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Banquet season begins with a bang

Posted in Cross Country, soccer, tagged , , , , on November 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Cross country captains Landon Roberts and Erica McGrath get a close-up with coach Elizabeth Bitting. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Awards banquet season is in full swing.

Coupeville High School soccer and cross country have capped their seasons, while football is next up on the schedule.

After that comes cheer and volleyball, with the latter still kind of busy, what with the state tourney kicking off today in Yakima.

The pics seen above and below, which come to us from various Wolf parents, capture behind-the-scenes looks at the first two banquets of the season.

Wolf harriers sport personalized awards. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Coupeville booters listen to Preston Epp. (Dina Guay photo)

Two-time state meet veterans Noelle Western and Carson Field receive proof of their participation. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Someone got a nice deal on paper plates. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Coupeville’s soccer seniors have it made in the shade(s). (Dina Guay photo)

Almost all of the cross country team snag a group photo. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Former CHS coach Craig Pedlar makes an appearance. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

The booters, about to swarm coaches Kimberly Kisch and Robert Wood. (Scott Price photo)

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Booters kick off banquet season

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , , on November 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Ayden Wyman is the first Coupeville High School girl to letter while playing with the boys’ soccer program. (Jackie Saia photo)

A season of success ended with awards raining down.

The Coupeville High School soccer squad, a co-ed unit which was ranked as high as #4 in the state before finishing 6-6, kicked off awards banquet season Monday night.

Coaches Robert Wood and Kimberly Kisch honored senior Cole White with the Ballon d’Or, which goes to the top player.

Sophomore Ezra Boilek snagged Golden Boot honors after leading the team in scoring with eight goals, while seniors Nick Guay and Andrew Williams received four-year awards for playing every season.

Ezra Boilek dreams of scoring goals. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

 

The night’s other honorees:

 

Freshman MVP:

Solomon Rudat

 

Sophomore MVP:

Ezra Boilek

 

Junior MVP:

Hurlee Bronec

 

Senior MVP:

Cole White

Cole White works on his skills. (Jackie Saia photo)

 

Varsity captains:

Hank Milnes
Andrew Williams

 

JV captains:

Josh Lujan
Lydia Price

 

Most Improved:

Frankie Tenore

 

Player Voted Starting Lineup:

Ezra Boilek
Hurlee Bronec
Preston Epp
Nick Guay
Hank Milnes
Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim
Matthew Ward
Cole White
Andrew Williams
Cael Wilson
Ayden Wyman

 

Scholar Athletes (3.5 or better GPA):

Ezra Boilek
Hurlee Bronec
Mason Butler
Preston Epp
Nick Guay
Joshua Lujan
Hank Milnes (4.0 – Running Start)
Lydia Price (4.0)
Solomon Rudat
Cole White (4.0)
Andrew Williams (4.0)
Ayden Wyman (4.0)

 

Varsity letter winners:

Ezra Boilek
Hurlee Bronec
Preston Epp
Nick Guay
Dane Hadsall
Hank Milnes
Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim
Matthew Ward
Cole White
Andrew Williams
Cael Wilson
Ayden Wyman

 

Participation certificate:

Sage Arends
Mason Butler
Bryley Gilbert
Olivia Hall
Joshua Lujan
Brynn Parker
Angel Partida
Lydia Price
Sam Richards
Solomon Rudat
Frankie Tenore

A frequent sight this season. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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Sunny skies, pitch-perfect pics

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , , , on October 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville soccer coach Kimberly Kisch hangs out with her mini me. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

One more peak pitch performance, captured in peppy pics.

The Coupeville High School co-ed JV soccer squad closed its season Saturday, clashing with visiting Friday Harbor under sunny skies.

While the second team played, Wolf varsity booters, and coach Robert Wood, pulled double duty, working as refs and sideline strategy planners.

Along for the ride was wanderin’ paparazzi John Fisken, who delivers the snaps seen above and below.

 

To see everything he shot, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/CHS-Boys-Soccer-2023-2024/BS-2023-10-28-JV-vs-Friday-Harbor/

 

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30 goals, 30 celebrations

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , , on October 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Preston Epp heads for paydirt. (Jackie Saia photos)

They’re on a first name basis with the back of the soccer net.

As the season unwound, 10 different Coupeville High School soccer players scored, with one — Angel Partida — achieving the feat in both varsity and JV games.

Of the players to notch a score, seven of 10 can return to the CHS pitch next season, and they combined to net 17 of those 30 goals.

Heading for the exit?

Cole White, Hank Milnes, and Nick Guay.

For everyone else, the offseason looms, and with it, the promise of more work, more success, and many more goals.

Angel Partida notched both varsity and JV goals.

 

Final scoring stats:

 

Varsity:

Ezra Boilek – 8
Nick Guay – 6
Cole White – 6
Preston Epp – 2
Cael Wilson – 2
Hank Milnes – 1
Angel Partida – 1

 

JV:

Dane Hadsall – 1
Josh Lujan – 1
Angel Partida – 1
Solomon Rudat – 1

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“It was a very fun game”

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , , on October 28, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville varsity booters rock the mic during Saturday’s JV finale. (Christi Messner photo)

End on a happy note.

Coming off of a miserable final varsity game played in a typhoon on Orcas Island, the Coupeville High School soccer squad was looking for a positive ending.

And they found it Saturday at home, as the Wolf JV put up a strong fight on a sunny day, pushing Northwest 2B/1B League heavy hitter Friday Harbor every step of the way.

While Coupeville’s co-ed team fell 3-0 to the visitors, Wolf coach Kimberly Kisch was pleased with the effort.

“The sun was shining, and everyone gave it their all for their final game of the season,” she said.

“I would say they have greatly improved,” Kisch added. “I saw them setting up some great plays!”

With the CHS girls program shut down this season, Kisch and eight of her players joined up with Robert Wood and the Wolf boys’ team.

The union has been a success, and Saturday’s game was proof.

It was also a strong statement for the talent to be found on the second team, young players developing their skill set with the hopes of making the jump to varsity in the future.

The bright future of CHS soccer. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Sam (Richards) was killer in goal, saving a rapid-fire attempt from Friday Harbor,” Kisch said. “Then he was a force to be reckoned with on the wing.

“Sage (Arends), Dane (Hadsall), and Sam had shot attempts, but none made it through.”

Kisch also praised Lydia Price and Hurlee Bronec, who “were a brick wall on the defensive line” and Solomon Rudat and Angel Partida, who “made a couple of fantastic runs.”

While the JV players were battling their rivals, Coupeville’s varsity players got to experience a different side of the game.

Andrew Williams, Preston Epp, and Cael Wilson “did announcements with hilarious commentary,” while Ezra Boilek and Hank Milnes joined Wood in reffing.

While Kisch was in charge, she got “coaching” help from departing seniors Nick Guay, Cole White, and Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim.

Seeing the game from a different angle gave the booters a new perspective.

“Quinten stated, now I understand why coaches yell so much. This is stressful,” Kisch said with a laugh.

New additions to the coaching staff. (Kimberly Kisch photo)

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