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Makana Stone, still faster than you. (John Fisken photos)

Makana Stone, still faster than you. (John Fisken photos)

Katrina McGranahan is firin' BB's.

Katrina McGranahan is firin’ BB’s.

Wynter Thorne, serene, even with the wind blowing.

Wynter Thorne, serene, even with the wind blowing.

Valen Trujillo prepares to unleash total freakin' destruction.

Valen Trujillo prepares to unleash total freakin’ destruction.

Tiffany

Tiffany Briscoe (blue hoodie) and teammates intently listen to new coach Deanna Rafferty (left).

Lauren Grove (right) and Abby Parker always know where the cameraman is hiding. Always.

Speedy track stars Lauren Grove (right) and Abby Parker always know where the cameraman is hiding. Always.

Bouncing back from surgery, McKayla Bailey is ready to dominate the diamond again.

Bouncing back from surgery, McKayla Bailey (in red) is ready to dominate the diamond again.

The Fab Five Frosh

The Fab Five Frosh. L to r, it’s Mckenzie Meyer, Payton Aparicio, Sage Renninger, Ashley Smith and Maggie Crimmins.

Sylvia Hurlburt has had just about enough, thank you very much. "I'm going back inside, where it's at least 51 degrees!!"

Sylvia Hurlburt has had just about enough, thank you very much. “I’m going back inside, where it’s at least 51 degrees!!”

There was a nip in the air, but that didn’t stop them.

The rain stayed away Monday, and, all bundled up, Coupeville High School athletes trundled outside for the start of spring sports.

Bouncing from field to field to capture the moment was roving photo man John Fisken, who provides the pics above capturing the Wolf girls kicking off their softball, tennis and track seasons.

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Makana Stone finished second in the 400 at the 1A state meet last season. (John Fisken photos)

   Makana Stone finished second in the 400 at the 1A state meet last season. (John Fisken photos)

Jonathan Thurston is one of many young Wolves who could be competing for spots on the baseball squad this year.

   Jonathan Thurston is one of many young Wolves who could be competing for spots on the baseball squad this year.

CHS senior Christine Fields is looking for her fourth straight trip to state.

CHS senior Christine Fields is looking for her fourth straight trip to state.

Nothing is set in stone.

With that said, here’s a peek at what we, kinda, sorta, think might (possibly) be the spring sports schedules for Coupeville High School and its five athletic teams (plus lone Wolf golfer Christine Fields, who practices and travels with South Whidbey.)

And yes, the first day of practice (Monday, March 2) is just five days away, with games set to start about two weeks later, but don’t expect the schedules to be 100% all there.

What we’re currently seeing is 17 games for softball and 19 for baseball, and both squads can go 20 games, so it’s possible deals are still being worked out.

And boys’ soccer? There’s currently a four-week stretch between Mar. 25 and Apr. 23 where the Wolves have exactly ONE GAME scheduled.

As always in recent years, what might seem a misprint is not — CHS track will spend its entire season on the road, as the school’s track oval awaits an upgrade.

So, keeping all of that in mind (and also realizing that spring, with potential rain, is the trickiest of all seasons in which to keep a schedule intact), here’s what we know as of this morning:

BASEBALL:

Sat-(3/14) Blaine
Mon-(3/16) Sultan
Wed-(3/18) @ Sequim
Mon-(3/23) @ Cedarcrest
Sat(3/28) @ ATM
Tue-(3/31) Lynden Christian
Thu-(4/2) @ Port Townsend
Mon-(4/6) Concrete
Fri-(4/10) LaConner
Thu-(4/16) Chimacum
Sat-(4/18) Friday Harbor
Tue-(4/21) @ Klahowya
Thu-(4/23) Port Townsend
Sat-(4/25) @ Meridian
Mon-(4/27) @ Chimacum
Wed-(4/29) Klahowya
Fri-(5/1) @ Port Townsend
Tue-(5/5) Chimacum
Thu-(5/7) @ Klahowya

BOYS SOCCER:

Sat-(3/14) Jamboree
Tue-(3/17) @ Sequim
Thu-(3/19) South Whidbey
Sat-(3/21) @ Kingston
Wed-(3/25) Cascade Christian
Sat-(4/11) @ Vashon Island
Thu-(4/23) Chimacum
Sat-(4/25) Charles Wright
Tue-(4/28) @ Klahowya
Thu-(4/30) Port Townsend
Sat-(5/2) @ Chimacum
Mon-(5/4) Klahowya
Fri-(5/8) @ Port Townsend

GIRLS TENNIS:

Thu-(3/19) @ South Whidbey
Thu-(3/26) Klahowya
Fri-(3/27) @ Granite Falls
Fri-(4/3) @ Friday Harbor
Sat-(4/11) @ Charles Wright
Mon-(4/13) Lakewood
Wed-(4/15) @ South Whidbey
Fri-(4/17) Port Townsend
Tue-(4/21) Klahowya
Wed-(4/22) Granite Falls
Fri-(4/24) Friday Harbor
Tue-(4/28) Port Townsend
Thu-(4/30) @ Klahowya
Tue-(5/5) @ Sequim
Thu-(5/7) @ Port Townsend
Tue-(5/12) @ Olympic League Championships (North Kitsap)

