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CMS harriers chase trail glory

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The bright future, and present, of Wolf cross country. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The fish are back, apparently, and so are the harriers.

The Coupeville Middle School cross country team sent 27 runners to the line Friday in Sultan at the uniquely named Return of the Salmon Invitational.

The six-team event, which went down at Osprey Park, featured a 3,000-meter course.

Two Wolf girls and four boys cracked the top 10, with 7th grader Henry Purdue leading the way with a third-place finish.

Overall, the Wolf boys claimed the team title, while their female counterparts finished second.

“Amazing meet today!” said CMS coach Amber Wyman. “This is such a determined group, and they were so excited!

“They were cheering for each other, giving advice to each other and helping out others,” she added. “Nothing better than that!

“A beautiful day and amazing running!”

Sultan gave out special prizes, with top 10 finishers earning a commemorative t-shirt, and finishers in slots 11-20 being awarded a fish necklace.

Coupeville gets back at it next week, but a lot closer to home, when it hosts a meet Thursday, Oct. 3 at Fort Casey State Park.

Enjoying the ferry ride home. (Amber Wyman photos)

Flexin’ in the sun.

The open water calls to them.

 

Friday results:

 

GIRLS:

Allie Powers (6th) 13:33.10
Anna Powers (7th) 13:33.40
Claire Lachnit (11th) 13:55.70
Abby Hunt (12th) 14:11.10
Hazel Goldman (13th) 14:19.50
Hailey Goldman (32nd) 16:37.40
Mia Goers (46th) 22:08.70
Sophia Magdolen (48th) 22:14.50

 

BOYS:

Henry Purdue (3rd) 10:52.80
Cyrus Sparacio (5th) 10:56.80
Calvin Kappes (6th) 11:01.80
Colton Ashby (7th) 11:06.50
Archer Schwarz (12th) 11:26.70
Ossian Merkel (14th) 11:46.00
River Simpson (15th) 11:47.80
Lincoln Wagner (17th) 11:52.60
Jesse Kehoe (18th) 11:57.90
Asher Harris (19th) 12:06.00
Jonah Meek (25th) 12:53.60
Jonathan Kappes (28th) 13:00.90
Christopher Zenz (32nd) 13:28.30
Nolan Hunt (44th) 15:01.60
Johnathyn Driscoll (45th) 15:05.20
Avery Eelkema (49th) 15:30.20
Magnus Western (52nd) 15:57.10
Cole Van Dyke (53rd) 15:59.80
Hunter Attebury (62nd) 18:00.50

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First run, big results

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Colton Ashby brought home some bling. (Taylor Little photo)

Meet #1 is in the books.

The Coupeville Middle School cross country squad kicked off a new season in style Saturday with an appearance at the 45th annual Carl Westling Invitational in Langley.

The young Wolves put four runners on the awards podium, earned second-place in the team standings for both girls and boys, and wowed their coach.

“They did amazing today!” said Amber Wyman. “I am so impressed and proud of their work and dedication.

“They have had four full weeks of training before our first race, and it shows with so many amazing PR’s!”

The CMS girls turned in strong performances on opening day. (Amber Wyman photo)

Nearly half of Coupeville’s runners this season are 6th graders, with the group showing continued improvement every run.

“Plan on more PRs as the season progresses,” Wyman said. “This is a determined crew, and they have goals to achieve!”

CMS gets right back at it next week with a trip to Sultan Friday, Sept. 27 for the Return of the Salmon Invitational.

 

Saturday results (3,000 meters):

 

GIRLS:

Allie Powers (8th) 15:13.21
Anna Powers (9th) 15:13.89
Claire Lachnit (14th) 16:05.68
Abby Hunt (25th) 17:14.30
Mia Goers (47th) 20:19.48
Hailey Goldman (49th) 20:45.59
Hazel Goldman (52nd) 22:36.46

They’re coming for all your trophies. (Taylor Little photo)

 

BOYS:

Cyrus Sparacio (5th) 12:07.80
Colton Ashby (7th) 12:34.49
Archer Schwarz (14th) 13:08.24
Asher Harris (15th) 13:14.08
Lincoln Wagner (21st) 13:37.01
River Simpson (22nd) 13:37.30
Jesse Kehoe (31st) 14:12.96
Christopher Zenz (32nd) 14:20.15
Jonah Meek (40th) 15:08.11
Cole Van Dyke (54th) 16:09.02
Magnus Western (56th) 16:26.00
Nolan Hunt (63rd) 18:06.10
Hunter Attebury (66th) 18:29.96
Avery Eelkema (68th) 20:18.89

The pack is on the attack. (Amber Wyman photo)

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CMS runners ready to ramble

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Coupeville Middle School girls stand tall. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’s a deep roster.

