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We went to Canada for this?!?!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , on March 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Luvera (John Fisken photo)

   Ivy Luvera teamed with McKenzie Bailey for Coupeville’s lone varsity win Friday. (John Fisken photo)

It was a long trip, with an unpleasant reception waiting at the end.

Having traveled all the way up to the Canadian border Friday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team ran into one of the better 1A squads in the state in Blaine, falling 4-1.

The loss dropped the Wolves to 2-1 on the season, with their first match against arch-rival South Whidbey set for Monday in Langley.

Coupeville fought hard, sending one match to a full three sets, and wasn’t rolled in any of their encounters. But the Borderites are the premier program in the district, especially with South Whidbey having no more Newman sisters around.

“We had some strong showings, but it just wasn’t enough,” CHS coach Ken Stange said. “Blaine is a good team, though. Hopefully, the stiffer competition will help our girls.”

Complete results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Allie Hanigan lost to Alex Herderson 6-3, 6-3

2nd Singles — Jacki Ginnings lost to Saskia Dolk 6-1, 6-2

1st Doubles — Samantha Martin/Sydney Aparicio lost to Lily Olson/Gretchen Koldas 7-5, 6-3

2nd Doubles — McKenzie Bailey/Ivy Luvera beat Caitlyn Sharp/Caylie Sharp 2-0 (injury retirement)

3rd Doubles — Ana Luvera/Sydney Autio lost to Payton Saunders/Christina Kovtun 6-2, 4-6, 6-2

JV:

4th Doubles — Valen Trujillo/Bree Daigneault beat Montana Brown/Jennet Kaya 8-4

The duo earned the coveted tennis ball necklace as joint Players of the Match. It was the season debut for Daigneault, as well as for Autio.

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A medley of photos to take your mind off the rain!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, GU18 Whidbey Islanders, tagged , , , , on March 19, 2014| 1 Comment »

Micky LeVine nails a picture-perfect volley. (John Fisken photos)

Micky LeVine nails a picture-perfect volley. (John Fisken photos)

Brett Arnold prepares to deliver a roundhouse kick.

Brett Arnold prepares to deliver a roundhouse kick.

Haleigh Deasy hunkers down against the wind, awaiting the serve.

Haleigh Deasy hunkers down against the wind, awaiting the serve.

Brandon Bartley waits for a teammate to get open before firing his pass.

Brandon Bartley waits for a teammate to get open before firing his pass.

Sydney Aparicio reaches for an overhead.

Sydney Aparicio reaches for an overhead.

Ryan Freeman dances with the ball.

Ryan Freeman dances with the ball.

CHS senior Tori Wellman comes off the field during a recent select soccer game.

CHS senior Tori Wellman, during a recent select soccer game with the Whidbey Islanders GU18 squad, which has won seven straight.

Yep, this is spring.

A steady drizzle all the ding-dong morning has left the eternal question open — will Coupeville High School teams get to play this afternoon?

Stay tuned…

But fret not, we have fresh, never-before-seen John Fisken photos for you from events that have actually been played, by teams that managed to evade the early-season rain dance … so far.

You’re welcome.

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“It’s better to be cold than warm!!”

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , on March 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Wynter Thorne (John Fisken photo)

Wynter Thorne teamed with McKenzie Bailey for a big win at #2 doubles Tuesday. (John Fisken photo)

It was bounce back day on the CHS tennis courts.

Recovering nicely from an opening day loss, the duo of Wynter Thorne and McKenzie Bailey found their missing mojo Tuesday, storming to a key win at #2 doubles that proved to be the difference in Coupeville’s 3-2 win over longtime rival Friday Harbor.

The victory, which also featured singles players Allie Hanigan and Jacki Ginnings remaining undefeated in 2014, lifted the Wolves to a sparkling 2-0 on the season.

Next up, a big-time test Friday, when Coupeville travels to Blaine to face a very tough Borderite team.

But that’s still three days away, leaving CHS coach Ken Stange plenty of time to marinate in the joy of victory.

“It was an exciting day for our team,” he said. “Our girls continue to improve and we’re looking good.”

Thorne and Bailey shared Player of the Match honors for their crucial win over a duo that featured a girl named Summer.

