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Big numbers, big success

October 19, 2022 by David Svien

Grey Peabody leads Coupeville in kills. (Jackie Saia photos)

“It’s a new stat story!”

The numbers continue to soar.

There have been 12 Coupeville High School varsity volleyball matches played this season, with 12 Wolves seeing floor time for Cory Whitmore’s squad.

From fresh-faced newcomers to well-seasoned veterans, the CHS spikers have combined to post an 8-4 mark so far, thanks in large part to their willingness to share the workload on both offense and defense.

When all is said and done however, everyone always like to take a gander at their own personal stat line to see where they rank.

So, with numbers compiled from CHS coaches, a look at individual season stats through Oct. 19:

 

Player Kills Digs Block-Solo Block-Assist Assists Aces
Maddie Georges 10 97 1 2 288 59
Alita Blouin 2 184 15 16
Lyla Stuurmans 53 41 2 3 15
Ryanne Knoblich 82 89 2 1 1 24
Mia Farris 76 10 1 4 1 12
Jill Prince 65 6 2 6 1
Grey Peabody 90 10 1 3
Madison McMillan 18 60 1 24
Taygin Jump 3 41 2 12
Katie Marti 1 7 8
Issabel Johnson
Jada Heaton 1 2

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They bring the offensive heat

October 19, 2022 by David Svien

Preston Epp has scored three times this season. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They’re on a first-name basis with the back of the soccer net.

As we head towards the finish line, 12 different players have scored at least one goal this season for Coupeville High School’s soccer teams.

With a two-goal performance Tuesday against Providence Classical Christian, Wolf senior Aidan Wilson slides ahead of sophomore Ayden Wyman to claim the top rung, though there’s still plenty of games left to play.

Where things sit through Oct. 18:

 

GIRLS:

Ayden Wyman – 7
Carolyn Lhamon – 3
Wynter Arndt – 1

 

BOYS:

Aidan Wilson – 8
Cameron Epp – 3
Preston Epp – 3
Cole White – 3
Reiley Araceley – 2
Nick Guay – 2
Alex Smith – 2
Cael Wilson – 2
Grant Steller – 1

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Wolves, Braves rumble on hardwood

October 18, 2022 by David Svien

Taylor Brotemarkle kick-starts the offense. (Delanie Lewis photo)

One point.

That was all that separated La Conner and Coupeville Tuesday night, as their JV volleyball teams waged an epic battle.

In the end, the host Braves pulled out a 25-23, 22-25, 15-13 win, keeping alive their streak of dominance.

But don’t overlook the Wolves, who are getting closer and closer to knocking the league powerhouse off its throne.

Now 6-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 10-2 overall, Coupeville’s JV has forced La Conner to a hotly contested third set the last two times the schools have met.

Tuesday’s match was ultimately a one-point affair, with La Conner holding a 62-61 edge, and upset rumblings are getting louder and louder.

Next up is a rematch in Coupeville Oct. 25, and Wolf fans will want to show up early that night.

Reflecting on Tuesday’s loss, CHS coach Ashley Menges can see where her team had La Conner’s number, and where the Wolves let the Braves slip away.

“It was a night full of ups and downs,” she said. “At some points, we were really on, and other points, we were very off.

“The first set started with a lot of point breaks going our way, and they started off with great energy and execution, but once it came down to crunch time, we let one point lost equal three points lost.”

Coupeville rebounded, however, getting stronger as the match unfolded.

“The girls recovered late in the second, playing catch up,” Menges said. “But you could tell they wanted it.

“Third set, it came down to who made less errors, and who recovered better, and we were right there. Luckily, we get redemption #2 next week.”

