Coupeville Sports

Martin makes next-level throws

April 22, 2023 by David Svien

Logan Martin

Logan Martin was in a groove.

Competing in the Wildcat Open in Ellensburg Saturday, the Central Washington University freshman defended his home turf in style.

Martin, a 2022 Coupeville grad, claimed 6th place in the hammer throw and 9th in the discus, while competing in fields of 17 throwers.

The former Wolf nailed a PR in the hammer, letting it rip 167 feet, nine inches, while just missing a PR in the discus, where his implement returned to Earth at the 137-05 mark.

During his time at CHS, Dalton Martin’s younger brother played basketball, soccer, and tennis, as well as bringing home three 2nd place medals from the state track and field championships.

He’s a man of mystery, trapped in a net of emotion. (Bob Martin photo)

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It’s the coaching life for them

April 22, 2023 by David Svien

Steve Hilborn can sniff out the other team’s game plan. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coaching is an art, and the men and women leading Coupeville High School spring sports programs are painting masterpieces.

Baseball, softball, and girls’ tennis are all in the mix for league titles, while track and field has big numbers and bigger talent.

As we work our way through the regular season and heads towards the postseason, a look at some of those coaches in their natural habitat.

Wolf softball coaches, buffeted by the prairie wind, dream about a covered stadium.

The brain trust behind the successful CHS track squad, which has its deepest roster in years.

Ken Stange has coached for two decades, and he’s got wisdom for Hayley Fiedler and Vivian Farris. “Hit the ball where they ain’t!”

Morgan Payne ponders getting a shave, or flashes a sign. It’s the trickery of baseball.

Kevin McGranahan points out where he wants his players to go. “Home! I want you to score!!”

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Netters capture gut-check win

April 21, 2023 by David Svien

Lucy Tenore smacks a winner. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

It was a nail-biter that went the right way.

Sparked by a big win at #3 doubles Friday from Kaitlyn Leavell and Brynn Parker, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad held off visiting Friday Harbor 3-2.

The victory lifts the Wolves to 2-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play and helps them clinch at least a tie for the conference title.

Coupeville, which is 2-4 overall, with all its losses to bigger schools, has two chances to capture the crown outright.

The Wolves can add to coach Ken Stange’s considerable stash of plaques when they travel to Friday Harbor May 2.

If not then, CHS can also do it May 12, when they welcome the Wolverines to Whidbey on Senior Night.

Friday’s clash featured wins for Coupeville’s top singles player and #1 doubles duo.

Helen Strelow ran her record to 6-0 on the season, polishing off her opponent in straight sets, while fellow seniors Hayley Fiedler and Vivian Farris fought their way to the W as well.

But it was Leavell and Parker with the statement win, going the distance and pulling out a 12-10 decision in a third-set tiebreaker.

Ready to rumble.

Friday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Helen Strelow beat Isabella VanderYacht 6-0, 6-2

2nd Singles — Djina Radenovic lost to Lucy Marinkovich 7-5, 6-2

1st Doubles — Hayley Fiedler/Vivian Farris beat Kira Clark/Megan Mellinger 6-2, 7-5

2nd Doubles — Skylar Parker/Lucy Tenore lost to Eleanor Rollins/Ava Martin 6-1, 6-2

3rd Doubles — Kaitlyn Leavell/Brynn Parker beat Jem Mukundwa/Georgia Keune 6-3, 5-7, 12-10

JV:

4th Doubles — Karyme Castro/Elizabeth Lo lost to Lilli Turnbow/Betty Furber 6-0

5th Doubles — Emma Morano/Castro beat Sophia Ramirez/Josephine Lane 6-5

6th Doubles — Lo/Morano lost to Ava Gamez/Turnbow 6-4

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Blazing fastballs, icy fingers

April 21, 2023 by David Svien

“You can call whatever you like. I’m throwing my heater. End of story!” (Morgan White photos)

Nine innings, nine baseball pics.

But high school hardball squads play seven innings, you say.

No one asked you, just go with it.

The pics above and below come to us courtesy Wolf Mom Morgan White and capture the Wolves in action against South Whidbey and Orcas Island.

“Coach, he’s not listening to me!”

“I can’t feel my toes right now, so that’s my primary concern…”

Aiden O’Neill lets no baseball escape.

Fab frosh Coop Cooper flings liquid heat on a chilly “spring” day.

Jonathan Valenzuela gets low to make the tag.

Landon Roberts is too quick for you to get a base-hit.

Camden Glover crunches another extra-base hit.

“Home, sweet home!”

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Sluggers of today, and tomorrow, unite

April 21, 2023 by David Svien

Coupeville High School sophomore Taylor Brotemarkle (left) works with little league slugger Chelsi Stevens. (Katrina McGranahan photos)

One generation teaching the next.

That was what went down Thursday, as the current Coupeville High School softball players took time out from their own season to pass on wisdom to their little league counterparts.

The high school stars developed the plan and ran the two-and-a-half-hour clinic, working with the younger players on defense, hitting, sliding, and team bonding.

“The gym was loud and everyone had a good time and hopefully learned something,” said CHS softball coach Kevin McGranahan.

Madison McMillan passes on hitting wisdom to Adeline Maynes.

“It is always a proud coach moment when your team wants to give back and help the younger girls who one day will be taking their place on the big stage,” McGranahan added.

“We need to keep the close connection to the Central Whidbey Little League, as that is the future for CHS softball. Good job ladies, well done!!”