the court for the Falcons, whether playing singles or doubles, she’s headed into her junior year at SWHS.

With two postseason runs already to her credit, Zisette continues to work on her court skills, with an eye on always improving.

“I think I’m very coachable and can work new suggestions into my game,” she said. “I need to work on my mental tenacity in stressful matches.

“My goals are to just keep improving and keep working hard,” Zisette added. “Also, making it to state would be really nice, we’ve been close the past two years.”

Ever since she first picked up a racket, the love of the game has been there for her. A lot of that comes from the camaraderie she experiences on the court.

“Tennis is my favorite sport because of the atmosphere of the team and how supportive and encouraging the coaches and other team members are,” Zisette said. “I enjoy being a part of a team and getting to know new people each year.”

A member of the National Honor Society, she’s “interested in writing and loves art,” while finding time to balance a summer job with friends and family.

Those close to her have had a big impact on Zisette as she grows as an athlete and a young woman.

“My dad, who taught me to play tennis when I was little and has encouraged me along the way (is a big influence),” she said. “Also, the rest of my family, who are always supportive and teach me ways to be a better, more kind, person.”

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Netters ace awards season!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on May 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »

   Zara Bradley shared Best Newcomer honors with Jillian Mayne Wednesday at the CHS tennis banquet. (John Fisken photo)

Quality across the board.

With three of his players having won 1A Olympic League titles this season, CHS girls tennis coach Ken Stange honored the trio at Wednesday’s season-ending awards banquet.

Senior singles ace Valen Trujillo and junior doubles partners Payton Aparicio and Sage Renninger claimed MVP honors for their play.

Joining them in hauling home hardware were Tia Wurzrainer (Most Improved), Bree Daigneault (Most Inspirational) and Jillian Mayne and Zara Bradley (Best Newcomers).

Coupeville captured its third straight league title as a team, and remains unbeaten in conference matches.

With everyone chipping in to the title run, Stange lettered all 18 of his netters.

Varsity letter winners:

Payton Aparicio
Zara Bradley
Julie Bucio
Maggie Crimmins
Bree Daigneault
Fanny Deprelle
Sophie Furtjes
Jillian Mayne
Nanci Melendrez
Rubi Melendrez
Claire Mietus
Heather Nastali
Avalon Renninger
Sage Renninger
Kameryn St Onge
Valen Trujillo
Zoe Trujillo
Tia Wurzrainer

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Netters finish strong!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , , , on May 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »

   CHS coach Ken Stange and netters (l to r) Zoe Trujillo, Valen Trujillo, Sage Renninger, Payton Aparicio, Fanny Deprelle and Avalon Renninger. (Amy Trujillo photo)

They fought until the final ace.

Facing strong private school competition Thursday, Coupeville High School’s tennis players acquitted themselves nicely at the West Central District III tourney at the Sprinker Tennis Center in Tacoma.

The Wolves, who matched Vashon Island with a tourney-best six competitors, claimed second place in the team standings.

Tourney host Charles Wright Academy, which won both singles and doubles titles, edged Coupeville 23-12 for the team title.

Vashon (7), Klahowya (3), Cascade Christian (3) and Chimacum (0) rounded out the field.

Wolf juniors Payton Aparicio and Sage Renninger came within a match of punching their ticket to state, falling in the championship match.

The first loss of the season for the duo, it shouldn’t overshadow their season.

Renninger went 14-1 this year, Aparicio 13-1, and their second-place finish at districts was a serious jump from fifth as sophomores.

With District 3 getting only one slot to state in both singles and doubles, they are the alternates to state if something should befall the champs between now and next weekend.

Senior Valen Trujillo capped her stellar four-year run with the Wolves with a second-straight third-place finish in singles, winning the final three matches of her career.

The trio was joined at districts by foreign exchange student Fanny Deprelle and freshman phenoms Zoe Trujillo and Avalon Renninger.

Complete district results:

Singles:

Valen Trujillo

Lost to Lizzie Maciejewski (Vashon Island) 6-4, 6-1
Beat Sydney Jackson (Klahowya) 8-3
Beat Hailey Sargent (Klahowya) 8-2
Beat Grace Jung (Cascade Christian) 8-2

Fanny Deprelle

Lost to Alexis Schorno (Charles Wright Academy) 6-1, 6-0
Lost to Hannah Nelson (Vashon Island) 9-8(5)

Doubles:

Payton Aparicio/Sage Renninger

Beat Beka Lematua/Lizzie Sutherland (Vashon Island) 7-5, 6-4
Beat Heidi Xu/? Wang (Charles Wright Academy) 7-5, 7-5
Lost to Laney Schorno/Mei Ge (Charles Wright Academy) 6-4, 6-2

Avalon Renninger/Zoe Trujillo

Lost to Laney Schorno/Mei Ge (Charles Wright Academy) 6-0, 6-1
Lost to Yulia Fiala/Tobin Vaughan (Vashon Island) 8-4

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