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Blazing temps, toasty pics

Posted in Track, tagged Alex Murdy, CHS Wolves, Claire Mayne, John Fisken photos, track and field on May 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Carolyn Lhamon sends her shot put on its way. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

It was warm, at least by Coupeville standards.

Braving blue skies and sizzlin’ sun rays Saturday, Coupeville High School track and field stars put on a show during the District 1/2 championships.

The Wolves captured girls and boys team titles, sparked by 18 wins spread among its many athletes.

Along for the ride was Diet Coke-sipping cameraman John Fisken, who, fueled by caffeine, snapped a metric ton of pics.

He’s responsible for the ones seen above and below, but that’s just the tip of the photographic iceberg.

To see much more, and maybe buy some glossy presents for Grandma Gertie in Grand Rapids, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Coupeville-Track-2022-2023/Track-2023-05-13-District-1-Meet/

Issabel Johnson, ready to attack.

Alex Murdy flies on by.

“Dude caught some air!”

Dominic Coffman gets some sun on the guns.

Wolf relay runners (l to r) Ayden Wyman, Lyla Stuurmans, Ryanne Knoblich, and Carly Burt are a fleet-footed bunch.

“I keep putting them back straight, and they keep knocking everything out of order. Kids…”

Claire Mayne demonstrates the proper form, where you don’t knock the hurdles over.

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Fly fast, soar high

Posted in Track, tagged Alex Murdy, CHS Wolves, Lyla Stuurmans, Top 10, track and field on April 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville senior Alex Murdy is one of the best long jumpers in the state. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Every second counts, every inch matters.

As we wind our way towards May, the number of regular season track and field meets dwindle, with the onset of the postseason just on the horizon.

Taking our weekly look at how Coupeville High School athletes stack up against other 2B stars, we have movement from last Monday.

A scan of the top 10 marks in each event show the Wolves going upwards four times, with sophomore Katie Marti jumping back into the elite in the javelin.

Aidan Wilson (400) and both 4 x 400 relay squads are also trending up after strong showings at the GearUp Eason Invitational, while CHS remains in the top 10 in 13 of the other 15 events it previously occupied.

And for those two guys (briefly) bumped from the list by newcomers — Nick Guay in the 200 and Tate Wyman in the 300 hurdles?

Both remain in the top 10 in other events, plus have a chance to compete again Saturday, April 29, when the Wolves attend the Sunny and 70’s Invitational in Lakewood.

Where CHS ranks in 2B as of April 24:

GIRLS:

100 — Monroe Myles (10th) 13.52

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (4th) 1:03.83

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

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (3rd) 33-09

Discus — Lhamon (10th) 97-08

Javelin — Katie Marti (9th) 98-10

High Jump — Ryanne Knoblich (6th) 4-10

BOYS:

100 — Tim Ursu (9th) 11.64

400 — Aidan Wilson (6th) 53.08

800 — Wilson (2nd) 2:01.51

1600 — Mitchell Hall (9th) 4:46.62

4 x 100 Relay — Nick Guay, Tate Wyman, Wilson, Dominic Coffman (2nd) 45.40

4 x 400 Relay — Guay, Hall, Hank Milnes, Wilson (8th) 3:42.76

Discus — Zac Tackett (10th) 127-05

High Jump — Guay (4th) 5-11; Coffman (5th) 5-10

Long Jump — Alex Murdy (3rd) 19-11.75

Triple Jump — Wilson (6th) 40-01.25

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Scrappy Wolves vie at 91-team meet

Posted in Track, tagged Alex Murdy, Carolyn Lhamon, CHS Wolves, Eason Invitational, track and field on April 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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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CHS senior boys honored

Posted in Track, tagged Alex Murdy, Cameron Epp, CHS Wolves, Senior Night, track and field on April 20, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Wolf seniors (l to r) Josh Upchurch, Tim Ursu, Dominic Coffman, and Alex Murdy flex. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

They could fill up a stadium.

Coupeville High School track and field honored 26 seniors Wednesday — 13 girls and 13 boys.

Photo-wise we did pretty well, with pics of 24 of 26 being sent my way.

So, a quick shoutout to Mercedes Kalwies-Anderson and Jermiah Copeland, who are not pictured, but were also part of what is likely the biggest group of seniors to ever come through a Wolf sports program.

Anthony Smolen

Kai Wong

Reiley Araceley

Cameron Epp (second from left)

Tate Wyman

Josh Guay (second from left)

Aidan Wilson

Mitchell Hall

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Murdy magnificent, Wolves impress

Posted in Track, tagged Alex Murdy, Bellingham, CHS Wolves, Ryanne Knoblich, track and field on April 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Wolf senior Alex Murdy, who celebrated a birthday last month, was electric Saturday competing in the long jump at a 54-school meet. (Photo courtesy Sandi Murdy)

Welcome to the big show.

The Coupeville High School track and field team traveled to Bellingham Saturday to wage war with much larger schools during the 13th Annual Birger Solberg Track & Field Invitational.

The event drew 54 schools, covering every classification in Washington state (4A-1B), while also hauling in teams from Alaska and British Columbia.

Shorewood, a 3A school, won the team titles, with their girl’s squad holding off 2A Anacortes 76.5-65, and their boys nipping 4A Kamiak 71-68.

Coupeville, repping a 2B institution, scored above its weight class, claiming 20th (girls) and 26th (boys).

Wolf senior Alex Murdy delivered the day’s best performance, finishing 2nd out of 42 competitors in the long jump.

Senior Ryanne Knoblich was 3rd in the high jump while vying with 28 other athletes, while sophomore Lyla Stuurmans — already the fastest female 400 runner in 2B — set a PR in her event.

Coupeville is off for two weeks, at least in terms of competitions, returning to action Saturday, Apr. 22 at the GearUp Eason Invitational in Snohomish.

Saturday’s results:

GIRLS:

100 — Monroe Myles (41st) 14.35

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (8th) 1:03.83 *PR*

800 — Aleera Kent (27th) 2:45.84

100 Hurdles — Claire Mayne (12th) 18.78

300 Hurdles — Mayne (27th) 56.20 *PR*

4 x 100 Relay — Myles, Mayne, Carly Burt, Ryanne Knoblich (15th) 55.96

4 x 200 Relay — Burt, Knoblich, Issabel Johnson, Stuurmans (19th) 2:06.37

4 x 400 Relay — Mayne, Burt, Kent, Gwen Crowder (16th) 4:53.52

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (5th) 31-06.50; Katie Marti (14th) 26-11.25

Discus — Lhamon (18th) 80-03