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Young guns spark pitch win

October 7, 2025 by David Svien

Lyla Grose launches a laser. (Julie Wheat photo)

They’re young, but ready to win now.

Sparked by goals from freshman Tamsin Ward and 8th grader Lyla Grose, the Coupeville High School girls’ soccer squad toppled visiting Providence Classical Christian 2-1 Monday night in a prairie thriller.

The victory lifts the Wolves, whose program was shut down the past two seasons, to 2-6 heading into the final third of the regular season.

CHS travels to Lopez Island Thursday, before hosting Sultan Saturday at 6:00 PM. That will be Senior Night for Coupeville’s lone 12th grader, Frankie Tenore.

Frankie Tenore keeps a watchful eye on the ball. (Julie Wheat photo)

Facing off with Providence, the Wolves relied on their two biggest offensive weapons this season.

Grose banked in her third goal of the campaign, while Ward found the back of the net for the eighth time.

The fab frosh, who played on a CHS co-ed squad last season as an 8th grader, is moving up the career scoring chart at a frantic rate.

With those eight goals, Ward already sits in a tie with Wolf grads Sophie Martin and Sage Renninger as the #7 scorer in Coupeville girls’ soccer history.

With the majority of their prep pitch careers still ahead of them, Ward and Grose are chasing Mia Littlejohn (35), Kalia Littlejohn (33), Genna Wright (20), Lindsey Roberts (17), Ayden Wyman (13), and Avalon Renninger (12) on the all-time list.

Tamsin Ward (left) and Lillian Ketterling are just here to sign autographs. (Jackie Saia photo)

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CMS spikers on the rise

October 7, 2025 by David Svien

CMS spikers celebrate in an earlier match. (Julie Wheat photo)

They’re showing great promise.

Through three matches, Coupeville Middle School volleyball players continue to display ever-growing skill and a never-say-die attitude.

While the Wolves weren’t able to topple powerhouse King’s Monday, the Wolves did give their hosts a furious fight, winning a set in each rumble.

“The girls did great yesterday,” said CMS coach Shaloma Allen. “They are growing as a team, and we all had a great time.”

Ready to rock ‘n roll. (Photo courtesy Shaloma Allen)

 

How Coupeville fared:

 

Varsity:

King’s held on for a 25-19, 17-25, 15-11 win, ultimately nipping the Wolves by just two points total.

“Varsity battled hard against a tough opponent,” Allen said.

“The team’s progress is undeniable. Each match, they’re gelling more as a unit, and their skills are sharpening with every play.”

 

JV:

Another close one, with King’s only finishing three points better in a 26-24, 20-25, 15-9 nailbiter.

“The junior varsity team also brought their A-game!” Allen said. “Their consistent improvement is something special.

“These players are learning fast and playing with so much heart!”

 

C-Team:

Coupeville came out blazing, winning the first set 26-24, before King’s rebounded to snag the next two frames 25-14 and 15-3 for the victory.

“The C-Team started strong, showcasing their potential and teamwork,” Allen said. “Sets two and three were tougher, but their spirit never wavered.

“This group is laying a solid foundation, and I’m excited to see their growth as the season continues.”

 

After back-to-back road trips, Coupeville plays its next three at home, starting with a match against Granite Falls this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 3:15 PM.

Allen is looking forward to Wolf fans getting a chance to see the spikers in action up close and personal.

“All three teams showed resilience, teamwork, and a positive attitude that makes coaching them such a joy,” she said.

“We’re building momentum and can’t wait to keep pushing forward in our next game!”

Enjoying a ferry ride while knowing your next three matches are at home. (Photo courtesy Shaloma Allen)

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Gebhard still a doggone success

October 7, 2025 by David Svien

Gabriella Gebhard and associate. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)

The events change, the dogs change (sometimes), but the level of excellence achieved never wavers.

Coupeville High School grad Gabriella Gebhard has been operating at the top level in the dog showing world since day one, and nothing has changed.

The former Wolf, who breeds, grooms, and trains her own setters, continues to collect ribbons and accolades no matter where she competes.

Gebhard has been to the sport’s premium event, Westminster, more than once, and most recently attended the English Setter National Specialty events in Seattle.

She had multiple dogs in competition, including a young pup that she bred, Set’r Ridge’s Everlasting Promise.

Gebhard also worked with her first bred by male, Everest, as well as Atara, a veteran dam who claimed second place while currently pregnant.

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They run, she shoots

October 6, 2025 by David Svien

Smiling all the way to a PR. (Julie Wheat photos)

Clip-clop go the footsteps, click-clack goes the camera.

Both Coupeville High School and Middle School hosted cross country meets at Fort Casey State Park last week, and intrepid photographer Julie Wheat was on hand to capture images from the action.


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Cow Town grads make next-level impact

October 6, 2025 by David Svien

Marcelo Gebhard has a reunion with mom Stephanie.

A pack of Wolves are living out their dreams of playing college sports this fall.

Coupeville grads are suiting up for football, volleyball, soccer, softball, and baseball teams across the state and the USA.

Madison McMillan (softball) and Landon Roberts (baseball) are involved in fall ball activities on the diamond at Edmonds College and Walla Walla College, respectively, while Nezi Keiper is anchoring the defense for an Edmonds women’s soccer squad which is 6-3-1.

Landon Roberts and Pops, AKA Jon Roberts.

Out on the gridiron, Marcelo Gebhard is suiting up at Lewis-Clark Valley College in Idaho, while Ben Smith is lining up for Lakeland University in Wisconsin.

Smith, a grad student, has racked up five tackles, a sack, and a quarterback hit in two games, while Gebhard’s team seemingly posts no stats on the internet, frustrating his hometown sports reporter.

Ben Smith checks in with his fan club president, mom Deb.

Back closer to home, former Wolf teammates Lyla Stuurmans and Mia Farris are slated to oppose each other for the first time as college rivals this Friday, Oct. 10, when Skagit Valley College hosts Whatcom College.

Stuurmans has played in 19 matches for an SVC squad which sits at 11-10 on the season and is filling up the stat sheet just like she did back in her days at CHS.

The always highlight reel-worthy hitter has compiled 110 kills, 53 digs, 31 block assists, 17 service aces, five solo blocks, and 147.5 points.

Farris, living up to her high school nickname of “Mia the Magnificent,” continues to soar high as one of three Whatcom spikers to have played in all 16 of her team’s matches.

Keaton and Vivian’s lil’ sis is a perpetual powerhouse, popping for 46 kills, 23 aces, 113 digs, eight assists, seven block assists, and 73.5 points.

She’s #1 on her team in digs and sets played (52) and #2 in aces.

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