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School or club, Wolf spikers sparkle

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , , on December 12, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Chloe Marzocca and friends continue to dominate the volleyball court. (Delanie Lewis photo)

Let the spikes hit the floor.

The Whidbey Island Volleyball Club U18 squad, which features nine Coupeville players, kicked off tournament play Sunday in Tacoma.

Even with Wolf big hitters Lucy Tenore and Grey Peabody sitting this one out, the Island team finished in a tie for 9th place out of 22 teams at the PJVBC Winter Classic.

Whidbey opened pool play by losing a three-set thriller to NW Juniors UA Black, falling 25-17, 25-23, 24-25.

Powered by their Coupeville spikers, the squad then rallied to beat Momentum Tsunami 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, earning second-place in its pool.

Advancing to the single-elimination gold bracket, Whidbey fell 25-12, 25-16 to Rainier U18 Summit.

The Island team features one South Whidbey player, three from Oak Harbor, and nine from Cory Whitmore’s Coupeville High School program.

Chloe Marzocca, Madison McMillan, Taylor Brotemarkle, Katie Marti, Mia Farris, Jada Heaton, Taygin Jump, Tenore, and Peabody rep the Wolves.

Mia Farris is here to destroy you. (Jackie Saia photo)

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Wolf duo dazzle volleyball fans a final time

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on December 4, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Alita Blouin (left) and Maddie Georges, back on the volleyball court one final time. (Photos courtesy Suzan Georges)

One more trip to the land of spikes and sets.

Coupeville High School seniors Alita Blouin and Maddie Georges played Sunday in the 1B/2B/1A All-State volleyball games.

The duo, who were First-Team All-Conference picks when Northwest 2B/1B League coaches voted, played alongside spikers from school such as Adna, Forks, Kalama, and Meridian.

The event, put on by the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association, went down at Burlington-Edison High School.

Blouin and Georges are the first Wolf volleyball players to earn an All-State invite in many years, and they join former CHS classmate Xavier Murdy, who played in the boys’ basketball All-State game earlier this year.

Sunday’s extravaganza was more about the experience than the scores, and both young women cherished the opportunity.

“The girls had fun,” said Maddie’s mom, Suzan Georges.

“A few tears once again. The real last time wearing their jerseys.”

The Wolf duo hang out with their new teammates.

Coupeville coach Cory Whitmore joins his spikers for a fond farewell.

A pack of fellow Wolves showed up for Blouin and Georges’ big day.

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Wolf spikers nab All-State invite

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on November 29, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Alita Blouin (left) and Maddie Georges get another day of high school volleyball action. (Photo courtesy Cory Whitmore)

Their weekend is double-booked.

Coupeville High School seniors Alita Blouin and Maddie Georges are scheduled to play a home basketball game Saturday.

A day later the Wolf duo will be on the volleyball court in Burlington, where they’ll be part of the 1B/2B/1A All-State games.

Blouin and Georges are on Team Brown, which is coached by Nicole Marang of La Salle.

That squad faces Team Orange, which features La Conner’s Ellie Marble, Josie Harper, and Makayla Herrera, at 12:30 PM.

The event is put on by the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association.

Blouin, a libero, and Georges, a setter, were First-Team All-Conference selections this season when Northwest 2B/1B League coaches voted.

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No more spikes, just awards

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on November 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Mia Farris (left) and Taygin Jump both played key roles for a successful CHS varsity volleyball squad. (Jackie Saia photo)

Another successful season in the books.

Coupeville High School varsity volleyball coach Cory Whitmore made it seven straight winning seasons, guiding the Wolves to a 10-6 mark this fall.

That includes a third-consecutive 2nd place showing in league play — behind just four-time defending 2B state champ La Conner — and a strong showing at the bi-district tourney.

Coupeville thunked Northwest Christian in straight sets, then put together their best performance against the Braves in a tough championship match.

Next year promises great upheaval, with La Conner coach Suzanne Marble having retired after 30 seasons, and the District 1/2 tourney set to send two teams, and not just one, to state.

While the Wolves lose key seniors, they can return four letter winners, plus several other players who were vital to the JV going 12-2 and beating La Conner under the guidance of Ashley Menges.

But the future is the future, and the present was what was honored Tuesday, as the Wolf spikers capped the 2022 campaign with an awards banquet.

Coupeville’s five All-League players — Maddie Georges, Alita Blouin, Grey Peabody, Ryanne Knoblich, and Jill Prince — were acknowledged, while both the varsity and JV handed out multiple honors.

Maddie Georges plans out her next 27 moves. (Jackie Saia photo)

 

Varsity awards:

 

MVP:

Maddie Georges

 

Spirit of the Wolf:

Jill Prince

 

Most Improved:

Grey Peabody

 

Most Inspirational:

Ryanne Knoblich

 

Captains:

Maddie Georges
Ryanne Knoblich
Jill Prince

 

4-Year Award:

Alita Blouin
Maddie Georges
Ryanne Knoblich
Jill Prince

Taylor Brotemarkle prepares to unleash a scorcher. (Bailey Thule photo)

 

JV awards:

 

MVP:

Katie Marti

 

Most Improved:

Taylor Brotemarkle

 

Most Inspirational:

Jada Heaton

 

Varsity letter winners:

Alita Blouin
Mia Farris
Maddie Georges
Taygin Jump
Ryanne Knoblich
Madison McMillan
Grey Peabody
Jill Prince
Lyla Stuurmans

 

Participation certificates:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Carly Burt
Teagan Calkins
Oktober Frost
Jada Heaton
Issabel Johnson
Katie Marti
Chloe Marzocca
Grier Mooney
Aby Wood

Chloe Marzocca is part of a bright future for the Wolf spiker program. (Delanie Lewis photo)

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Former Wolf rules volleyball universe

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , , on November 19, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Breanne Smedley won her second state volleyball title Saturday. (Valen Trujillo photo)

She’s a two-timer.

Former Coupeville High School volleyball coach Breanne Smedley led Columbia River to the 2A state title Saturday, successfully defending a crown won last year.

With the back-to-back championships, the Rapids have won four state volleyball titles all-time.

Smedley and her crew have the 2021 and 2022 wins at the 2A level, while Columbia River also won a 4A title in 1991 and a 3A crown in 2000.

The Rapids plowed through Ephrata (3-0), Enumclaw (3-0), Burlington-Edison (3-1), and Ridgefield (3-0) at the Yakima SunDome.

The championship win was sweet revenge for Columbia River, as it suffered its only loss during a 23-1 season while playing Ridgefield for a district title.

Smedley coached select and high school volleyball during her time on Whidbey, fronting the CHS varsity program during the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Her second Wolf squad toppled Seattle Christian in the playoffs, the first postseason win for Coupeville’s volleyball program in a decade.

That helped set the path for success achieved by her successor, Cory Whitmore, who has guided CHS to seven straight winning seasons and a trip to state in 2017.

Breanne and husband Brett, who coached high school football and middle school basketball in Coupeville, moved to Vancouver in 2016.

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