Coupeville Sports

Moments in time, photos to remember

December 21, 2022 by David Svien

Matthew Ward hurdles into fall, amid an explosion of colors. (Morgan White photo)

Cameras clickin’ everywhere.

As I went back through the photos of 2022, I was struck by how many different photographers allowed me to use their work this year.

We’ve had an explosion of Coupeville High School yearbook students putting their photos out into the world, plus Wolf moms everywhere are still the backbone of the franchise.

By the time I was done picking my favorite 20 pics from the year, there were 14 photographers represented, likely the highest total for any of my year-end collections in the decade-plus Coupeville Sports has been around.

To them, I say thank you. This wouldn’t be the same without you.

Coupeville seniors Kai Wong (left) and Dominic Coffman embrace during the final moments of their state playoff game. (Becky Terry photo)

Nezi Keiper (left) and Carolyn Lhamon enjoy their time together on the soccer pitch. (Carlota Marcos Cabrillo photo)

Taygin Jump (right) and Mia Farris are on different wavelengths at the moment. (Jackie Saia photo)

The next generation of Wolf cheerleaders prepare to make their debut. (Lindsey Helm photo)

Coupeville celebrates its first boys’ basketball district title in 52 years. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Scott Hilborn races the sunset. (Bailey Thule photo)

CHS goalie Nick Guay gets group-hugged after a playoff win. (Morgan White photo)

Teagan Calkins knows where her cameraman is at. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Lathom Kelley, forever a prairie legend. (Bennett Richter photo)

Josh Upchurch hangs out with his fan club president. (Brittany Kolbet photo)

Tim Ursu makes ’em miss. (Helen Strelow photo)

Katie Marti just wants to spread the love to Madison McMillan. (Delanie Lewis photo)

Audrianna Shaw exits with grace, and humor. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

A man. A beast. A (sorta) love story. (Jodi Crimmins photo)

Coupeville’s best football season in three decades-plus started with a big showing at summer camp. (Nikki Breaux photo)

Aiden O’Neill is ready for his close-up. (Davin Houston photo)

Super excited about making it to the big dance. (Morgan White photo)

Scream ‘n holler all you want, Scott Hilborn’s not dropping this one. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Grey Peabody rules all that she sees. (Jackie Saia photo)

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Wolf gunners tickle the twine

December 21, 2022 by David Svien

Jada Heaton, here fighting for a loose ball, notched her first varsity point. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They make the basket sing its song.

Droppin’ jumpers and occasionally rippling the net on successful free throw opportunities, a host of Coupeville High School basketball players have tallied points this season.

With things shut down for a week-plus thanks to winter break, you can fill up a couple minutes of your free time by marinating in a look at those stats.

Through Dec. 21:

Varsity girls
(6 games):

Alita Blouin – 59
Maddie Georges – 42
Ryanne Knoblich – 37
Gwen Gustafson – 29
Carolyn Lhamon – 21
Lyla Stuurmans – 21
Katie Marti – 14
Mia Farris – 10
Jada Heaton – 1

JV girls
(5 games):

Madison McMillan – 43
Kierra Thayer – 22
Jada Heaton – 20
Desi Ramirez-Vasquez – 17
Reese Wilkinson – 10
Kayla Arnold – 8
Bryley Gilbert – 8
Teagan Calkins – 7
Liza Zustiak – 2
Skylar Parker – 1

Varsity boys
(7 games):

Logan Downes – 150
Alex Murdy – 74
Nick Guay – 49
Cole White – 45
Jonathan Valenzuela – 33
Ryan Blouin – 26
Chase Anderson – 10
Dominic Coffman – 9
Jermiah Copeland – 4
Mikey Robinett – 4
William Davidson – 3
Zane Oldenstadt – 1

JV boys
(5 games):

Hunter Bronec – 42
Chase Anderson – 41
Aiden O’Neill – 41
Johnny Porter – 27
Jack Porter – 25
Hurlee Bronec – 24
Camden Glover – 18
Malachi Somes – 9
Mikey Robinett – 6
Carson Field – 4
Landon Roberts – 4
Yohannon Sandles – 2

Hunter Bronec tops the JV boys in scoring. (Andrew Williams photo)

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All the stats, all the wins

December 20, 2022 by David Svien

Makana Stone has a delivery to make. Get out of her way! (Photo property Marianne Maja Stenerud)

The time off didn’t dull her game.

Playing for the first time in 17 days, Coupeville grad Makana Stone threw down a double-double Tuesday, lifting her Norwegian pro basketball team to a resounding win.

Baerum went up early on Ullern, then never let its foes back in the game, romping to a 60-47 victory.

With the victory, Stone and Co. get to 8-2 on the season, and sit solidly in second place in the seven-team Kvinneligaen.

Baerum jumped out to a 20-10 lead at the end of the first quarter Tuesday, before stretching the lead to 32-20 by halftime.

Ullern staged its one semi-comeback in the third frame, using a 16-12 run to cut the margin back to single digits, but Stone and associates closed the game with a 16-11 surge in the fourth quarter.

The former Coupeville standout filled up the stat sheet, banking in 20 points, snatching 10 rebounds, doling out four assists, pilfering seven steals, and recording two blocked shots.

Along the way, Stone rippled the nets for a trio of three-balls, her season-best performance from behind the arc.

Baerum teammate Abbey Hoff provided able support, knocking down six treys of her own en route to a game-high 24 points.

Stone, who is in her second season of pro ball after playing in England as a rookie, has rung up 189 points, 114 rebounds, 18 assists, 29 steals, and six blocks through her first 10 games in Norway.

Fresh off the win, Baerum will go right back into another winter break, not playing again until Jan. 4, when it squares off with Asker.

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Here a snap-snap, there a snap-snap

December 20, 2022 by David Svien

CHS Vice Principal Leonard Edlund remains a man of mystery. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Can’t play the games without fans.

Well, you can, but then the gym gets so quiet all you can hear is the sound of shoes squeaking on hardwood.

Better to put bodies in seats, unleash some cheering, then let the paparazzi click away, as seen in the pics above and below.

Charlotte Young (center) and Sherry Bonacci (right) have coached Coupeville athletic teams. The countdown to Scout Smith joining them has begun!

Lucy Tenore (left) and Sofia Peters get fired up.

Dustin Van Velkinburgh (center) lays down some wisdom to the younger generation.

The Lyla Stuurmans fan club is ready to get rowdy.

Kylie Burdge transports mom Trina to a different plane of existence.

Another division of the Lyla Stuurmans fan club, also possibly rowdy.

Someone’s been in the holiday nog…

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Scotlyn Helm rips up the racetrack

December 19, 2022 by David Svien

Scotlyn Helm gets down ‘n dirty on the track. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

#77 is back in action, and still punchin’ the pedal through the metal.

Coupeville Elementary student Scotlyn Helm, who has torn up the racetrack since joining the Washington Quarter Midget Association, returned to action this weekend.

This time around, though, she participated in her first dirt track events, after previously racing on harder surfaces.

Scotlyn is aiming at racing again in January, which should give dad Jerry some time to clean off all the dirt from her speedy ride.