Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim set up one of Coupeville’s goals Monday afternoon. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
First improvement, then wins.
As the Coupeville Middle School boys soccer team works its way through the program’s first-ever season, coach Reese Cernick has preached growth.
And there have been results, as the Wolves continue to fine-tune their collective games.
While CMS fell 5-2 to visiting Lakewood Monday, the positive changes are being noticed by all.
“The opposing coach congratulated us after the game on our team’s improvement since we last played,” Cernick said. “I would like to say that we are playing against three other teams with great coaches.
“Each coach has been great to speak with and had has nothing but good things to say about our team.”
Coupeville hits the halfway point of the season at 1-4, with its next two games at home.
Granite Falls arrives on Whidbey Wednesday, with Northshore Christian Academy set to show up Oct. 14.
The Wolves netted their scores Monday on vastly different plays.
On the first, Logan Downes beat the Lakewood goalie on a one-on-one, ramming home his team-leading third goal of the season.
Coupeville also scored off of a bit of teamwork, as Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim crashed a shot at the net, allowing teammate Andrew Williams to step up and head the incoming ball past the net-minder.
It was the second score of the season for Williams.
Cernick stepped off the rain-slickened pitch with a spring to his step.
“Our passing game continues to improve as well as our desire to get to the ball first,” he said. “I am proud of each and every player on the team.
“They each played a great game today.”
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