Coupeville Sports

Scrappy Wolves vie at 91-team meet

April 22, 2023 by David Svien

CHS seniors (l to r) Dominic Coffman, Alex Murdy, and Tim Ursu all are dreaming of postseason success. (Sandi Murdy photo)

Welcome to the BIG time.

The 33rd annual GearUp Eason Invitational drew track and field athletes to Snohomish Saturday from 91 different schools, encompassing two states and two countries.

Washington state teams were joined by squads from Oregon — including a 6A school — and British Columbia, with Coupeville High School the only “B” school in attendance.

And while the Wolves didn’t pull off any wins, they did get a Top 10 performance in the shot put from senior Carolyn Lhamon, who was 9th in a field of 40 throwers.

While the competition was extreme, CHS coaches and athletes came away pleased with their effort.

“A little rain, less sun, lots of clouds and some beautiful PR’s!!!!,” said Wolf track guru Elizabeth Bitting. “Long day and a successful one!

“They all did amazing! Especially those 4 x 400 relay teams,” she added. “Three of the four girls and two of the boys attended JUST for that race AND they were the very last events.

“Such a long day for them! Super proud that both teams PR’d!”

Even qualifying for the meet was super-intensive, with only the best of the best making the cut.

Having Aidan Wilson get the invite in four events, while fellow senior Tate Wyman made it in three warms Bitting’s heart.

“That’s impressive,” she said. “We might be small, but we are mighty!”

Aidan Wilson flies the friendly skies. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville returns to action next Saturday, April 29 with an appearance at the Sunny & 70’s Invitational at Lakewood High School.

That’s the final regular season meet before the Wolves begin their long postseason run.

Saturday’s results:

GIRLS:

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (24th) 1:04.26

100 Hurdles — Claire Mayne (30th) 18.34

4 x 400 Relay — Mayne, Carly Burt, Ayden Wyman, Aleera Kent (26th) 4:38.96

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (9th) 32-03

Discus — Lhamom (31st) 81-08

Javelin — Katie Marti (11th) 98-10

BOYS:

800 — Aidan Wilson (11th) 2:01.51

110 Hurdles — Reiley Araceley (32nd) 18.39; Tate Wyman (33rd) 18.40

300 Hurdles — T. Wyman (23rd) 44.89

4 x 100 Relay — Nick Guay, T. Wyman, Wilson, Dominic Coffman (20th) 45.40

4 x 400 Relay — Guay, Mitchell Hall, Hank Milnes, Wilson (22nd) 3:42.76

Discus — Zac Tackett (32nd) 115-02

High Jump — Coffman (14th) 5-08; Guay (14th) 5-08

Long Jump — Alex Murdy (22nd) 19-02.75

Triple Jump — Wilson (15th) 40-01.25

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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.