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Spring is for spikes!

Posted in Volleyball, tagged Cory Whitmore, Coupeville Elementary School, spikes, volleyball, Wolf Pups on March 1, 2024| Leave a Comment »

All your info.

Get ready for spike season.

Wolf Pup volleyball launches in early April, giving Coupeville girls in grades 3-5 a chance to learn drills, play games, and rub elbows with high school stars and coaches.

“We are very excited to continue our tradition of introducing eager players to the fundamentals of the sport as well as an early love of the game!” said CHS coach Cory Whitmore.

The Wolf spiker guru is quick to note these are “low-stress, introductory practices” and coaches will provide extra help to make sure things go smoothly.

Since spring is a busy time, they are willing to work to accommodate schedules.

That can include working with those players who need to leave early, arrive late, or miss some of the days.

Also, coaches offer an adult-led walking group which will escort players from the elementary school to the high school gym each Tuesday and Thursday.

“We’re happy to get players safely where they need to go,” Whitmore said.

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Wrong colors, right spikes

Posted in Volleyball, tagged Cory Whitmore, John Fisken photos, OHHS Wildcats, spikes, volleyball on February 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Cory Whitmore, a hit at two schools. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“There should be a number of faces you’ll recognize.”

When he wants me to ignore the name of the blog, which starts with the word COUPEVILLE, that’s usually how Diet Coke-fueled camera clicker John Fisken begins his pitch.

And yes, I do recognize Cory Whitmore, who doubles as an Oak Harbor High School teacher and Coupeville High School volleyball coach.

Plus, a couple of fans who call Cow Town home, and a couple of other spikers who we associate with all things Central Whidbey.

But what I also see are a lot of Wildcats who should be talking to their parents about transferring to Coupeville to become Wolves.

I mean, as someone who has a purple-tinted diploma from OHHS, I can tell you — that’s no way to go through life, son.

With that said, I then stumble across the word “free photos,” and promptly lose all my ideals.

Such is life.

Fine. Oak Harbor stuff on a pro-Coupeville web site. Cats and dogs living together next.

Nothing is sacred anymore.

Oh, and those free photos I mentioned? To see many, many more, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Events/Macho-Volleyball-2024-02-13

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Spikers cap awards season

Posted in Volleyball, tagged awards banquet, CHS Wolves, Katie Marti, Mia Farris, volleyball on December 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Chloe Marzocca earned JV team MVP honors for hustle plays like this. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

That’s a wrap.

Coupeville High School volleyball held its awards banquet Wednesday night, bringing an official end to the fall sports season.

The Wolves, who advanced to state for the first time since 2017, handed out awards and letters, looking ahead to next season while celebrating the accomplishments of this campaign.

Senior Grey Peabody earned MVP honors for the CHS varsity, while junior Chloe Marzocca was honored as the top JV player.

Coupeville made a run at the state tourney, and only graduates two from this lineup.

Other award winners:

Varsity:

Heart of a Wolf:

Issabel Johnson

Most Improved:

Teagan Calkins

Most Inspirational:

Issabel Johnson

Captains:

Mia Farris
Issabel Johnson
Grey Peabody

Four-Year Awards:

Issabel Johnson
Grey Peabody

JV:

Most Improved:

Capri Anter

Most Inspirational:

Lexis Drake

Varsity letter winners:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Teagan Calkins
Mia Farris
Jada Heaton
Issabel Johnson
Katie Marti
Madison McMillan
Grey Peabody
Lyla Stuurmans

Participation certificates:

Capri Anter
Haylee Armstrong
Carly Burt
Lexis Drake
Chloe Marzocca
Myra McDonald
Dakota Strong
Aby Wood

Carly Burt has a keen eye.

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A final spike, a fond farewell

Posted in Volleyball, tagged All-State, CHS Wolves, Cory Whitmore, Grey Peabody, Issabel Johnson on December 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Grey Peabody (8) shares the floor with Coupeville High School teammates Issabel Johnson (left) and Teagan Calkins. (Photos courtesy Cory Whitmore)

She finished in the spotlight.

Coupeville High School senior Grey Peabody brought her prep volleyball career to a close Sunday, playing in the All-State match in Burlington-Edison.

Wolf coach Cory Whitmore and her high school teammates were on hand to watch the middle blocker in action.

Repping #8 for the final time, Peabody closed a stellar four-year career which saw her earn All-Conference honors and help guide her team to state as a senior.

Hanging out with other All-State players.

The coach who taught her the ways of the hardwood.

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Peabody notches All-State honors

Posted in Volleyball, tagged All-State, CHS Wolves, Grey Peabody, middle blocker, volleyball on December 3, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Grey Peabody dominates at the net. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The run of excellence continues.

A season after Maddie Georges and Alita Blouin played in the volleyball All-State match, Coupeville is sending another senior to the event.

This time around it’s middle blocker Grey Peabody, who caps a four-year run with the Wolves.

“I rule!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The power-hitting spike machine will join other top athletes at Burlington-Edison High School Sunday for the celebration.

Peabody was a First-Team All-Conference player this season, leading the Wolves to a 12-7 record and their first trip to the state tourney since 2017.

She finished the season with 172 kills, 14 digs, 17 solo blocks, 21 block assists, two assists, and one service ace, leading Coupeville in solo blocks and block assists.