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The oval is open for business

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on March 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Elizabeth Bitting kicks off a series of track-related pics. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’s the first close-ups from a new season.

Spring sports have arrived on the prairie — no matter what Mother Nature might have to say on that matter.

The initial batch of coaches to be captured on film hail from Coupeville High School track and field and come our way courtesy John Fisken.

Bob Martin

Josh Guay

Doug McVey

Neil Rixe

Jaylen Nitta

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The oval calls to you

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on February 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Track and field volunteers are the real heroes. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Ask not what your track and field program can do for you – ask what you can do for your track and field program.

With the start of spring sports heralded by the sound of birds hiding from the rain, wind, and slushy sorta-snow on the ground, it’s time to get in the volunteer mood.

Coupeville middle and high school track teams will host six meets on the Cow Town oval, and community support is required to ensure things go off without a hitch.

Prior experience is not required (though a bonus), just a willingness to chip in and help keep things humming along.

Prepare to dress in layers, even if the sun appears to be out, and fire off an email to Wolf coaches to join the crew.

 

CHS coaches:

Bob Martin — rmartin@coupeville.k12.wa.us
Elizabeth Bitting — ebitting@coupeville.k12.wa.us

 

CMS coaches:

Amber Wyman — awyman@coupeville.k12.wa.us
Jon Gabelein — jgabelein@coupeville.k12.wa.us

 

Scheduled home meets:

Wed-Mar. 20 — CHS vs. Northwest League schools (3:30)
Wed-Apr. 17 — CHS vs. 4-5 small schools (3:30)
Wed-Apr. 24 — CMS vs. Lakewood (3:30)
Wed-May 8 — CMS vs. South Whidbey (3:30)
Sat-May 11 — CHS hosts Districts (11:00)
Thurs-May 16 — CHS hosts 1B Quad Districts (12:00)

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Jump keeps the implements flyin’

Posted in Track, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on February 23, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Taygin Jump keeps her eyes locked on her bright future. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

She’s the queen of the freshmen.

Coupeville grad Taygin Jump finished 14th in the weight throw while competing in a field of veterans Friday at the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Championships in Brockport, New York.

The former Wolf ace, who competes for Plattsburgh State, chucked her implement 41 feet, 3.75 inches, the best throw of any frosh in the competition.

Sophomore Lauren Jaklitsch of SUNY Geneseo won top honors, with three seniors, three juniors, and six sophomores filling out the rest of the top 13 spots.

Jump, who was a standout volleyball and track athlete during her time at CHS, has had a stellar collegiate debut.

Competing in both the shotput and weight throw, she’s racked up five top-five finishes, with a win in the weight throw at a home meet in early February.

Plattsburgh State wraps up the indoor track and field season with an appearance at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference Championships Mar. 1-2 in Rochester.

After that Jump and the rest of the Cardinals head outdoors for spring action.

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All the throws, all the PR’s

Posted in Track, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , , on February 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Logan Martin ponders his place in the universe. (Photo courtesy Bob Martin)

He’s busting out.

Coupeville grad Logan Martin closed his first collegiate indoor track and field season Tuesday with a strong showing at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Spokane.

Now, after a short break, the Central Washington University sophomore returns to his natural habitat, competing in the outdoor version of his sport.

Before going outside, where he’s a hammer-flinging heavyweight, Martin competed in the weight throw and shot put at the indoor championships.

The former Wolf ace set a PR in the first of those events Monday, tossing the implement 50 feet, 5.50 inches to claim ninth place out of 14 competitors.

Martin then came back around Tuesday to earn seventh (out of 15 throwers) in the shot put, flinging the ball 44-10.25 for another PR.

Now, he’ll have a little bit of time off — from competition at least, not practice — before beginning the outdoor season Mar. 15-16 at the PLU Open in Tacoma.

His collegiate exploits continue a torrid run for Martin, who capped his high school track career by claiming 2nd place in the state championships in shot put, discus, and hammer.

Oh, and Dalton’s younger brother also played tennis, soccer, and basketball for the Wolves, helping the Coupeville boys’ basketball team to its first league title in 20+ years, and first trip to the state tourney in 34.

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Tate wasn’t late

Posted in Track, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on February 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Tate Wyman (302) was part of a fleet-footed Coupeville relay team back in the day. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Competing in his second indoor collegiate track and field meet Saturday, Coupeville High School grad Tate Wyman set PRs in both of his events.

The former Wolf finished fourth in the 60 hurdles, hitting the tape in 9.61 seconds, then claimed 10th in the 200 in 24.96.

Wyman, a freshman at Oregon Tech, was competing at the Eastern Oregon Last Chance Meet in La Grande.

There’s one indoor meet left on the schedule, then the Owls head outdoors starting March 16.

During his time at CHS, Tate, son of running coach Amber Wyman, competed in cross country and track and field.

The older brother of current Wolf athletic stars Ayden and Devon, he was part of a 4 x 100 relay team which finished second at the state championship meet his senior season.

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