The Storm has arrived.
The pics above and below, which come to us courtesy photographer John Fisken, capture young Central Whidbey Volleyball Club players in a rare quiet moment.
Once the camera went down, the spikes were certain to start flying.
Posted in Volleyball, tagged Central Whidbey Volleyball Club, Grey Peabody, John Fisken photos, volleyball on March 7, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The Storm has arrived.
The pics above and below, which come to us courtesy photographer John Fisken, capture young Central Whidbey Volleyball Club players in a rare quiet moment.
Once the camera went down, the spikes were certain to start flying.
Posted in Volleyball, tagged Cory Whitmore, Coupeville Elementary School, spikes, volleyball, Wolf Pups on March 1, 2024| Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in Volleyball, tagged Cory Whitmore, John Fisken photos, OHHS Wildcats, spikes, volleyball on February 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »
“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
Posted in Volleyball, tagged awards banquet, CHS Wolves, Katie Marti, Mia Farris, volleyball on December 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »
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.
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
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.