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End of the road for Wolf netters

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on May 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville’s Tia Wurzrainer (left) and Avalon Renninger were nipped Tuesday in a bi-district playoff match in Redmond. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The Coupeville High School girls tennis season ended Tuesday in rainy Redmond.

Well, actually it came to a close inside the field house at The Overlake School, on a dry court, encircled by basketball hoops and a rock climbing wall.

It was a fairly unusual setting for a tennis match.

Tumbling or wrestling mats were stashed right outside the court, while wayward shots were just begging to dent plaques on the gym wall dedicated to Overlake golfers who’ve made it to state.

By the looks of one row of plaques, which were drooping at odd angles, it seems that’s a challenge readily accepted by PE students.

On this day, the only match going on was a bi-district playoff match-up between Overlake’s Mihika Srinivasan and Kamala Meghji and Coupeville’s Avalon Renninger and Tia Wurzrainer.

While both duos came up with big shots, the Owls, the #3 seed from District 2, defended their “home”court, eventually knocking off the #2 seed from District 1 to the tune of 6-3, 6-2.

Srinivasan and Meghji advance to face the #1 seed from District 2 Saturday in the bi-district semifinals, chasing one of two tickets to the state tournament.

With the loss, Coupeville is done, but their next door neighbors have two teams still alive.

South Whidbey’s Allison Papritz and Mary Zisette, the #1 seed from District 1, are already in the semifinals.

Fellow Falcons Ainsley Nelson and Farriss Jokinen, the D-1 #3, play Wednesday in a loser-out match, trying to advance to spar with their own teammates in the final four.

While their season had ended, Wurzrainer and Renninger had a stellar run during their first go-round as Coupeville’s top doubles unit.

Having inherited the role from Payton Aparicio and Sage Renninger, who finished 4th at state as seniors, Tia and Avalon were team captains, fashioned a winning record and claimed 2nd place at the North Sound Conference tourney.

Only juniors, they are expected to return next spring for a final run under the guidance of long-time CHS net guru Ken Stange.

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Diamond men prep for postseason run

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on May 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville seniors (l to r) Bryce Payne, Dane Lucero, Jake Pease, Matt Hilborn, and Shane Losey are off to the playoffs. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

It’a whole new world.

Fresh off winning its final seven games of the regular-season, the suddenly-surging Coupeville High School baseball squad is playoff-bound.

The Wolves open the double-elimination bi-district tourney Saturday with two games on the road, the first against Meridian.

Win at least one, and the season continues through the next weekend. Drop both, and it’s time to turn in uniforms and prep for the banquet.

A breakdown of what you need to know as we head towards the playoffs:

 

What:

1A Bi-District baseball tournament, featuring nine teams vying for four tickets to state.

District 1 has seven teams in the mix, with four from the North Sound Conference (including Coupeville) and three from the Northwest Conference.

District 2 is represented by two teams from the Emerald City League.

 

When:

May 1-11

 

Where:

Multiple locations.

A play-in game between Lynden Christian and University Prep goes down Wednesday in Lynden.

After that, all games will be played at either Sehome High School or Joe Martin Stadium, both in Bellingham.

 

What’s at stake:

Four teams advance to state, with this tourney filling 25% of the 16-team state bracket.

 

Admission for individual bi-district playoff games:

Adults and students without ASB — $7.00
Students with ASB, children and seniors — $5.00
Preschool children (with paying adult) – Free

 

Team capsules:

 

Coupeville:

Season record: 7-12

League finish: #4 in 1A North Sound Conference

Run differential: 79-126

Seniors: (5) – Matt Hilborn, Shane Losey, Dane Lucero, Bryce Payne, Jake Pease

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 1-11 (1-2 vs. South Whidbey; 0-1 vs. Overlake, Lynden Christian, University Prep; 0-3 vs. Cedar Park Christian, King’s)

Coach: Chris Smith

Mascot: Wolves

 

Cedar Park Christian:

Season record: 17-3

League finish: #1 in 1A North Sound Conference

Run differential: 195-42

Seniors: (7) – Jacob Catey, Epic Csigi, Michael Doyle, Ben Hann, Bret Henson, Ben Hirai, Brandon McClean

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 10-2 (3-0 vs. King’s, Coupeville; 1-0 vs. Lynden Christian, Overlake, U Prep; 1-2 vs. South Whidbey)

Coach: Matt Stevens

Mascot: Eagles

 

King’s:

Season record: 11-9

League finish: #3 in 1A North Sound Conference

Run differential: 115-83

Seniors: (?) – Not available

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 4-7 (3-0 vs. Coupeville; 1-2 vs. South Whidbey; 0-1 vs. U Prep, Overlake, 0-3 vs. Cedar Park)

Coach: Jake Beattiger

Mascot: Knights

 

Lynden Christian:

Season record: 7-13

League finish: #3 of 1A teams in 1A/2A/3A Northwest Conference

Run differential: 85-131

Seniors: (2) – Damyn Dykstra, Zach Sipma

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 2-3 (1-0 vs. Coupeville; 1-1 vs. Mount Baker; 0-1 vs. Meridian, Cedar Park)

Coach: Daniel VanderKooi

Mascot: Lyncs

 

Meridian:

Season record: 9-10

League finish: #1 of 1A teams in 1A/2A/3A Northwest Conference

Run differential: 86-115

Seniors: (5) – Enrique Gomez, Dylan Hickok, Josh Neeter, Andrew Weg, Brayden Zender

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 3-0 (2-0 vs. Mount Baker, 1-0 vs. Lynden Christian)

Coach: Steve Slesk

Mascot: Trojans

 

