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Fog busters, trail conquerors

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on October 7, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Wolves (left to right) Zach Blitch, Kenneth Jacobsen, and Ivy Rudat take a break from running to create a Senior Night moment. (Julie Wheat photo)

The boat was slow; the feet were fast.

Hampered by persistent fog, the ferry crossing Wednesday afternoon to Friday Harbor wasn’t the quickest in history.

But even though the Coupeville High School cross country squad arrived after the planned 4:00 PM start time, their hosts waited for the Wolves before hitting the trail.

Then spent the rest of the day chasing the fleet-footed invaders, as CHS claimed four of the top six slots.

Cyrus Sparacio and Henry Purdue went 1-2 in the boy’s race, while Anna Powers and Ivy Rudat finished second and third, respectively, in the girls’ rumble.

Top three finishers bask in the limelight. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Even with the late start, Coupeville coach Elizabeth Bitting came away happy with the performance of her team on the 5,000-meter course at the San Juan Golf and Country Club.

“Everyone ran AMAZING!” she said. “I am imagining LOTS of PR’s.”

The Wolves get back at it in a couple of days, traveling to Granite Falls Saturday for the 6th annual Mountain Loop Invitational, which will feature 13 high school teams, five middle school squads, and a running club.

 

Wednesday results:

 

GIRLS:

Anna Powers (2nd) 22:38.0
Ivy Rudat (3rd) 24:15.0
Claire Lachnit (5th) 25:49.0
Allie Powers (6th) 26:43.0
Laken Simpson (7th) 26:44.0
Devon Wyman (8th) 27:01.0
Emma Green (10th) 28:22.0
Ava Lucero (12th) 29:32.0

 

BOYS:

Cyrus Sparacio (1st) 17:19.0
Henry Purdue (2nd) 18:19.0
Beckett Green (7th) 19:23.0
Archer Schwarz (8th) 19:29.0
Kenneth Jacobsen (11th) 19:49.0
Ossian Merkel (14th) 20:27.0
Leo Davis (17th) 21:35.0
Isaiah Allen (18th) 21:37.0
Hunter Atteberry (22nd) 23:34.0
Johnathan Jacobsen (24th) 25:55.0
Nolan Hunt (25th) 28:25.0
Zach Blitch (26th) 34:37.0

No fog on land, just clear skies and open trails. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

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Long day, large race

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on October 3, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Ava Lucero, singing the nation anthem at a football game, competed with the cross country squad Saturday. (Jacob Lujan photo)

Are you really a cross country runner if you weren’t lined up to compete Saturday in Pierce County?

Probably not, as 102 high school teams, plus a bunch of middle school and club squads, jammed into University Place for the 30th annual John Payne XC Invite.

One of those teams was Coupeville, with Wolf coach Elizabeth Bitting sending 18 runners out across the 5,000-meter course in multiple heats as the day went from cloudy to sunny.

With the day’s first race set for 8:45 AM and the last one for 4:00 PM, it made for a big-time commitment for all involved.

“It was an amazing LONG day!” Bitting said. “I am so proud of all the runners!

“They supported one another and cheered for one another. It was awesome!”

Coupeville’s varsity boys, led by freshman Henry Purdue, claimed 10th in their race, while the top Wolf girls finished 19th as fellow frosh Anna Powers set the pace.

Overall, 4A Issaquah and 3A Mount Spokane claimed the team titles in the girls and boys battles, respectively.

Coupeville returns to action with two meets next weekend, though neither will have 100+ teams on site.

The Wolves travel to Friday Harbor on Wednesday for a Northwest 2B/1B League meet, then head to Granite Falls Saturday for the sixth edition of the Mountain Loop Invitational.

Mikayla Wagner basks in the sun. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

 

Varsity:

Anna Powers (35th) 21:54.1
Ivy Rudat (82nd) 23:25.4
Claire Lachnit (140th) 24:55.6
Allie Powers (141st) 24:55.6
Laken Simpson (171st) 25:42.3
Devon Wyman (198th) 27:31.5

 

JV:

Mikayla Wagner (11th) 24:49.2
Emma Green (47th) 26:59.1
Ava Lucero (149th) 29:57.0

Henry Purdue hit a top time under grey skies. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

 

BOYS:

 

Varsity:

Henry Purdue (14th) 17:56.4
Kenneth Jacobsen (62nd) 18:51.6
Beckett Green (64th) 18:54.7
Archer Schwarz (66th) 18:55.4
Isaiah Allen (139th) 20:14.4

 

JV-Silver:

Hunter Atteberry (75th) 20:54.6
Johnathan Jacobsen (90th) 21:10.4

 

JV-Bronze:

Nolan Hunt (91st) 26:24.1
Zach Blitch (148th) 33:05.9

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Powers, Sparacio pace Wolf runners

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Anna Powers and Cyrus Sparacio, seen at a previous meet, both won individual titles Wednesday on Orcas Island. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

The ran to glory on Orcas Island.

Fresh off the ferry, the Coupeville High School cross country squad dominated at a four-school meet Wednesday, claiming individual and team honors.

Wolf freshman Anna Powers and sophomore Cyrus Sparacio topped all runners on the 5,000-meter course, with senior Ivy Rudat and freshman Henry Purdue each claiming third place finishes.

That sparked CHS to first place finishes in the team standings, with the boys holding off Friday Harbor, while the girls strolled to victory.

Fellow Northwest 2B/1B League rivals Concrete, Orcas, and Friday Harbor joined Coupeville at the meet.

Now the Wolves will have a week to get ready to defend their home turf, as they return to action September 30 when they host an eight-team meet at Fort Casey State Park.

