Coupeville Sports

Harriers hail “a great season”

November 13, 2024 by David Svien

Ezekiel Allen (left) and Kenneth Jacobsen battle down the stretch. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They’re the fastest to the finish line.

Coupeville High School’s cross country runners are the first Wolf fall sports athletes to hold a season-ending banquet, handing out awards and letters Wednesday night.

As she hailed her harriers, CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting also praised all involved in the program.

“A heartfelt thank you to the parents as well,” she said. “And thank you to our team parent, Shaloma Allen.

“A thank you to (CMS) Coach (Amber) Wyman for attending races with us, and Mr. Coach Wyman for the miles he logged with ‘The Boys’.”

The Wolves will graduate four runners, with three of those having competed during all four of their years at CHS.

“It was a great season!” Bitting said. “Missing those seniors already.”

Young Wolves (l to r) Mary Western, Ava Lucero, and Dahlia Miller can all return next season. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Awards:

Most Valuable Runners:

Ezekiel Allen
Mikayla Wagner

Captains:

Landon Roberts
Noelle Western

Four-Year Award:

Carson Field
Landon Roberts
Thomas Strelow

Character Award:

Ari Armstrong

Most Improved:

Reagan Callahan

Most Inspirational:

Jeann Nitta

Newcomer of the Year:

Isaiah Allen

Coaches Award:

Kenneth Jacobsen
Ava Lucero

State meet participants:

Ezekiel Allen
Carson Field
Kenneth Jacobsen
Aleksia Jump
Aleera Kent
Landon Roberts
George Spear
Thomas Strelow
Mikayla Wagner
Ethan Walling
Devon Wyman

Varsity letter winners:

Ezekiel Allen
Ari Armstrong
Reagan Callahan
Carson Field
Kenneth Jacobsen
Aleksia Jump
Aleera Kent
Landon Roberts
Ivy Rudat
George Spear
Thomas Strelow
Mikayla Wagner
Ethan Walling
Devon Wyman

JV participation certificates:

Isaiah Allen
Zach Blitch
Beckett Green
Johnathan Jacobsen
Ava Lucero
Dahlia Miller
Jeann Nitta
Lydia Price
Will Tierney
Mary Western
Noelle Western

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Drive East until you hit the SunDome

November 12, 2024 by David Svien

Chloe Marzocca and Co. are Yakima-bound. (Jennifer Marzocca photo)

They’re on their way.

Carrying a 16-0 record, the Coupeville High School volleyball squad headed out of Cow Town Tuesday, with the bus aimed right at the SunDome in Yakima.

Awaiting them is the 2B state tournament, which runs Wednesday and Thursday.

First up is a match-up with Tonasket, then a rumble against either Mossyrock or Colfax.

But before the spikes and aces start flying, the Wolves got a send-off from school mates, parental figures, fans, and more, as seen in the pics above and below.

That moment right before you spend hours bumpin’ down the backroads on a bus. (Kimberly Brotemarkle photo)

Dakota Strong is off on an adventure. (Photo courtesy Danette Beckley)

Sophomore spikers Haylee Armstrong (left) and Capri Anter want to return to the rock before making trips to state in 2025 and 2026. (Michelle Armstrong photo)

Taylor Brotemarkle finds her seat. (Kimberly Brotemarkle photo)

Headed back to the big dance for a second-straight year. (Jennifer Marzocca photo)

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Savor some spicy, soul-satisfying stats

November 11, 2024 by David Svien

Mia Farris floats in to deliver a winner. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

On to the big dance to pile up some more stats.

The Coupeville High School varsity volleyball squad has one journey left and it’s a trip to Yakima for the 2B state tourney.

That 16-team, 2-day royal rumble goes down in the SunDome this Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13-14.

Coupeville, which has set a program record for wins while rolling to a 16-0 mark, is seeded #5 and opens against Tonasket.

After that comes a match against either Mossyrock or Colfax, with a possibility of more bouts if the wins keep coming.

Taylor Brotemarkle kicks off the counter-attack.

As they prep for the long journey East, a look at season-to-date stats for the Wolf spikers:

Kills:

Teagan Calkins – 170
Lyla Stuurmans – 165
Mia Farris – 139
Madison McMillan – 68
Jada Heaton – 34
Katie Marti – 25
Dakota Strong – 3
Tenley Stuurmans – 3
Taylor Brotemarkle – 1
Lexis Drake – 1
Aby Wood – 1

Digs:

McMillan – 159
Farris – 138
Marti – 89
L. Stuurmans – 89
Brotemarkle – 79
Calkins – 59
T. Stuurmans – 52
Heaton – 12
Wood – 1

Block – Solo:

L. Stuurmans – 18
Calkins – 1
Farris – 1
Heaton – 1

Block – Assist:

L. Stuurmans – 15
Calkins – 10
Heaton – 6
Marti – 5
McMillan – 4
Farris – 2

Assists:

Marti – 481
McMillan – 17
L. Stuurmans – 13
Brotemarkle – 5
Farris – 4
Heaton – 3
T. Stuurmans – 2
Calkins — 1

Service Aces:

Marti – 50
McMillan – 42
Farris – 30
Calkins – 29
L. Stuurmans – 26
T. Stuurmans – 16
Chloe Marzocca – 4
Heaton – 2
Wood – 1

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Lo and behold, aquatic excellence!

November 10, 2024 by David Svien

Alexandra Lo slashes through the water. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The lone wet Wolf continues to impress in the pool.

Coupeville High School freshman Alexandra Lo travels and trains with Oak Harbor since CHS doesn’t have a swim program.

Now, with the postseason upon her, Lo headed off to Anacortes this weekend, where she participated in the 1A/2A district meet.

All while still repping a 2B school.

Lo earned 6th place in the 200-meter freestyle and 12th in the 100-meter in her first run at postseason aquatic glory.

A Wolf ready to prowl the water in Anacortes. (Photo courtesy Brad Sherman)

The season is likely over for the Wolf fab frosh, though there is still a chance she could pick up a wild card entry to the state meet if things break right.

Either way, Coupeville’s swim ace will stay in the pool, as she competes with the North Whidbey Aquatic Club.

Lo is the lone Wolf girl currently involved in high school swimming — though former Coupeville student Riley White also made it to districts, but as a member of the Oak Harbor squad.

CHS junior Finn Price will hit the pool this winter, once again wearing Wolf red and black, but joining South Whidbey swimmers in training and traveling with Kamiak during the regular season.

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