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Pop your shot, make your mark

December 23, 2024 by David Svien

Landon Roberts glides in for a bucket. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Putting the ball in the hoop is the name of the game.

Strong defense sets you up to win, but you still have to score more points than the other team.

Plus, scoring is the easiest stat to track, which is why you so rarely see an article devoted to say, the leaders at taking charges.

So, as we head towards the final games of 2024, which will come this weekend in Eastern Washington for the Coupeville High School varsity hoops teams, a look at season-to-date scoring stats for all the Wolves.

 

Varsity – Girls
(7 games)

Mia Farris – 47
Katie Marti – 38
Teagan Calkins – 37
Haylee Armstrong – 26
Danica Strong – 25
Lyla Stuurmans – 21
Madison McMillan – 17
Jada Heaton – 16
Tenley Stuurmans – 13
Capri Anter – 4

 

JV – Girls
(6 games)

Adeline Maynes – 62
Haylee Armstrong – 46
Ava Lucero – 21
Lexis Drake – 16
Tenley Stuurmans – 15
Capri Anter – 14
Sydney Van Dyke – 14
Ari Cunningham – 10
Chelsi Stevens – 6
Marin Winger – 5

 

Varsity – Boys
(7 games)

Chase Anderson – 142
Jack Porter – 56
Hurlee Bronec – 50
Camden Glover – 48
Hunter Bronec – 43
Landon Roberts – 21
Johnny Porter – 12
Carson Field – 2
Easton Green – 2
Malachi Somes – 2

 

JV – Boys
(6 games)

Davin Houston – 52
Easton Green – 26
Carson Grove – 26
Liam Blas – 25
Riley Lawless – 21
Mahkai Myles – 21
Malachi Somes – 18
Sage Arends – 11
Nathan Coxsey – 10
Jayden Little – 2
Kyle McCrimmon – 2

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Winger soars in classroom, on court

December 22, 2024 by David Svien

Marin Winger shows off her credentials. (Photo courtesy Robin Bernardy)

Marin Winger is always striving for excellence.

The Coupeville High School freshman is a busy bee, spending time participating in cheer, basketball, and track and field.

Add in the Lion’s Leo Club and Exec Board, and Winger has little down time.

But she still has pursued opportunities for academic achievement as well, both in the classroom in Coupeville and at other locations.

Inspired by her own experiences with athletic injuries — she hurt her Achilles tendon and suffered a concussion — Winger applied for and was accepted to a summer Sports Medicine program at Wake Forest University.

While there last summer, she received instruction on athletic injuries such as ACL tears, joint dislocations, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, as well as spinal cord treatment.

Using the cases of top-level professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, and track and field, the course demonstrated how the injuries were treated and their outcomes.

The month-long class gave Winger a chance to work alongside students from around the world.

Initial studies focused on anatomy, diagnostic and surgical procedures, and prospects for recovery.

Students were taught how to diagnose shoulder dislocations, how to manage injuries onsite, and the importance of properly using weightroom equipment and warm up exercises.

Winger lets a shot fly on the hardwood. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

To cap the class, Winger did a graded project in which she created a hypothetical patient with an Achillies rupture, outlining how to make diagnosis and creating potential treatment plans.

She presented this to university staff, which includes a director who has extensively worked with professional sports teams.

Reflecting on the class, Winger told the Coupeville Lion’s Club she had been drawn to it by a desire to learn the best ways to remain healthy as an athlete.

“I wanted to take this class because I had injuries that I found frustrating,” she said. “And I figured there were going to be more to come.

“I wanted to better understand what caused the injuries, how to prevent them, and what was involved in recovery.”

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Eastern trip looms for hoops stars

December 22, 2024 by David Svien

Wolves Madison McMillan (left) and Tenley Stuurmans are ready to jump into action. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Go East, young man (and woman).

Next week brings Christmas, and then a trip to Central Washington University for Coupeville High School basketball players.

The Wolves are slated to play back-to-back games Friday and Saturday against non-conference foes, bringing the 2024 portion of the season to a close.

The CHS boys clash with Toledo and Kittitas, while the girls flip it around, and open with Kittitas before squaring up with Toledo.