With the first meet of the season coming up fast this Saturday in Langley, the Coupeville Middle School cross country squad lists 28 runners putting in miles under the guidance of coach Amber Wyman.

A mix of grizzled vets and first-time runners, they’re ready to claim the trail as their own.

Wolf boys have put in the miles.

 

The current roster:

Colton Ashby
Hunter Atteberry
Johnathyn Driscoll
Avery Eelkema
Mia Goers
Hailey Goldman
Hazel Goldman
Asher Harris
Abby Hunt
Nolan Hunt
Calvin Kappes
Jonathan Kappes
Jesse Kehoe
Claire Lachnit
Sophia Magdolen
Jonah Meek
Gunnar Merkel
Ossian Merkel
Allie Powers
Anna Powers
Henry Purdue
Archer Schwarz
River Simpson
Cyrus Sparacio
Cole Van Dyke
Lincoln Wagner
Magnus Western
Christopher Zenz

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Wolf runners put in summer work

Posted in Running, tagged , , , , on June 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Kenneth Jacobsen ran strongly Saturday. (Anna Jacobsen photo)

The summer running season is off to a great start.

Coupeville coaches have been welcoming 15-20 runners, covering high school and middle school athletes, to their runs.

And Saturday CHS sophomore Kenneth Jacobsen showed off his speed, claiming fourth overall, and first in his age group, at the Hustle With the Heroes 5K.

The 15-year-old was hot on the heels of three guys ages 35, 39, and 21, hitting the finish line in 22 minutes, 2.69 seconds.

Jacobsen was almost three minutes faster than any other teenager in the race.

And he wasn’t the only Wolf in the field, as sisters Allie and Annaliese Powers earned 16th and 17th overall among 74 finishers.

The siblings finished in 29:02.59 and 29:02.68, respectively.

Hustle With the Heroes, which started at Coupeville Elementary, featured a who’s-who of Island County first responders.

Represented were the Island County Sheriff’s Department, Oak Harbor Police Department, Washington State Patrol, Langley Police Department, South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Oak Harbor Fire Department, WhidbeyHealth EMS, ICOM 911, and Life Flight Network.

Coupeville’s runners will continue to put in the work as the summer months play out, in anticipation of the return of school sports in the fall.

“Coach (Amber) Wyman and I have some great miles planned for them,” said CHS cross country guru Elizabeth Bitting. “Let summer begin!”

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One team, one (running) dream

Posted in Running, tagged , , , , on July 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Wolves (left to right) Allie Powers, Hank Milnes, and Cael Wilson spent their weekend running from one country to another. (Photo courtesy Kelly Powers)

It’s 200 miles, two countries (or close to it), and a million memories.

Three young Coupeville athletes joined up with a pack of Wolf Moms (and dads) to complete this weekend’s Ragnar Road Northwest Passage running event.

High school aces Cael Wilson and Hank Milnes were joined by middle schooler Allie Powers, fresh off a run to the state tourney with her Central Whidbey Little League softball squad.

The trio all put in more than their fair share of the miles, with Milnes topping the team at 24.2 miles as the event played out Friday and Saturday.

Wilson, who was a last-second addition to the team, piled up 19.2 miles on the backroads of America, while Powers finished with 18.3 miles.

The CMS cross country supernova barely made the cut for Ragnar, competing as a 12-year-old, which is the minimum age for runners.

“I just was so impressed with these kids this weekend!” said team captain Kelly Powers.

“They all just showed real persistence and dedication making things happen.

“Each had their own struggles or setbacks but never gave up.”

The parents are ready to rumble. (Photo courtesy Helene Lhamon)

The young trio were joined by vets Helene Lhamon, Claire Milnes, Stephen Smith, Lark Gustafson, Kelly Powers, Stig Carlson, Scott Milnes, James Kunz, and Rebecca Albright.

Ragnar is a true team event, with runners alternating legs over the course of the race, which starts in Blaine and ends at the southern tip of Whidbey Island in Clinton.

“No land speed records were broken, but friends were made, tacos devoured and unforgettable moments of perseverance abounded,” Kelly Powers said.

As the hours (and miles) tick away, individual runners merge into a unique group.

“It’s odd, putting six random people in a van turns them into a team,” Kelly Powers said.

“A camaraderie formed, and they figured out how to support each other through challenges of heat, cold, dehydration, cramps, low blood sugar and ultimately the management of all the snacks!

“No one was left out or behind … especially as we moved from checkpoint to checkpoint.”

The team started in the heat of the day Friday, took a brief pit stop in La Conner, ran through the night and into sunset.

Picking back up Saturday after a brief siesta, it was on to Whidbey, wrapping things up in late afternoon.

Now, it’s time to ice any balky legs and look towards a reunion.

“We all can’t wait for next year!” Kelly Powers said.

The power of the shoe compels you. (Photo courtesy Helene Lhamon)

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