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Gebhard, canine companion wow judges

December 17, 2022 by David Svien

Gabriella Gebhard and her pooch enjoy Florida. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)

Gabriella Gebhard continues to take the world of dog showing by storm.

The Coupeville High School sophomore competed in the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida this weekend.

It was her second-straight trip to the event, but not the end of her adventure, as the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show awaits in May 2023.

With strong performances this season, Gebhard is actually halfway to qualifying for the 2024 edition of Westminster as well.

While in Florida she claimed multiple awards with the most experienced of her pooches, Walker (Set’r Ridge’s Legend in the Making).

Who’s a good dog?

The duo, who are ranked #7 in the nation, made it through three cuts, and Gebhard claimed 2nd place for handlers who own and show their own dogs.

They also earned their fourth Best Junior award during a season which began Oct. 1.

“Successful show for sure!” said mom Stephanie.

On to more championships!

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Wolves shine on field, in classroom

December 16, 2022 by David Svien

Willie Smith loves it when a plan comes together. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Academics. Athletics. Excellence.

Achieving high standards, Coupeville High School is ranked third out of 61 schools in the 2B classification in the first Scholastic Cup standings.

The rankings, which are compiled by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, “recognize performance in the classroom as well as on the playing surface.”

Team athletic performances at the state tournament level of competition matters, as does team academic performance, and school-wide sportsmanship.

Coupeville notched 355 points for the fall season, placing them behind just Saint George’s (585) and Okanogan (435).

Cle Elum-Roslyn and Liberty (Spangle) round out the current top five with 240 points.

Coupeville’s points came courtesy a number of teams.

The girls’ cross country squad collected 100 points for being the 2B scholastic state champs, and another 30 points for finishing 8th as a team at the state meet.

Wolf boys’ soccer picked up 80 points for having the second-best GPA among 2B teams, while Coupeville’s female booters brought in 30 for placing 7th in the classroom.

Football’s first trip to the state playoffs since 1990 was worth 20 points, while the gridiron giants earned another 30 points for being the 8th best scholastic squad in the classification.

Rounding out the effort, boys’ cross country notched 40 points for a 5th place GPA showing, while Coupeville’s athletic programs were handed another 25 points for school-wide sportsmanship.

Scholastic Cup standings will be updated after the winter season, with the winning schools announced at the end of spring sports.

 

To see a complete breakdown of the standings, pop over to:

http://www.wiaa.com/cupranking.aspx?SecID=346

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Be a hardwood hero

December 16, 2022 by David Svien

Coupeville Middle School basketball stars applaud the idea you might volunteer to help run the Hoopaholics camp next summer. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’s the basketball circle of life.

Help out with behind the scenes work at next summer’s Hoopaholics camp, and it will come back to benefit Coupeville basketball programs.

The camp, which brings numerous adult players to Whidbey Island, including U-Dub and NBA legend Steve Hawes, is in its 34th year of existence.

Participants stay at Camp Casey, with games held at the Coupeville High School gym during Father’s Day weekend June 16-18, 2023.

Volunteers are needed to help run the score board, do food prep, and set up.

Donations of cookies, snack mixes, and other homemade or store-bought goodies is also a priority.

Hoopaholics has a strong relationship with CHS basketball, and always makes a financial donation back to aid the Wolf hoops programs.

To volunteer, contact Amy Briscoe at (360) 632-2229.

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CMS girls hoops on the horizon

December 16, 2022 by David Svien

Haylee Armstrong and friends hit the hardwood in the new year. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The gym will be theirs.

Coupeville Middle School girls’ basketball kicks off with the first day of practice Jan. 23 and the first game Feb. 9.

The eight-game season plays out over the course of a month, with home and away series against Sultan and South Whidbey highlighting the schedule.

As things stand today:

 

Thurs-Feb. 9 — @South Whidbey (3:30)
Wed-Feb. 15 — Granite Falls (3:15)
Thurs-Feb. 16 — @Sultan (3:30)
Tues-Feb. 21 — Northshore Christian (3:15)
Thurs-Feb. 23 — @King’s (3:30)
Mon-Feb. 28 — @Lakewood (3:15)
Thurs-Mar. 2 — Sultan (3:15)
Thurs-Mar. 9 — South Whidbey (3:15)

 

CMS is also still in the market to hire coaches, with two spots open after hoops gurus Kassie O’Neil and Kristina Forbes moved on to other challenges.

 

To apply, pop over to:

https://www.applitrack.com/coupeville/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics%2fActivities

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If they’re travelin’, they’re winnin’

December 16, 2022 by David Svien

CHS coach Megan Richter has her team playing strongly on the road. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

They like life on the bus.

After whacking host Sedro-Woolley 41-29 Thursday, the Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball squad remains flawless away from home.

The non-conference win, coming against a 2A school, lifts the 2B Wolves to 3-2 overall, and a pristine 2-0 in road clashes.

So, it’s probably a good thing Coupeville’s next three games involve a trip off-Island.

The Wolves visit bat country Saturday for a showdown with Forks, before heading to Ellensburg after Christmas for a two-day tourney which will also involve Chelan, Kittitas, and Sultan.

Thursday night’s clash took a major turn for the positive in the second quarter.

Trailing 11-7 at the first break, Coupeville completely took all the air out of the opposing fans with an 11-0 surge across the game’s second eight-minute span.

Gwen Gustafson accounted for six of those points, and the fuse was lit.

The Wolves finally surrendered a few points in the third quarter, but just a few, using a 15-6 run to put the game solidly on ice.

While Sedro rallied a bit down the stretch, the Cubs were never able to get their deficit back down under double digits, allowing Coupeville to enjoy its stroll back to the bus.

When she’s not hanging out with the parents, Alita Blouin is a dagger-dropping hoops assassin.

Alita Blouin, droppin’ bombs and takin’ names, led the Wolves with a team-high 11 points, while running mate Maddie Georges added nine.

Both of the Wolf sharpshooters knocked down a three-ball over the Sedro defense.

Gustafson (7), Lyla Stuurmans (6), Ryanne Knoblich (4), Carolyn Lhamon (3), and Katie Marti (1) rounded out the well-balanced attack, with Mia Farris terrorizing the Cubs on defense.

With her nine points, Georges continues to move upwards into ever-rarer air on the CHS girls’ basketball career scoring chart.

The Wolf senior is eight points away from cracking the 300-point club and passed program legends Bessie Walstad (288) and Scout Smith (290) Thursday, while moving from #39 all-time to #37 on a list which began back in 1974.

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