Mount Baker:

Season record: 9-11

League finish: #2 of 1A teams in 1A/2A/3A Northwest Conference

Run differential: 129-141

Seniors: (7) – Carter Backstrom, Kaleb Bass, Leif Blow, Isaac Gomes, Michael Kentner, Tyler Rosenburg, Jaxon Weathers

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 1-3 (1-0 vs. Lynden Christian, 0-2 vs. Meridian)

Coach: Justin Myers

Mascot: Mountaineers

 

Overlake:

Season record: 14-4

League finish: #1 in 1A Emerald City League

Run differential: 179-79

Seniors: (3) – Jon Campbell, Arlo Rafael Encarnacion, Austin Mell

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 4-3 (1-0 vs. Coupeville, King’s; 2-1 vs. U Prep; 0-1 vs. CPC, South Whidbey)

Coach: Mike Davidson

Mascot: Owls

 

South Whidbey:

Season record: 17-3

League finish: #2 in 1A North Sound Conference

Run differential: 156-46

Seniors: (2) – Jon Bartel, Kody Newman

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 8-3 (2-1 vs. Cedar Park, Coupeville, King’s; 1-0 vs. Overlake, U Prep)

Coach: Tom Fallon

Mascot: Falcons

 

University Prep:

Season record: 8-6

League finish: #2 in 1A Emerald City League

Run differential: 89-66

Seniors: (3) – Gus Coluccio, Owen Morgan, Keenan Van Deusen

Record vs. district tourney qualifiers: 3-4 (1-0 vs. Coupeville, King’s; 1-2 vs. Overlake; 0-1 vs. CPC, South Whidbey)

Coach: Rex Carlin

Mascot: Pumas

 

Bracket:

http://www.nscathletics.com/tournament.php?tournament_id=2913&sport=6

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Making history on the trail!!

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , , on October 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »

With Catherine Lhamon out with an injury, freshman Alana Mihill was a lone Wolf in the girls cross country race Saturday at bi-districts. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville boys (l to r) TJ Rickner, Kyle Burnett, Uriah Kastner, Sam Wynn and Danny Conlisk wait at the starting line.

Burnett slashes down the trail.

It’s high noon in the photo pit, as Dawnelle Conlisk comes out firing.

CHS coach Natasha Bamberger, a state champ in ’85, watches proudly as a new generation reignites the Wolf cross country program.

Conlisk, who trained and traveled with South Whidbey in recent years, ends his senior season as captain of a complete Coupeville team.

The storied past, vibrant present and bright future of Coupeville cross country, all wrapped into one.

The red and black is back (on the trail).

Coupeville’s reborn cross country program, resurrected after a 20+ year absence, went eight runners strong in its first go-around.

Six of those Wolves were on the line Saturday in South Whidbey for the bi-district meet, and wanderin’ camera clicker John Fisken was there to document things.

To see everything he shot, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Coupeville-Cross-Country-2018-2019/XC-2018-10-27-District-1-meet/

And when you do, remember, any purchases help fund scholarships for CHS senior student/athletes. Circle of life and all.

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Race for today, build for tomorrow!!

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on October 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »

A leg injury prevented sophomore Catherine Lhamon, Coupeville’s top-ranked cross country runner, from racing Saturday at districts. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The season ended a hair too soon, but there was nothing but positive feelings at the end.

While the Coupeville High School cross country team failed to advance any runners to the state meet, with senior Danny Conlisk narrowly missing out on a second-straight trip, the Wolves finished the bi-district meet Saturday in South Whidbey heads held high.

For one thing, this was the first time in 20+ years a Coupeville harrier TEAM was even in competition.

After years of wandering the desert, with the occasional runner here and there training and traveling with other schools, CHS revived its cross country program this fall.

Led by coach Natasha Bamberger, a state XC champ in 1985 for the Wolves, Coupeville went eight strong, with six boys and two girls.

One of those female runners, sophomore Catherine Lhamon, was almost a sure shot to make it to state, based on her previous times.

Unfortunately, a leg injury late in the season prevented her from running Saturday.

Conlisk, who went to state in 2017 while training and traveling with South Whidbey, crushed his previous-best time on the SWHS course by 47 seconds, but just missed making the cut.

He needed to finish in the top 35, but hit the tape in 39th.

While she was hoping to get runners through to Pasco, and was planning to travel as a united team if they did, Bamberger exited bi-districts wearing a huge smile.

“They put it all out there today against a very strong district,” she said. “I am very proud of their effort today and for their first season as a cross country team for Coupeville.

“The team told me they don’t want the season to end,” Bamberger said. “I know what I can improve on as coach and we are all looking forward to off-season cross-training and building a good base for their track and the 2019 cross country seasons.”

Getting the chance to revive a program she once starred for was huge for Bamberger.

“I don’t know how to express how much I loved coaching this team,” she said. “Starting from scratch, this team has succeeded in building a culture around the love of running, working hard, pushing their limits.

“They are an exceptionally inclusive group that has fun while they are at it, which is not easy to do in a tough sport like cross country,” Bamberger added. “The team made some great friends out there on this journey, from coaches and other teams like South Whidbey all embracing and encouraging our new runners all the way.

“I can’t wait to see where my three seniors go next and how this young returning team builds on this year.”

 

Complete Saturday results (5,000-meter course):

 

GIRLS:

Alana Mihill (74th) 24:36.15

 

BOYS:

Danny Conlisk (39th) 18:11.02
Sam Wynn (81st) 20:28.09
TJ Rickner (93rd) 21:28.48
Uriah Kastner (98th) 23:10.12
Kyle Burnett (100th) 24:46.20

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