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Tenley Stuurmans can’t miss, won’t miss. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The pursuit of 2,000 nears its conclusion.

After that, it’ll be the chase for 3,000 and 4,000 and on and on.

With 10 games on the schedule this week — three for each varsity squad, two for the JV teams — Coupeville High School basketball players currently sit at 1,827 points for the 2023-2024 season.

Three Wolves have cracked 100 points, with another three dangerously close to joining them.

Where things stand through Jan. 15:

 

Varsity – Girls
(12 games)

Katie Marti – 94
Mia Farris – 80
Madison McMillan – 60
Lyla Stuurmans – 39
Teagan Calkins – 29
Jada Heaton – 27
Haylee Armstrong – 12
Skylar Parker – 8
Kayla Arnold – 2
Bryley Gilbert – 2
Reese Wilkinson – 2

 

JV – Girls
(7 games)

Haylee Armstrong – 66
Tenley Stuurmans – 43
Bryley Gilbert – 30
Capri Anter – 16
Lexis Drake – 14
Adie Maynes – 12
Brynn Parker – 12
Teagan Calkins – 9
Taylor Marrs – 6
Chelsi Stevens – 5
Ari Cunningham – 3

**Missing 26 points​​**

 

Varsity – Boys
(12 games)

Logan Downes – 288
Cole White  100
Chase Anderson – 99
Ryan Blouin – 84
Hunter Bronec – 50
Nick Guay – 28
Hurlee Bronec – 22
Zane Oldenstadt – 11
William Davidson – 10
Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim – 4
Timothy Nitta – 2
Aiden O’Neill – 2
Mikey Robinett – 2

 

JV – Boys:
(10 games)

Camden Glover – 121
Jack Porter – 90
Johnny Porter – 87
Aiden O’Neill – 78
Landon Roberts – 62
Riley Lawless – 36
Jayden McManus – 18
Malachi Somes – 13
Davin Houston – 11
Easton Green – 8
Makai Myles – 4

One photo, two Coupeville legends, as Toni Crebbin (left) and Makana Stone hang out.

Lethal even in limited time.

A banged-up knee restricted Coupeville grad Makana Stone to just 16 minutes Sunday in Norway, but she still slapped home 11 points, snagged five boards, and pilfered three steals before departing.

Missing their top player, Ammerud struggled in the third quarter, eventually falling 60-47 to Baerum.

The loss drops the Queens to 3-10 on the season.

Ammerud was up early Sunday, leading 14-11 after one quarter of play, and still hanging tough down just 24-23 at the half.

But the third frame was deadly for the Queens, as Baerum took advantage of the situation and ripped off a game-clinching 21-10 run.

There’s a 10-day gap between games for Ammerud, which doesn’t return to play until Jan. 24 against league leader Ullern (10-1).

That will give Stone time to have her knee assessed, rest up, and be rarin’ to go once medically cleared.

The former Wolf ace has been at the heart of everything the Queens do this season, racking up 268 points, 140 rebounds, 38 assists, 40 steals, and eight blocked shots.

Playing her trumpet or guiding a robot, Coupeville frosh Natalie Perera is a winner. (Photos courtesy Alison Perera)

Our robots are mightier than yours.

The Whidbey Island Robotics club, boasting team members from Oak Harbor and Coupeville High School working in tandem, devoured the competition Saturday at the FIRST Tech Challenge Interleague Tournament at Ridgeline High School in Liberty Lake.

Wildcat Robotics sent three teams to the royal rumble, with Team C besting foes from places such as Everett, Bellevue, and Redmond, to qualify for state.

That group features three Coupeville students — Natalie Perera, Orion Liedtke, and Wyatt Sylvester.

A fourth Wolf, Gabe Smith, was also involved in Saturday’s competition with a different ‘Cat team.

Looking spiffy.

Whidbey’s Team C survived a gauntlet to advance to state, having vied in 12 qualification matches prior to Saturday’s showdown.

With the frigid weather wailing outside, Whidbey went indoors and lit up the joint, making it through another five matches to qualify for the tournament playoffs.

Seeded #3 entering the semifinals, they upset the #2 team, then hung tough with the top seed in the finale, handing that team’s captain only their second loss this season.

Now it’s off to state for Whidbey, which will make its first-ever appearance at the big (robotics) dance.

Things go down Feb. 3 at the Amazon Doppler building in Seattle.

And punching a ticket to state wasn’t the only accomplishment for the Whidbey squad, which also received an award from the judges for its non-robot game performance, based on STEM education outreach and community service.

“I score baskets all day, son. It’s what I do.” (Photo courtesy Kassie O’Neil)

God’s Chosen Sport is thriving in Cow Town.

The Coupeville Youth Basketball Association kicked off a new season this week, with more than 160 future stars vying for dominance in the paint.

The organization benefits greatly from its vast array of volunteer coaches, plus having high school hoops aces serve as refs and scorekeepers.

Plus, toss in the 21 sponsors who stepped up financially, and things are soaring.

The focus, as always, is on the children out on the floor, as they develop their skill set and prepare for success, now and in the future.

“They came out and made us all proud with their effort, passion, and awesome attitudes today!” said CYBA’s Facebook page.

“Looking forward to a great season!”

(Photo courtesy Barbi Ford)

(Photo courtesy Sarah Marley)

(Photo courtesy Stevie Glover)

(Photo courtesy Sarah Marley)

(Photo courtesy Kassie O’Neil)

(Photo courtesy Barbi Ford)

(Photo courtesy Stevie Glover)

“Bring me all your finest trophies and awards!!” (Photos courtesy Kristy Moss)

Abbie Moss is riding high.

The Coupeville Middle School 6th grader (and her best boy Blu) continue to bring home awards swag from horse shows as they blaze a trail of success.

With 2023 in the books and 2024 getting up and started, the duo received their booty for the year just passed.

Hanging out with her boy Blu.

Moss earned a first-place belt buckle from the Northwest Reining Association for her performance in the 13 and Under classification.

She also nabbed NWRA spur straps for a second-place finish in Beginner B 18 and Under, as well as a hand painted hat can for a second-place performance in Ranch Rail Youth.

The hat can was painted by Sally Saur of Saur Training Stable.

As Abbie shared her success with Blu, mom Kristy was bursting with pride at her daughter following in her successful footsteps.

“I’m so flipping proud of her!!”

Abbie, who is coming for all the trophies in ’24, has been working with Andrea Rossmeier of Rossmeier Performance Horses.

A buckle fit for a champion.