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Wolf JV boys thrash Braves

January 9, 2026 by David Svien

Jayden McManus knocked down 17 points Friday night in a big road win. (Julie Wheat photo)

Jayden McManus was locked into seek-and-destroy mode.

As were his teammates as well.

Sparked by a game-high 17 points from the three-ball-happy McManus Friday, the Coupeville High School JV boys’ basketball squad crushed host La Conner 52-32 in a wire-to-wire win.

The road victory lifts the young Wolves to 3-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 4-5 overall, and has them on a two-game winning streak.

Next up is another trip, this one to Auburn Adventist Academy Monday, before CHS welcomes Darrington to Whidbey Island next Friday for a league clash.

Squaring off with La Conner, the Wolves came out ready to rumble, jumping out to a 16-3 lead at the first break.

McManus poured in six points in the opening frame, one of five Coupeville players to score in the game-busting assault on the hoop, and things were well underway.

While La Conner hung tough to battle to a 9-9 tie in the second quarter, the Wolves added to their lead in the second half, outscoring the Braves 12-8 and 15-12 across the final two quarters.

CHS hit four shots from behind the three-point arc, with McManus ringing up three of those successful splashes.

Liam Lawson added the fourth trey and he, Josh Stockdale, and Nathan Coxsey each scored six to back up McManus and Khanor Jump, who knocked down 12 points.

Brian Thompson (2), Jaden Flores Garcia (2), and Trent Thule (1) rounded out the offense, with Chris Zenz and Ayden Warren also seeing floor time for the Wolves.

The Wolves listen as coach Craig Anderson lays out some strategy. (Jackie Saia photo)

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Wolf spiker back on the court

January 9, 2026 by David Svien

Maddie Georges, back in her days as a Wolf standout. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The spikes and sets will be live on your devices.

Coupeville grad Maddie Georges hits the floor as a member of the Western Washington University club volleyball squad this weekend at a tourney in Ellensburg, and YouTube is your go-to site to stream the action.

The spikers currently have plans to play in tournament action Jan. 10-11 and 24-25, followed by a rumble Feb. 7-8. There are also events scheduled for Mar. 7-8 and 28-29, and nationals are Apr. 2-4.

Georges was a standout volleyball, basketball, and softball player during her Coupeville days, and joined teammate Alita Blouin in nabbing invites to the volleyball All-State games after their senior season.

 

To view WWU club volleyball matches (subscribe to let ’em know you care!), pop over to:

https://www.youtube.com/@wwuwomensclubvolleyball

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History beckons, who answers?

January 8, 2026 by David Svien

The number worn by Taylor Marrs (and Haylee Armstrong and Larry Bird) is the goal. (Teagan Calkins photo)

The hunt goes on, season after season, game after game.

Five of the six scoring records for Coupeville High School varsity basketball players have been in place for 20+ years, with three of them set BEFORE the three-point shot was added to the prep game.

During my time writing about Wolf athletics (1990-2026), I have seen exactly one new milestone set, when Logan Downes claimed the boys’ career scoring mark, passing the duo of Jeff Stone and Mike Bagby during his senior season in 2024.

That he did so even after having the start of his high school run affected by a pandemic which erased games is remarkable, and a testament to Logan’s burning passion to overcome every obstacle.

As we plow through the 2025-2026 hoops season, questions linger.

Who is the next great scoring star for Wolf Nation? Or, for that matter, will any of these marks ever fall?

Only time will tell, though I like to dream there’s a little Coupeville kid out there right now, in the rain, shooting buckets until the net shrinks in the moisture and darkness finally drives them inside.

Dream big, shoot better.

 

Coupeville High School’s current basketball scoring records:

 

GIRLS:

Game — Judy Marti (32) — 1983

Season — Brianne King (446) — 2000-2001

Career — Brianne King (1,549) — 1999-2003

 

Most recent run at history:

Makana Stone scored 427 points during her senior season in 2015-2016.

 

BOYS:

Game — Jeff Stone (48) — 1970

Season — Jeff Stone (644) — 1969-1970

Career — Logan Downes (1,305) — 2021-2024

 

Most recent run at history:

Logan Downes torched the nets for 554 points as a junior in 2022-2023. The next season, he dropped in 527.

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Speak out, support youth soccer

January 8, 2026 by David Svien

Young booters kick up some mud at the Fort Nugent soccer fields in 2019. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Soccer supporters are asking for the public to give their input to an ongoing survey being conducted by the Oak Harbor School District.

The survey, which focuses on plans for future capital improvements, includes the possibility of the district building a new elementary school on its Fort Nugent property.

If that were to happen, it would likely include a substantial reduction of the athletic fields which are currently the home for youth soccer players from North, Central, and South Whidbey.

The current layout offers one of the few centralized spaces allowing for multiple teams from the entire island to practice, without the much-higher fees charged by schools to use their facilities.

 

To participate in the survey, pop over to:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8uA-o1FqnDT4gcrQle9IyO7iI4hiQA7KTc6jxIMl_RL5UJw/viewform

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Son of a Wolf, star in his own right

January 8, 2026 by David Svien

Xavier Ochoa

The Coupeville Sports “bump” is real.

Maybe.

Mere weeks after being featured on the #1 prep athletic blog in the state (prove it’s not!), Oak Harbor High School senior Xavier Ochoa is pulling in the honors.

The Wildcat hoops star, whose mom Lexi (Boyer) Ochoa once roamed the hardwood for Coupeville, was tabbed as an Athlete of the Week winner Thursday by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Xavier, whose dad Danny also wore the purple and gold back in the day, received the honor after racking up 45 points, 26 rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals across two recent games.

Oak Harbor, a 3A school which plays in a highly competitive 1A/2A/3A league featuring state basketball heavyweights such as Lynden Christian, Anacortes, and Lynden, is 3-8 on the season.

In the WIAA writeup, Ochoa was hailed for his “all-around game and leadership.

“(His) consistency, court vision, and defensive tenacity make him a complete player and a key contributor to his team’s success.”

Each week during the school year, the WIAA honors a male and female athlete from each classification (4A, 3A, 2A, 1A, 2B, 1B).

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