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LeVine storms to grappler glory

February 2, 2025 by David Svien

Izzy LeVine lets the parental figures get a photo op. (Photo courtesy Sean LeVine)

Another weekend, another title for Izzy LeVine.

The former Coupeville standout, currently a junior at Casteel High School in Arizona, is tearing up the wrestling mat again this year.

This time around, competing at the Sydelia Orr Knight Invite in Chandler, LeVine went a flawless 5-0 to claim a title in the 132-pound classification.

To nab the hardware, she had to survive an overtime win in the semifinals, before claiming the win in the finals after a three-round battle.

Casteel, which had just eight female grapplers on site, still placed third out of 30 teams, with LeVine and two teammates winning individual titles.

Izzy is the younger sister of former Wolf athletes Micky and Jae LeVine, who are both Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame inductees, as is dad Sean for his work as a soccer coach.

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Hardwood aces prep for playoff push

February 2, 2025 by David Svien

Tenley Stuurmans lofts a shot. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The first finish line is in sight.

The regular season comes to a close for Coupeville High School basketball teams this coming week, with the Wolves hosting Friday Harbor Feb. 7 for Senior Night.

After that, the JV teams disband, while the varsity squads move on to playoff action.

As we roll into a new month, here’s where things currently stand for those varsity programs:

 

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

School League Overall
MV Christian 8-0 11-7
La Conner 8-1 11-8
Coupeville 5-4 6-12
Friday Harbor 3-5 3-13
Darrington 2-6 7-11
Orcas Island 2-6 5-13
Concrete 1-7 5-13

 

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

School League Overall
MV Christian 8-0 14-3
La Conner 7-2 11-9
Concrete 4-4 14-6
Orcas Island 4-4 11-8
Coupeville 4-5 7-10
Darrington 1-7 5-10
Friday Harbor 1-7 2-15

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Young guns show growth, hustle

February 1, 2025 by David Svien

Sydney Van Dyke ponders the mysteries of the universe. (Teagan Calkins photos)

“We will continue to learn and adapt from this game to improve our craft.”

Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball guru Scout Smith had a philosophical attitude as she surveyed the aftermath of her team’s 53-28 loss at La Conner Friday night.

While the score wasn’t what she wanted, the effort was there, and bright spots could be found.

“We faced off against a well-orchestrated (team) that ran the floor well and moved the ball with efficiency,” Smith said.

“Although we made improvements from the last time we faced off against them, ultimately their speed and decisiveness offensively overpowered us.

“We have one more week to grow and improve.”

Adeline Maynes pushes the ball up the floor.

Now 4-4 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 5-7 overall, the young Wolves close the campaign next Friday, Feb. 7, when they host Friday Harbor.

Coupeville will be coming off a game in which its defense got stronger as the game played out, holding La Conner to fewer points in each ensuing quarter.

Still, the Braves jumped out to a solid 19-11 lead after one frame, before stretching their advantage to 34-19 when halftime rolled around.

From there, La Conner made it 44-24 through three quarters, strolling in with the victory.

Wolf freshman Adeline Maynes led her squad with nine points, including hitting five of six free throws.

Ava Lucero (7), Capri Anter (5), Lexis Drake (3), Haylee Armstrong (3), and Sydney Van Dyke (1) rounded out the offensive fireworks, with Chelsi Stevens and Amelia Crowder also seeing floor time for CHS.

Drake and Lucero each knocked down a three-ball during their time on the hardwood.

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Balanced scoring, narrow defeat

February 1, 2025 by David Svien

Lyla Stuurmans lets fly. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

La Conner’s scorebook operators can’t get their story straight.

The school reported Friday’s varsity girls’ basketball game as a 41-31 win for the Braves over visiting Coupeville, but their own numbers prove that wrong.

Yes, it ultimately was a loss for CHS, but a scan of the books — crafted by the locals — shows the score was 40-34.

So, there’s that.

The defeat still dings Coupeville’s record, dropping it to 4-5 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 7-10 overall, heading into Senior Night Feb. 7 against Friday Harbor.

After that the playoffs, and a new batch of scorebook keepers, await.

No matter what score you ultimately go with from Friday’s rumble, the game was decided by the scoring of La Conner sisters Nora and Maeve McCormick, who combined for 21 points to outpace the Wolves.

Led by the sibling assassins, the Braves bolted to a 10-6 lead through one quarter of play, before slightly stretching the lead out to 17-10 at the half.

Coupeville put together its best offensive output in the third quarter, however, rattling the rim for 15 points and cutting the deficit to 28-25 with eight minutes left to play.

Five different Wolves scored in the third, with Lyla Stuurmans, Teagan Calkins, and Katie Marti all draining three-balls from deep.

La Conner held on in the end, with slightly better free throw shooting (12-21 vs. 7-16) helping the Braves make up for losing the battle of treys 5-2.

CHS spread out its offense, with Lyla Stuurmans and Mia Farris each banking in seven points, while Calkins and Marti popped for six apiece.

Jada Heaton (3), Haylee Armstrong (3), and Tenley Stuurmans (2) also scored, with Madison McMillan bringing intensity to the defensive side of the floor.

Jada Heaton waits for the basketball to come her way. (CHS Yearbook photo)

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Late Wolf rally falls just short

January 31, 2025 by David Svien

Hurlee Bronec works his magic in the paint. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The gap is narrowing.

The first time the Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball team clashed with La Conner this season, the Wolves lost by 14.

Friday night, in the rematch, Brad Sherman’s squad made a torrid fourth quarter run that fell just short in a 55-52 road loss.

With a possible third matchup between the schools lurking in the playoffs, that growth is a huge positive for Coupeville.

Now 5-4 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 6-12 overall, the Wolves close the regular season next Friday, Feb. 7, when they host Friday Harbor on Senior Night.

The double-elimination District 1/2 tourney, with two tickets to state up for grabs, runs Feb. 13-22.

Friday night’s fracas in La Conner followed a clear pattern – the host team dominated in odd quarters, while the visitors controlled the even frames.

Trailing 19-8 at the first break, Coupeville had to dig down deep in the second quarter and did so, zipping off on a 19-10 tear.

Chase Anderson threw down 10 points by himself in the second, with the Wolves pulling back to within 29-27 by the half.

But then La Conner got going again, stretching the margin back out to double digits at 47-37 heading into the final frame.

CHS spread the offensive love around over the last eight minutes, with five different players scoring during a 15-8 rally which fell just short.

Ultimately, the three-point difference came at the free throw line, as La Conner netted seven of 14 shots, while Coupeville continued its season-long struggles at the charity stripe, hitting just 4-9.

Jack Porter has places to be, and buckets to score. (Bailey Thule photo)

Hurlee Bronec and Anderson both went for 16 points to top the Wolves stat sheet, while Jack Porter banged away for 12 to give CHS three players in double-digits.

La Conner gunner Brayden Pedroza led all scorers with 23.

Anderson, who sank all four of Coupeville’s three-balls, raised his career scoring total to 550 points.

The junior guard passed Marc Bissett (549) Friday and sits in a tie with Jim Syreen for #42 on the all-time list, which covers 1917-2025.

Hunter Bronec (4), Landon Roberts (2), and Camden Glover (2) also scored for the Wolves, with Malachi Somes and Johnny Porter rounding out the rotation.

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