Chloe Marzocca and Co. get a second crack at La Conner. (Delanie Lewis photo)

 

Tuesday stats:

Taylor Brotemarkle — 14 digs, 3 assists, 3 aces
Teagan Calkins — 12 kills, 4 digs, 2 aces
Jada Heaton — 4 kills
Issabel Johnson — 7 kills, 5 aces
Katie Marti — 1 kill, 9 digs, 13 assist, 4 aces
Chloe Marzocca — 1 dig
Aby Wood — 2 kills

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Spikers still seek that perfect night

October 18, 2022 by David Svien

Madison McMillan chases down a runaway volleyball. (Jackie Saia photo)

Swing for the big dogs, you need to bring your best.

And while the Coupeville High School varsity volleyball spikers played with passion and grit Tuesday, they weren’t able to generate the kind of tsunami needed to swamp three-time defending state champ La Conner.

The Wolves entered the night a half-game up on the Braves in the standings, and exited a half-game behind after falling 25-11, 25-14, 25-11.

The road loss drops Coupeville to 6-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 8-4 overall, while La Conner climbs to 6-0, 10-1.

Both teams have two league matches left on the schedule.

The Wolves host Darrington Oct. 20, while the Braves welcome Friday Harbor to their gym the same night.

Coupeville and La Conner then face off a second time Oct. 25 on Whidbey, with the district playoffs set to go down Nov. 2.

In the three years since they rejoined the NWL, the Wolves have only lost to one conference rival in volleyball, and that would be the hard-hitting, smooth-playing, success-craving Braves.

The mission is still the same for Coupeville — upend the Evil Empire. To do so, everything will have to be clicking.

“We definitely needed to have a sharper game in order to stay up with La Conner,” said CHS coach Cory Whitmore.

“There were times we executed our game plan well and it resulted in defensive stops and/or points for us,” he added.

“But next time we see them we will need to create more chaos and put fire on our attack.”

Lyla Stuurmans gets low. (Jackie Saia photo)

 

Tuesday stats:

Alita Blouin — 14 digs
Mia Farris — 4 kills, 1 block assist
Maddie Georges — 1 kill, 11 digs, 17 assists, 3 aces, 1 block assist
Taygin Jump — 4 digs
Ryanne Knoblich — 2 kills, 6 digs
Madison McMillan — 6 kills, 5 digs
Jill Prince — 3 kills, 1 dig, 1 block assist
Lyla Stuurmans — 2 kills, 1 dig, 1 block assist

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Wilson on target, Wolves win

October 18, 2022 by David Svien

Aidan Wilson notched two goals Tuesday, sparking Coupeville to a big win. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

He’s fast, and he’s deadly.

Speedy senior Aidan Wilson slammed home two unassisted goals Tuesday, propelling the Coupeville High School boys soccer squad to a key victory on its home pitch.

Nipping visiting Providence Classical Christian 2-1 at Mickey Clark Field, the Wolves made a strong statement as they battle for a playoff berth.

Now 2-3 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 4-6 overall, Coupeville has three regular season games left on the schedule.

The Wolves host Lopez Island Oct. 22 and La Conner Oct. 22, before island-hopping Oct. 27 for a showdown with defending 2B/1B state champ Orcas Island.

CHS entered play Tuesday vying with PCC for the fifth, and final, playoff berth from the NWL, and made sure to claim the advantage.

“Really well-played game by both teams,” said Coupeville coach Robert Wood. “Aggressive but fair; quality movement and ideas; good build up and strong attacks.

“Wolves finally realize that if you play the game like you practice the game then good things happen.”

Wilson notched both of his goals by using his track and field speed to outrun the PCC defenders.

“Both goals for Aidan, unassisted, because he thinks it’s OK to run with the ball 60 yards and not include anyone else in the fun,” Wood said with a smile.

The scores give Wilson a team-best eight tallies on the season and push the Wolf senior’s prep career total to 11 goals.

That ties him with Zane Bundy for #6 all-time in program history, trailing just Abraham Leyva (45), Derek Leyva (38), Arama Leyva (29), William Nelson (20), and Ethan Spark (17).

Saturday’s home rumble with Lopez kicks off at 1:30 PM and is free to the public.

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