GOLF:

Thu-(3/12) South Whidbey Jamboree
Thu-(3/19) Cedarcrest
Mon-(3/23) @ King’s
Thu-(4/2) @ Cedar Park Christian
Thu-(4/16) Lakewood
Mon-(4/20) @ ATM
Mon-(5/4) King’s
Wed-(5/6) Sultan
Mon-(5/11) @ Cascade Conference Championships
Thu-(5/14) @ Districts
Mon/Tue-(5/18-19) @ Bi-Districts
Tue/Wed-(5/26-27) @ State

SOFTBALL:

Mon-(3/16) Sultan
Wed-(3/18) @ Sequim
Fri-(3/20) @ South Whidbey
Wed-(4/1) Lynden Christian
Thu-(4/2) @ Port Townsend
Mon-(4/6) Concrete
Fri-(4/10) LaConner
Wed-(4/15) @ South Whidbey
Thu-(4/16) Chimacum
Tue-(4/21) @ Klahowya
Thu-(4/23) Port Townsend
Sat-(4/25) @ Meridian
Mon-(4/27) @ Chimacum
Wed-(4/29) Klahowya
Fri-(5/1) @ Port Townsend
Tue-(5/5) Chimacum
Thu-(5/7) @ Klahowya

TRACK:

Thu-(3/19) @ Island Jamboree (Oak Harbor)
Sat-(3/21) @ Port Angeles Invitational
Thu-(3/26) @ Kingston
Sat-(4/11) @ Cashmere Invitational
Thu-(4/16) @ Port Townsend
Thu-(4/23) @ Sequim
Thu-(4/30) @ Port Townsend
Sat-(5/2) @ BCS Invitational
Sat-(5/9) @ Olympic League Championships (North Kitsap)
Mon-(5/11) @ Olympic League JV Championships
Sat-(5/16) @ Olympic League Sub-Districts (Bremerton)
Fri/Sat-(5/29-30) @ State meet (Cheney)

To keep up to date with the schedules (and the many, many changes ahead) pop over to the Olympic League website or the school district’s schedule:

http://www.olympicleague.com/index.php?league=21&page_name=school_home&school=0&sport=0

or

http://coupeville.tandemcal.com/

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Haleigh Deasy

Haleigh Deasy

One of the nicest people in town hits a milestone today.

Coupeville High School senior Haleigh Deasy may not be quite as feisty as her mom, Cindy, but she shares her mother’s ever-present smile.

I have yet to see a photo where young Miss Deasy isn’t beaming joy out at the world.

Even on a “balmy” spring day, when wind and cold make the idea of playing tennis slightly less than grand, her grin is still there — under several layers of clothes.

As she kicks off her last year of high school, celebrating her birthday today, what can we say but “Keep on smilin’.”

You’re helping to light up the world around you, Haleigh. Job well done.

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Sydney Autio

Sydney Autio

Sydney Autio made her move last year.

Just a sophomore at the time, she became a key member of both the Coupeville High School volleyball and girls’ tennis squads, beaming out her mega-watt smile as she soared in both sports.

On the volleyball court, Autio took over at a key spot, holding down the setter position for the Wolves, directing traffic and setting up her teammates with her precision passing.

When spring rolled around she went a step or two further, advancing to the postseason, where she teamed up with senior Sydney Aparicio to form a deadly doubles duo known as Sydney Squared.

Oh yeah, and she also did double duty at times, scraping out the time to be part of the Wolf cheer squad while still competing in another sport at the same time.

With two years left in her high school career, the sky is the limit for the talented, bubbly Autio.

As she celebrates her birthday today, let’s take the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of her fan club.

And now is the right time to do so, because if she continues to play with the passion and joy she’s exhibited so far, that fan club will be very, very crowded by the time she reaches her various Senior Night festivities.

Happy birthday, Sydney.

You’re a joy to watch play and here’s hoping your fun never stops.

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Wynter Thorne, always in season.

Wynter Thorne, always in season.

Wynter Thorne is a scrapper.

Whether patrolling the basketball hardwood or the tennis court, the Coupeville High School senior never lets up. She fights for every point with an admirable intensity.

Last year was her breakout year, as she advanced to the postseason in both her sports.

A hustler with a motor that never quits, Thorne was a ball of fire with a basketball in her hand, then nimbly shifted to tennis without missing a beat.

Normally a doubles player, she stepped up to play singles at one point against Granite Falls.

The result? A 6-0, 6-0 win for the Wolf ace and another quiet smile as she exited the court.

As she celebrates her birthday today, the best is still ahead for Miss Thorne.

With Coupeville moving into a new league, Wynter and her fellow seniors will be asked to carry the burden of leadership. Which shouldn’t be a problem.

The uniforms on the other bench may have changed, but the fate of rival players hasn’t.

You’re about to be sliced ‘n diced. You may be ready for spring, summer and fall, but when Wynter hits, all the preparation in the world won’t save you.

She may be sweet-natured off the court, but, between the lines, she’s a force of nature waiting to be unleashed on your heads.

Happy birthday, Wyntah! May your senior year play out exactly the way you hope.

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