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Lift up Leonard!

September 18, 2023 by David Svien

Leonard Edlund

Leonard Edlund is a righteous dude.

Since his arrival at Coupeville Middle/High School in 2021, he’s been a friendly, outgoing, hardworking guy — universally liked by his coworkers and the teens he helps shepherd through the day.

But now, medical issues have sidelined the assistant principal, preventing him from being a positive presence in the world of education he so obviously loves.

A statement from the school district, released Friday, said Edlund will be out until at least January.

For a man who has been at this work for three decades, missing out on the first day of school, missing out on being a vital part of student’s lives, has to be tough.

This is what he was built for, and his impact, here in Coupeville, and in other towns, has been hugely positive.

So, I’d like to ask the members of Wolf Nation to take a moment to make sure Edlund knows he isn’t forgotten about, that all of his time and efforts, the good cheer and the hard work, are appreciated.

Send him a note, a letter, a card wishing him the best.

CHS Attendance Secretary Barbi Ford, the true power behind the throne in the world of Wolf athletics, has volunteered to be our contact point for this effort, and make sure Edlund gets whatever positive messages are sent his way.

You can drop them off in the school office or mail them to:

Leonard Edlund
c/o Barbi Ford
Coupeville High School
501 S. Main
Coupeville, WA 98239

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Action abounds, results recorded

September 17, 2023 by David Svien

Camden Glover is ready to rock the joint. (Jackie Saia photos)

Things are in full swing.

Fall sports are sailing right along, with every Coupeville High School team in the thick of action as we work our way through September.

The week ahead features at least one event for each Wolf squad, with three of the four playing at home.

Wolf fans cram the stands.

Volleyball is the busiest, traveling to Mount Vernon Christian Tuesday, hosting Orcas Island Thursday, then participating in a tourney at South Whidbey Saturday.

Coupeville’s co-ed soccer team takes its first road trip Tuesday to face Grace Academy, before hosting Orcas Saturday, while Wolf football welcomes La Conner to town Friday night.

Wrapping things up, CHS cross country heads down to Shoreline Saturday for a meet hosted by King’s.

Where things sit through games of Sept. 16:

 

Northwest League boys’ soccer:

School League Overall
Coupeville 0-0-0 1-1-0
CPC-Lynnwood 0-0-0 1-1-0
Friday Harbor 0-0-0 2-0-0
Grace Academy 0-0-0 0-1-0
La Conner 0-0-0 0-2-0
Lopez Island 0-0-0 1-1-0
MV Christian 0-0-0 4-0-0
Orcas Island 0-0-0 2-1-0
PC Christian 0-0-0 0-2-0

 

Northwest League football — (11-Man):

School League Overall
Friday Harbor 1-0 2-1
Coupeville 0-0 0-3
La Conner 0-1 0-2

 

Northwest League football — (8-Man):

School League Overall
Concrete 0-0 3-0
Darrington 0-0 3-0

 

Northwest League volleyball:

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

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Ketterling, Green blaze a winning trail

September 16, 2023 by David Svien

The Wolves celebrate Lillian Ketterling’s top 10 finish. (Wendy Wasik photos)

It begins.

A new season of Coupeville Middle School cross country officially kicked off Saturday, with the Wolves travelling to Langley for the 44th annual Carl Westling Invite.

While there, 19 Wolves hit the trail, with 8th graders Lillian Ketterling and Beckett Green zipping across the 3000-meter course to claim top 10 finishes.

Injuries and family obligations reduced Coupeville’s roster a bit, but Wolf coach Amber Wyman came away pleased with the performance of those who were available.

“The athletes that were able showed up to run!” she said. “They all did a great job, pushed themselves hard and it showed.

“I’m very excited to see what this season is going to bring!”

Cyrus Sparacio heads for the finish line.

The Wolves have a busy week ahead of them, with two meets in three days.