The Wolves are ready to fly down the trail. (Amber Wyman photo)

 

Wednesday results:

 

GIRLS:

Anna Powers (1st) 22:40.7
Ivy Rudat (3rd) 24:19.1
Allie Powers (6th) 26:12.0
Claire Lachnit (7th) 26:58.6
Devon Wyman (8th) 27:30.8
Laken Simpson (10th) 27:48.6
Emma Green (12th) 29:52.2
Ava Lucero (13th) 31:13.2

Running like a pack. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

 

BOYS:

Cyrus Sparacio (1st) 17:45.0
Henry Purdue (3rd) 18:46.3
Beckett Green (6th) 20:03.0
Archer Schwarz (7th) 20:04.1
Ossian Merkel (12th) 20:48.2
Leo Davis (18th) 22:03.2
Johnathan Jacobsen (19th) 22:13.6
Isaiah Allen (21st) 22:43.7
Hunter Atteberry (25th) 24:05.8
Zach Blitch (30th) 33:13.3

Johnathan Jacobsen is always hustling. (Kelly Powers photo)

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Run South, run fast

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 19, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Anna Powers and CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting both earned medals Saturday in Langley. (Amber Wyman photo)

It was an eventful day.

Competing Saturday at the 47th annual Carl Westling Invite in Langley, the Coupeville High School cross country squad had one runner fall, but get back up to notch a top time.

Another Wolf was stung by a bee, and runners had to adjust to a different course from previous years due to construction at South Whidbey High School, with the temporary layout featuring “two gnarly hills.”

Oh, and head coach Elizabeth Bitting, competing in the open race for non school runners, earned 6th place, collecting a medal to go with ones claimed by freshman Anna Powers and sophomore Cyrus Sparacio.

Wolf runners cheer for their teammates. (Kelly Powers photo)

Overall, the meet drew 29 high school teams, and another seven in the middle school part of the competition, with the high school harriers traversing a 5,000-meter course which included “forest trail, grass, gravel, and track surface.”

The day’s races were divided into two divisions, with 3A and 4A schools competing in a large school rumble, while schools from 2A, 1A, 2B (like Coupeville), and 1B vying in a small school showdown.

With three meets in the books, the Wolves return to action next Wednesday, September 23, when they travel to Orcas Island for a Northwest 2B/1B League meet.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

 

Varsity:

Anna Powers (13th) 23:43.18 *PR*
Ivy Rudat (36th) 25:45.52
Allie Powers (40th) 26:39.05
Claire Lachnit (41st) 26:42.46 *PR*
Mikayla Wagner (42nd) 27:00.88

 

JV:

Emma Green (93rd) 29:22.32 *PR*
Ava Lucero (116th) 31:55.50

Volleyball ace Zariyah Allen (red shirt) stops by to support harriers (left to right) Claire Lachnit, Emma Green, and Mikayla Wagner. (Kelly Powers photo)

 

BOYS:

 

Varsity:

Cyrus Sparacio (10th) 17:41.02 *PR*
Henry Purdue (30th) 18:40.26 *PR*
Kenneth Jacobsen (57th) 20:00.44
Archer Schwarz (64th) 20:17.06 *PR*
Leo Davis (87th) 23:54.17 *PR*

 

JV:

Isaiah Allen (102nd) 21:38.98
Johnathan Jacobsen (141st) 23:15.41
Hunter Atteberry (143rd) 23:17.37
Nolan Hunt (147th) 28:20.15

Ivy Rudat glides to the finish line. (Kelly Powers photo)

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Harriers shine in home meet

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 16, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Claire Lachnit rolls to victory. (Kelly Powers photos)

The weather was flawless and the running was inspired.

Taking advantage of a sunny, but not too hot, mid-September day, the Coupeville High School cross country squad hosted the first-ever Salish Sea Jamboree Wednesday at Fort Casey State Park.

The Wolves were joined by East Jefferson and Friday Harbor in zipping across a two-mile course with water views.

Coupeville had 18 runners hit the finish line, with freshman Claire Lachnit winning the girls JV race.

CHS also collected second place finishes in each of the days four races, with Anna Powers, Laken Simpson, Cyrus Sparacio, and Archer Schwarz all notching solid performances.

Elizabeth Bitting imparts wisdom to her runners.

With the day finished, Coupeville coach Elizabeth Bitting had time to sit back and marinate in the moment.

“First running of the Salish Sea Jamboree was a success! Good comments from all,” she said. “Mother Nature cooperated and gave us a beautiful, warm and sunny day.

“A big thanks to all our volunteers, we couldn’t do any of this without them!”

The Coupeville harriers get right back at it Saturday, trekking down the island to take part in the 47th annual Carl Westling Invite hosted by South Whidbey High School.

Zach Blitch runs under sunny skies.

 

Wednesday results:

 

GIRLS:

 

Varsity:

Anna Powers (2nd) 13:59.96
Ivy Rudat (5th) 15:26.59
Mikayla Wagner (6th) 15:46.94
Allie Powers (7th) 16:00.90

 

JV:

Claire Lachnit (1st) 16:06.07
Laken Simpson (2nd) 16:42.02
Emma Green (3rd) 17:27.38
Ava Lucero (5th) 19:04.73

Anna Powers is out in front.

 

BOYS:

 

Varsity:

Cyrus Sparacio (2nd) 11:04.63
Henry Purdue (3rd) 11:29.97
Beckett Green (9th) 12:15.04
Kenneth Jacobsen (10th) 12:19.93

 

JV:

Archer Schwarz (2nd) 12:17.44
Leo Davis (8th) 13:08.75
Johnathan Jacobsen (11th) 14:06.41
Hunter Atteberry (12th) 14:22.76
Isaiah Allen (13th) 14:24.63
Zach Blitch (19th) 19:57.63

Kenneth Jacobsen leads a pack of runners to daylight.

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