“In a battle that featured opposite seasons, CHS proved that it’s better to be cold than warm,” Stange said, with tongue firmly in cheek. “I was proud of our girls, who yesterday struggled with their opposition. Today, they came out firing.

“Wynter played under control and McKenzie unleashed her aggression,” he added. “This was a big win that will instill much confidence in my duo.”

Hanigan and Ginnings both pulled out hard-fought wins, with Ginnings going to three sets to claim hers, after dropping the opening set in a tiebreaker.

Complete results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Allie Hanigan beat Roxanne Bormann 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
2nd Singles — Jacki Ginnings beat Yasmin Sarah 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-3
1st Doubles — Samantha Martin/Sydney Aparicio lost to Meagan Anderson/Ashton Timmons 6-0, 4-6, 6-2
2nd Doubles — McKenzie Bailey/Wynter Thorne beat Summer Fox/Sophie Dillery 6-3, 6-2
3rd Doubles — Valen Trujillo/Ana Luvera lost to Kendall Calvert/Isabel Gibbons 6-4, 6-2

JV:

4th Doubles — Ivy Luvera/Micky LeVine beat Mai Ngo/Samantha Hopkins 8-5
5th Doubles — Maureen Rice/Haleigh Deasy beat Morgan Timmons/Isabella Brown 8-0
6th Doubles — Rice/Deasy beat Jessica Goncalves/Faith Buck 6-0

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Yeah … this is tennis weather on Whidbey!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , on March 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »

McKenzie Bailey

McKenzie Bailey gets shady. (John Fisken photos)

Allie Hanigan prepares to unleash a lethal forehand.

Allie Hanigan prepares to unleash a lethal forehand.

Valen Trujillo is locked and loaded and ready to serve an ace.

Valen Trujillo is locked and loaded and ready to serve an ace.

Samantha Martin

Samantha Martin keeps both eyes on the ball, I think. She is wearing sunglasses, so who knows for sure?

Aura Corredor

   Aura Corredor names her serve before letting it fly. “Say hello to my little friend … The Knee Shredder.”

You play tennis in warm weather? How quaint.

This is spring on Whidbey, and even when the sun does come out, the thermometer will be lucky to be scraping 55. The winds? Ye-gads…

But, being of tougher material than the fancy lads and ladies of places like Florida and So Cal, the Coupeville High School girl netters kicked off their season Monday with a 4-3 win over visiting Port Townsend/Chimacum.

And, if the rain holds off, they’ll be right back at it today with a 3:30 match against Friday Harbor.

On hand Monday to catch the weather-ready fashion choices and ferocious forehands on display was traveling photo man John Fisken.

If you like his work, pop over to the link below and possibly purchase some. A percentage of all sales goes to fund college scholarships for Wolf student athletes.

Use the coupon code EB57724962 (buy before April 1) and you’ll nab a 15% discount off your purchase, as well.

http://www.cascadeathletics.com/index.php?act=view_gallery&gallery=5772&league=2&page_name=photo_store&school=0&school_year=2013-14&sport=0

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Tennis newcomer plays a winning tune!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , on March 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Jazmine Franklin moves in for a volley. (John Fisken photo)

Jazmine Franklin moves in for a volley. (John Fisken photo)

Jazmine Franklin plays to her own beat.

The Coupeville High School sophomore, who teamed with double partner Aura Corredor to win their first-ever high school tennis match Monday (an 8-3 doubles victory against a duo from Port Townsend/Chimacum), is a huge music fan.

“I’m extremely passionate about music,” Franklin said. “I have a musical family, so the rhythm comes easy, but I must admit, I’m a terrible singer.”

This is her first try at playing a high school sport, so, naturally, she was swayed by the pied piper of Wolf athletics, tennis coach Ken Stange, who traditionally brings in numerous first-time athletes.

“It looked fun,” Franklin said. “I enjoy the small team and how the opponents are so nice. I like how easy it was to improve by practicing.”

An ASB board rep, she plans to expand her school activities next year. For now, she’s enjoying her time on the hardcourts and working hard on fine-tuning her skills.

“I think my strength is power,” Franklin said. “I could work on my aim.”

She credits her mother as the main inspiration in her life (“My mom is an extremely hard worker who has influenced my drive in the things I do”) and wants to stake an early reputation as a winner on the court.

“My goal is to win three matches in a row with Aura, and to possibly become the number four doubles team.”

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