Coupeville hosts a four-team Cascade League meet at Ft. Casey next Thursday, Sept. 21, then travels to Shoreline Sept. 23 for the King’s Roller Coaster Run.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Lillian Ketterling (10th) 14:51.87
Allie Powers (11th) 14:53.49
Laken Simpson (13th) 15:10.09
Hazel Goldman (19th) 16:32.39
Elizabeth Marshall (33rd) 18:25.96
Devon Wyman (35th) 18:28.43
Mary Western (36th) 18:30.90
Ava Lucero (48th) 20:44.15
Hailey Goldman (51st) 21:29.72
Amelia Crowder (52nd) 21:31.88

 

BOYS:

Beckett Green (10th) 13:01.22
Isaiah Allen (12th) 13:31.55
Cyrus Sparacio (22nd) 14:22.91
Johnathan Jacobsen (27th) 14:59.88
Archer Schwarz (28th) 15:00.27
Ossian Merkel (32nd) 15:23.55
River Simpson (34th) 15:29.53
Christopher Zenz (43rd) 16:03.04
Avery Eelkema (55th) 20:23.41

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“I am so proud and excited!”

September 16, 2023 by David Svien

Landon Roberts is feeling strong as one of Coupeville High School’s cross country captains. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Whidbey Island was alive with the sound of footsteps Saturday.

The 44th annual Carl Westling Invite in Langley brought out cross country runners, attracting the attention of 29 high schools, including the only one we really care about — Coupeville.

The Wolves had runners in four different races, with harriers pounding across the 3.1-mile course.

“The Westling Invite is always a good one,” said CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting. “It is on island and so many family members and friends are able to attend.”

Several of Coupeville’s runners were making their high school debuts, while virtually everyone nailed PR’s on a sunny, but not too hot day.

On the girl’s side of things, Noelle Western had the best finish, slicing almost two minutes off her time from last year.

Wolf runners (left to right) Aleksia Jump, Erica McGrath, Jasmine Castellanos, Reagan Callahan, Noelle Western, and Ari Armstrong are ready to go. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Meanwhile, Coupeville’s top boys — Carson Field, Landon Roberts, and George Spear — all broke 20 minutes and were separated by less than two seconds.

Seeing her runners move as a pack, pushing and supporting each other, warms Bitting’s heart.

“I know it’s still very early on in the season, but I am so proud and excited for each and every athlete that ran today,” she said.

“They are working hard during practice, they are putting in the miles, working in the weight room and their hard work is paying off,” Bitting added.

“Now to keep them healthy!”

Coupeville returns to action next Saturday, Sept. 23 when it travels to Shoreline for the King’s Roller Coaster Trail Run.

The Wolves were supposed to also compete midweek, but a three-team meet on Orcas Island was cancelled “due to an unavoidable event.”

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Varsity:

Noelle Western (46th) 24:55.47
Ari Armstrong (72nd) 28:29.04
Aleksia Jump (75th) 29:01.89
Reagan Callahan (78th) 31:31.49
Erica McGrath (79th) 32:48.97

 

BOYS:

Varsity:

Carson Field (61st) 19:53.11
Landon Roberts (62nd) 19:54.21
George Spear (63rd) 19:54.76
Ezekiel Allen (71st) 20:33.41
Thomas Strelow (79th) 21:14.84
Kenneth Jacobsen (82nd) 21:21.15
Nicholas Wasik (91st) 22:26.79

 

JV – Level 1

Preston Howard (144th) 22:46.65
Axel Marshall (146th) 22:52.79

 

JV – Level 2

Zach Blitch (198th) 33:04.22

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Hall still haulin’

September 16, 2023 by David Svien

Mitchell Hall pounds the trail during his senior season in Coupeville. (Jackie Saia photo)

Another day, another milestone.

Coupeville grad Mitchell Hall, now a freshman at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana, competed in his second collegiate cross country race early Saturday morning.

After covering 5,000 meters in his debut, the former Wolf ran an 8K as he and the Fightin’ Engineers vied at the 23-team John McNichols Invitational in Terra Haute.

Hall hit the tape in 29 minutes, 10.2 seconds, while Purdue’s Nathan Walker won the race, sparking his squad to a team title as well.

The invitational featured 15 NCAA D-I teams, including Indiana, Kansas State, and Belmont, while Rose-Hulman is a D-III school.

The Fightin’ Engineers return to action in two weeks, hosting the Nike Cross Country Town Twilight meet Sept. 29 as part of Rose-Hulman’s Homecoming weekend.

During his time in Coupeville, Hall was a standout cross country and track runner who advanced to the state championships twice, a top student, and a fast-rising employee at Prairie Center.

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