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Young Wolves “challenging themselves in every game”

December 6, 2024 by David Svien

Trenton Thule lets fly. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Growth over scores.

While the Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball teams were swept in three games at Sultan Thursday, Wolf coaches headed back to the bus in a positive mood.

“The amount of smiles and laughs we had before, during, and after the games is enough of a win for us coaches!” RayLynn Ratcliff said.

“These boys are working hard, they’re engaged and learning, they’re challenging themselves in every game and having fun while doing it!”

Coupeville wraps up four straight on the road with a trip to Lakewood Monday, before closing the season at home against South Whidbey Dec. 16.

How Thursday played out:

 

Level 1:

Diesel Eck rumbled in the paint for a team-high 13 points, while Kamden Ratcliff knocked down eight in support.

River Simpson (5), Jonathan Kappes (3), and Xander Beaman (2) also scored, with Trenton Thule, Maverick Walling, Calvin Kappes, Gracen Joiner, Darius Stewart, and Colton Ashby rounding out the roster.

 

Level 2:

Darius Stewart was high man for the Wolves, popping for nine points, with Aiden Wheat, Joiner, and Cyrus Sparacio each adding a bucket.

Also seeing floor time were Jacob Lujan, Mario Martinez, Ashby, Cole Van Dyke, Xander Flowers, and Jonah Meek.

 

Level 3:

Les Queen, who leads all CMS scorers this season with 72 points, banked in 10, with Henry Jackson rippling the nets for five, including netting a three-ball.

Liam Stoner and Talon Gamble added a bucket apiece, with Gamble becoming the 23rd Wolf to score this season.

Kion Tellery, Jack Bailey, Carson Marley, and Oliver Miller also played.

Ferry Life 24/7/365. (RayLynn Ratcliff photo)

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Spikers close out awards season

December 5, 2024 by David Svien

Lyla Stuurmans dominates at the net. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

We’ve reached the finish line.

The fall high school sports season reached its official end Thursday, with Coupeville volleyball players and coaches celebrating the most-successful campaign in program history.

The Wolf varsity, which was undefeated until the final day of the season, finished 18-2, won league and Bi-District titles, and earned a 4th place trophy at the state tourney.

Meanwhile, the JV spikers rolled to a 12-1 mark, avenging their only loss by swatting Mount Vernon Christian the second time around.

Wolf coaches Cory Whitmore, Ashley Menges, Scout Smith, and Cris Matochi honored 21 players with awards and certificates.

Taylor Brotemarkle triggers the action.

 

Varsity awards:

 

MVP:

Mia Farris

 

Heart of the Wolf:

Jada Heaton

 

Most Inspirational:

Mia Farris

 

Most Improved:

Dakota Strong

 

Captains:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Mia Farris
Lyla Stuurmans

 

Four-Year Awards:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Mia Farris
Jada Heaton
Katie Marti
Madison McMillan
Lyla Stuurmans

 

JV awards:

 

MVP:

Adeline Maynes

 

Most Inspirational:

Haylee Armstrong

 

Most Improved:

Sydney Van Dyke

 

Varsity letter winners:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Teagan Calkins
Lexis Drake
Mia Farris
Jada Heaton
Katie Marti
Chloe Marzocca
Madison McMillan
Dakota Strong
Lyla Stuurmans
Tenley Stuurmans

 

Participation certificates:

Capri Anter
Haylee Armstrong
Delilah Castellanos
Ari Cunningham
Willow Leedy-Bonifas
Adeline Maynes
Myra McDonald
Isa Mc Fetridge
Chelsi Stevens
Sydney Van Dyke

Chloe Marzocca rips off an ace.

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New challenges, new triumphs

December 5, 2024 by David Svien

Riley White (top) won by pin in her first high school wrestling match. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

A former Wolf has found her groove as a Wildcat.

Riley White, an eternal ball of energy, transferred from Coupeville High School to my alma mater – Oak Harbor – for the last trimester last year.

This time around, now that her body has accepted purple and gold being used on uniforms, she’s picked up several sports not offered at her former school.

White, previously a standout ballet dancer, swam in the fall — making it to state as an alternate for a relay team — and is now wrestling as winter kicks off.

She also has earned a slot on the Wildcat ROTC marksmanship team.

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Major moment for sublime star

December 4, 2024 by David Svien

Madison McMillan puts pen to paper for the paparazzi. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wednesday was for the fan club.

Coupeville High School senior Madison McMillan signed her letter of intent to play softball for Edmonds College, in an event which gave her many supporters a chance to hail their favorite slugger.

Family, friends, coaches, teammates and classmates, all on hand to celebrate a major milestone for an amazing young woman.

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Sweet sweep in rivalry rumble

December 4, 2024 by David Svien

Liam Stoner is a dangerous man in the open court. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Round one in the hardwood rivalry wars goes to Cow Town.

Traveling to South Whidbey Tuesday, the Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball teams snagged three wins in as many games, firing a dramatic opening shot.

Next up in the battle for Island superiority are high school games Friday in Langley, before the middle school programs reunite in Coupeville Dec. 16 for their season finales.

How Tuesday played out:

 

Level 1:

Winning its second straight game, Coupeville’s top squad rolled to a 37-27 victory.

The Wolves, now 2-3 on the season, got balanced scoring, with seven different players scorching the nets in Langley.

Jonathan Kappes knocked down a team-high eight points to pace the attack, with Kamden Ratcliff and Diesel Eck hot on his heels with seven apiece.

Calvin Kappes (4), Chayse Van Velkinburgh (4), Xander Beaman (4), and River Simpson (3) finished the scoring, with Beaman notching his first points of the season.

Rounding out the roster were Trey Stewart, Trenton Thule, Darius Stewart, Maverick Walling, and Colton Ashby.

Darius Stewart makes it rain.

 

Level 2:

Claiming their first victory in five games, the Wolves romped to a 27-18 advantage by game’s end.

Cyrus Sparacio and Gracen Joiner had the hot hands, contributing eight and seven points to the cause, respectively.

Ashby (6), Darius Stewart (4), and Cole Van Dyke (2) also made the net jump, with Jacob Lujan, Mario Martinez, Xander Flowers, Aiden Wheat, and Jonah Meek seeing floor time for CMS.

 

Level 3:

Les Queen was on a rampage, burning down the gym with a torrid 27-point performance as Coupeville thunked South Whidbey 37-10.

Queen, who leads all CMS scorers this season with 62 points, went off for 13 in the first quarter, before coasting in with six more in both the second and third frames.

With the win, the Wolf third team, which has played one less game than its counterparts, gets to 2-2 on the season.

Liam Stoner rattled the rims for six points in support of Queen, while Jack Bailey and Henry Jackson dropped in their first buckets of the year.

With three first-time scorers Tuesday, the number of Coupeville players who have tallied a basket in 2024 rises to 22 and counting.

Talon Gamble, Kion Tellery, Carson Marley, and Oliver Miller also hit the hardwood for the Wolves as they ran away with the win.

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