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Some near, some far

January 19, 2025 by David Svien

Defensive dynamos Teagan Calkins (left) and Lyla Stuurmans get physical. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

A little home cooking, a little far-flung adventure.

Coupeville High School basketball teams have a split schedule in the week ahead, starting at home and finishing on the road.

The Wolves host Concrete Tuesday, with both varsity teams and the girls’ JV suiting up, while the second boys’ squad has the night off.

Then, come Friday, all four CHS squads hit the road for a trip to Orcas Island.

With the regular season entering the stretch run, wins and losses are at a premium for everyone, but especially for varsity teams fighting for playoff positioning.

Where things sit through Jan. 19:

 

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

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

 

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

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

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Loud ‘n proud, every step of the way

January 18, 2025 by David Svien

Kassidy Upchurch (left) and Bella Karr brought their A-game to every competition. (Photos by Bailey Thule and Brittany Kolbet)

The season was a success.

While a return trip to state evaded the Coupeville High School competition cheer squad this season, the Wolves left it all on the mat.

An appearance at the Last Chance Qualifier in Yelm Saturday brought an end to the run for CHS, but coach Jennifer Morrell exited with head held high.

“We did not qualify for state this year, but we learned a lot,” she said.

“They are already planning next year’s routine.”

Coupeville, a small school competing against much larger institutions, beat the other 2B team in its category both of the last two weeks.

Saturday that was Chief Leschi, while last week it was Forks.

The Wolves also had wins over bigger schools this year, including knocking off 2A Kingston in December.

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CHS grad jumps back into college competition

January 18, 2025 by David Svien

Taygin Jump, a star in whatever town she finds herself in. (Photo courtesy Christina Jump)

It’s been a bit.

Competing for the first time in six weeks, Coupeville grad Taygin Jump got right back into the flow of things Saturday in Vermont.

Competing at the Middlebury Winter Invitational, the Plattsburgh State sophomore claimed 6th place in the weight throw and 16th in the shot put.

Jump chucked the shot put 27 feet, 05.50 inches, while lobbing the weight throw implement a sturdy 41-00.25.

The former Wolf ace, who was a big contributor for both CHS volleyball and track and field teams, is majoring in Environmental Planning and Management/Geology.

She and her Cardinal teammates are back in action next Saturday, Jan. 25, when they compete at the St. Lawrence Invitational in Canton, New York.

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Balanced attack spurs league victory

January 17, 2025 by David Svien

Chase Anderson led a balanced offensive attack in a road win. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Balance beat brilliance.

Darrington’s Hunter Anderson went off for a game-high 30 Friday on his home floor, but the Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball team had the answer.

Getting points from all nine players to hit the court, the Wolves held the Loggers at bay, heading back to the bus with a 63-51 victory.

The road win lifts Brad Sherman’s squad to 3-2 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 4-10 overall.

It also keeps them solidly in possession of third place in the seven-team conference at the midway point of the 10-game league schedule.

Heading into a week where it will host Concrete Tuesday, then travel to Orcas Island Friday, Coupeville sits a game back of La Conner (4-1) and two off of front-runner Mount Vernon Christian (5-0).

Camden Glover, netting a free throw here, was one of nine Wolves to score Friday.

Balance was the name of the game Friday, as CHS jumped out to an 18-7 lead after one quarter, with five different players rattling the rim for points.

From there the Wolves steadily built up their lead, pushing the advantage to 37-23 at halftime, then 52-35 through three frames.

Chase Anderson led Coupeville with a team-best 16 points, pushing himself to the cusp of a personal milestone.

The Wolf junior heads home with 497 points stashed in the career bank, just a three-ball away from becoming the 51st CHS boy to crack the 500-point club for a program which started play back in 1917.

The Battlin’ Bronec Brothers provided key support against Darrington, with Hurlee banking in 13 and Hunter knocking down 10, while Jack Porter netted eight points.

Landon Roberts (5), Johnny Porter (4), Camden Glover (4), Malachi Somes (2), and Davin Houston (1) also scored for Coupeville in the road win.

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Defense dazzles, fuels huge road win

January 17, 2025 by David Svien

Katie Marti, getting the most out of every moment. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Close for a second, then the defense went to work.

Blanking host Darrington in the second quarter Friday, the Coupeville High School girls’ varsity basketball team turned a nailbiter into a blowout.

Romping to a 45-30 victory, the Wolves won for the third time in their last four games and get to 3-2 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 6-7 overall.

Things were tense in the early going Friday, as recent birthday girl Mia Farris knocked down a pair of early buckets to stake CHS to a slim 7-6 lead at the first break.

That was when Megan Richter’s pack of ballhawks turned up the defensive heat, using a 12-0 surge in the second to carry a 19-6 lead into the halftime break.

Five different Wolves scored during the second frame, with Madison McMillan leading the way, and everyone on the floor sharing the ball.

Madison McMillan (left) and Lyla Stuurmans clamp down on defense in a recent game.

Once it had the advantage, Coupeville kept the pressure on.

With Teagan Calkins and Katie Marti combining to outscore Darrington in the third by themselves, CHS used a 20-11 run to put the game safely on ice.

While defense was the key, the Wolves also spread the offensive love out, with nine of 10 players notching a bucket.

Calkins finished with a team-high 12, while Haylee Armstrong (6), Farris (6), Marti (5), Danica Strong (4), McMillan (4), Lyla Stuurmans (4), Jada Heaton (2), and Tenley Stuurmans (2) also kept the scorekeeper busy, with Capri Anter rounding out the rotation.

Marti continues to move up into the stratosphere, jumping from #40 to #38 on the all-time CHS girls’ scoring chart.

Now sitting with 290 career points, the senior gunner passed Bessie Walstad (288) and tied current Wolf JV coach Scout Smith (290) Friday night.

Coupeville has a chance to jump in the league standings, as well, with two games next week.

The Wolves host Concrete Tuesday, before traveling to Orcas Island for a Friday night rumble.

 

No JV game in Logger Land:

Darrington doesn’t currently have a second squad, so Coupeville’s young guns had the night off.

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