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Runners ready for their closeup

October 3, 2024 by David Svien

Reagan Callahan spends quality time with her mom. (Morgan White photos)

They came, they ran, they heard the click of cameras.

The Coupeville High School cross country squad hosted its lone home meet of the season Wednesday at Fort Casey State Park, and photographers were hiding in every bush along the trail.

The pics above and below come to us from School Board Prez Morgan White, who was out and about with her camera enjoying the balmy early-October weather.

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Beautiful day, beautiful meet

October 2, 2024 by David Svien

Aleera Kent flies across her home course. (Chloe Fergusen photo)

These are the days Elizabeth Bitting loves.

The Coupeville High School cross country coach was front and center at Fort Casey State Park Wednesday, as the Wolves hosted their lone home meet of the season.

And Bitting was stoked.

“It was a beautiful day!” she said. “So many spectators, so many cow bells ringing, a lot of hoarse voices, PR’s galore!”

Craig Pedlar, who coached CHS cross country in the ’70s, was the official starter, and seemingly the whole community came out in force to support the harriers.

“We had so many wonderful volunteers!” Bitting said.

“Thank you to all who came out on this glorious day and cheered on ALL THE runners! I LOVE THAT!”

Parents, school admins and teachers, middle school runners and the CHS cheerleaders were on hand to help keep things hopping.

Wolf cheerleaders were on hand to support their classmates. (Delanie Lewis photo)

“Today was seriously our biggest turnout yet!” Bitting said. “We had some big names out there! So many family members and friends.

“We definitely were feeling the love today!”

On the 5000-meter course, the Wolves won the girls’ team title, with their 42 points edging out Friday Harbor (46) and Mount Vernon Christian (47).

The CHS boys (32) claimed second, trailing just perpetual state power MVC (23), with Hurricanes Evangeline Fikkert and Isaac Betz earning individual crowns.

Coupeville placed four boys and three girls in the top 10, with junior Aleera Kent and sophomore Kenneth Jacobsen leading the way with fourth-place finishes.

The Wolves get back at it a week from today, Oct. 9, when they travel to Friday Harbor for another league meet.

Fab frosh Mikayla Wagner (664) leads a pack of runners. (Addie Russell photo)

 

Wednesday results:

 

GIRLS:

Aleera Kent (4th) 23:54.03
Mikayla Wagner (6th) 24:28.88
Ivy Rudat (9th) 24:51.04
Noelle Western (10th) 24:51.94
Devon Wyman (13th) 25:22.19
Aleksia Jump (16th) 26:07.34
Ari Armstrong (17th) 26:21.39
Reagan Callahan (20th) 27:31.53
Dahlia Miller (24th) 29:20.34
Ava Lucero (26th) 29:56.45
Mary Western (31st) 35:24.86

 

BOYS:

Kenneth Jacobsen (4th) 18:37.09
Ezekiel Allen (5th) 18:40.86
Carson Field (6th) 18:45.79
Landon Roberts (7th) 18:50.92
George Spear (11th) 19:11.59
Thomas Strelow (13th) 19:28.73
Beckett Green (25th) 21:03.98
Isaiah Allen (31st) 21:19.87
Johnathan Jacobsen (34th) 21:50.28
Ethan Walling (37th) 23:03.21
Will Tierney (41st) 24:26.53
Zach Blitch (51st) 32:21.44

Carson Field rocks the Cow Town shorts. (Duke Kutz photo)

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Coupeville schools shuffle admins

October 2, 2024 by David Svien

Erica McColl

It’s a game of musical chairs.

Erica McColl, who was hired as the assistant principal at Coupeville Middle and High School this fall, is moving down the street to become the interim principal at the elementary school.

She replaces David Ebersole, who is retiring as of Oct. 31.

McColl’s current position will be filled on an interim basis by Special Services Director Allyson Cundiff.

And who replaces Cundiff in her current job, at least on an interim basis?

That will be announced soon, said Coupeville Schools Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood, who expressed her gratitude to all involved.

It starts with Ebersole, who has been a very popular leader at CES.

“After many years of dedicated service, Mr. Ebersole has made the decision to retire,” Leatherwood said.

“We are grateful for his contributions to our school district and wish him all the best in his retirement.

“Please join us in expressing our appreciation for his years of service.”

His interim replacement, McColl, came to Coupeville from Anacortes, and has prior experience at the elementary level as both a counselor and paraeducator.

“Erica brings a strong commitment to student belonging and happiness and will be a valuable asset to our leadership team,” Leatherwood said.

Cundiff offers “a wealth of experience both within our district as our Special Services Director and as a principal in a neighboring district.

“She will continue to provide exceptional leadership and support to our students and staff,” Leatherwood added.

“We congratulate Erica and Allyson on their new roles and are confident in their ability to lead our schools.”

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Some rankings love for Wolf spikers

October 2, 2024 by David Svien

Lyla Stuurmans keeps the Wolf offense flowing. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The rankings gods favor Coupeville on this day.

The Wolf varsity volleyball team lands in the top 10 in the assessments of two different organizations as Cory Whitmore’s squad prepares for a home match Thursday against Orcas Island.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has CHS, which sits at 5-0 and hasn’t dropped a set yet, at #3 among 2B schools, trailing just Adna (7-0) and Rainier (7-1).

Meanwhile, the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association places the Wolves at #7 in their latest tally.

Adna, Manson (8-1), Freeman (7-0), Lind-Ritzville-Sprague (8-0 and Whitmore’s alma mater), Tonasket (8-2), and Rainier comprise the top six.

Cory Whitmore discusses strategy with his spike-happy squad.

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Flyers grounds itself

October 2, 2024 by David Svien

A long-standing business on Whidbey Island is calling it a day.

Flyer’s Restaurant and Brewery, which sits on State Route 20 in Oak Harbor, announced its closure Wednesday on social media.

The statement from management:

 

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Flyers Restaurant and Brewery has made the very difficult decision to cease operating permanently.

We want to thank our countless guests and all of the great employees we have had here over the years; your support helped us bring award winning food, beer and service for nearly two decades here in Oak Harbor.

We genuinely appreciate all of you and know that without this continued support, none of this would have been possible.

On behalf of Jason and the Tritt family, I want to say thank you for everything!

We wish you all Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Tony Savoy
Owner/Brewer

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