As the Wolves head towards the end of 2024, and the dawn of 2025, a look at where things stand through Dec. 22:

 

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

School League Overall
La Conner 2-0 4-3
Darrington 1-0 4-4
MV Christian 1-0 3-3
Coupeville 1-1 2-5
Concrete 0-1 2-4
Friday Harbor 0-1 0-6
Orcas Island 0-2 1-5

 

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

School League Overall
Concrete 1-0 4-2
La Conner 1-0 3-4
MV Christian 1-0 6-1
Coupeville 1-1 3-4
Friday Harbor 0-0 1-5
Darrington 0-1 4-3
Orcas Island 0-2 5-3

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Pen to paper, supernova to Skagit

December 21, 2024 by David Svien

Lyla Stuurmans takes the next step in her volleyball journey. (Cris Matochi photos)

Add another one to the list.

Lyla Stuurmans became the second member of the Coupeville High School Class of 2025 to sign a letter of intent to play college sports, inking her contract Friday to be a volleyball spiker at Skagit Valley College.

She joins Madison McMillan, who previously signed to play softball at Edmonds College.

Stuurmans, one of the best athletes, and best human beings, to come through Cow Town in recent years, is a standout three-sport star.

She’s the first girl in CHS history to play five seasons of varsity basketball and is a phenom in the world of track and field.

But volleyball is calling to her, and she has answered.

Stuurmans was the Northwest 2B/1B League MVP as a senior and was just tabbed as a Second-Team All-State player for her heroics.

The oldest of Scott and Sarah’s four children, Lyla racked up 200 kills, 22 solo blocks, 19 block assists, 113 digs, 30 service aces, and 16 assists during her final season in the red and black.

Coupeville (18-2) was undefeated until the final day of the season, won league and bi-district titles, and earned a program-best 4th place finish at the state tourney.

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Tough foe, stellar effort

December 21, 2024 by David Svien

Lexis Drake banks in a shot while Chelsi Stevens comes flying in to help. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Big fight, no quit.

Friday night’s JV girls’ basketball game between Coupeville and visiting Sultan featured twists, turns, and a lot of rock-em-sock-em action.

Which is no surprise, since the Turks are traditionally one of the scrappier foes the Wolves face, while Scout Smith’s CHS players are no pushovers.

When the game ended, Sultan had a 50-36 win in hand but had faced a ton of resistance.

“We showed a lot of heart and played hard till the final buzzer,” Smith said.

The non-conference loss drops Coupeville to 2-4 heading into the winter break, with the JV not returning to action until Jan. 7.

In their final game of 2024, the Wolves put up a strong fight.

Led by the hot shooting hand of Adeline Maynes, Coupeville kept things knotted at 12-12 at the first break.

Sultan had a much-deeper bench on this night, however, and used the extra bodies to put together a game-busting 24-3 run in the second frame.

But even trailing 36-15, the Wolves were far from done.

Some words from their coach at halftime, and the third quarter was an entirely different affair, as CHS put together a 12-0 tear across an eight-minute span.

“We came out with a renewed fighting spirit,” Smith said. “I am extremely proud of how our team performed and the fight they showed throughout the game.

“It is a testament to the culture we are building as a program to play hard, play smart, and play together.

“I could not have asked more from my team.”

Adeline Maynes is off to the promised land.

While Sultan closed the game on a 14-9 surge to hold off the Wolves, Smith saw a lot of things she liked.

“Haylee (Armstrong) played a vital role for us as an offensive and defensive threat,” she said.

“She has been a consistently key player for us throughout the season. Her vision, read of the game, and speed make her a valuable asset.”

Smith also praised Maynes and fellow freshman Marin Winger for holding up well against an opponent not afraid to throw some elbows their way.

“Addy and Marin both did an excellent job fighting through a rough and tumble game,” Smith said.

“Both worked through tough contact and continued to fight for the team.”

That spirit was evident from all eight Wolves in uniform.

“Overall, I am extremely happy with what I saw from our team,” Smith said. “We showed grit, fight, and an undying will to play hard till the end of the game.”

Armstrong paced CHS with a team-high 14 points, with Maynes (9) Lexis Drake (6), Winger (4), Sydney Van Dyke (2), and Capri Anter (1) also scoring.

Chelsi Stevens and Amelia Crowder rounded out the rotation, bringing fire to their time on the floor.

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