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Flag football program kicks off!!

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , on September 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Start playing football today, and one day you could be suiting up for CHS like Hunter Downes (?). (John Fisken photo)

Start playing football today, and one day you could be suiting up for CHS like Hunter Downes (9). (John Fisken photo)

You’re never too young to be a gridiron warrior.

The Boys and Girls Club is starting a four-week flag football program for Coupeville kids in grades 3-6, which will give young athletes a chance to pick up the sport in a fun, low-key environment long before they reach middle and high school.

Cost is $25 and the clinics, which start this Thursday, Sept. 18, will cover offense, defense, throwing techniques, stretching, light conditioning, and rules.

To register, email Jamie@coupevilleboysandgirlsclub.org or call (360) 678-5640.

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Tip your hat to Coach Bob!!

Posted in Basketball, Football, Happy birthday, tagged , , , , , on August 19, 2014| 1 Comment »

Bob Martin, at work and rest.

Bob Martin, at work and rest.

Bob Martin is the unsung backbone of Coupeville sports.

Whether coaching football and basketball, working with the high school boosters or the Boys and Girls Club, volunteering for Race the Reserve road crew work or simply making sure the lights stay on and the PA system works in the CHS gym during games, he’s everywhere at once.

In a small town, you need people like Bob, who are willing to put a lot of time and work in for very little pay, to make things work.

He may not always be in the spotlight, which he seems quite happy about, but he is indispensable.

Plus, he upholds a proud tradition honored by myself and Wolf football coach Tony Maggio, among others, of wearing shorts almost 24-7-365, rain and/or snow be danged.

Good man.

So, on this, his birthday, take a moment to give a hand to the quiet man of Coupeville sports, the guy who helps keep everything running while building for the next generation.

There is a landmark that sits in front of the CHS gym — a rock that is spray painted every time someone has something to get off their chest.

When it comes to Wolf sports, from the pee wees to the big kids, Bob Martin is the real-life embodiment of that rock.

Just don’t go spray painting him any time soon…

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“We have some shining stars waiting to be discovered!!”

Posted in Football, Middle School, tagged , , , on August 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Hunter Wilkinson, one of 11 CMS 7th graders to sign up for football. (Carrie Wilkinson photo)

   Hunter Wilkinson, one of 11 CMS 7th graders to sign up for football. (Carrie Wilkinson photo)

And now the works begins.

Four days before practice starts, Coupeville Middle School football coach Bob Martin has 19 players signed up, with much of the depth coming from untested seventh graders.

Last year’s starting quarterback, Hunter Downes, has moved up to the high school for his freshman year, while dynamic play-makers Gabe and Ty Eck will be suiting up in Oak Harbor as 8th graders.

The hope is they return to Coupeville for the start of high school.

Regardless of who’s on the field, Martin is excited to get back at it.

“Lots of new 7th graders and new 8th graders. I only recognize a few, lots of work to do,” Martin said. “Would love to see more on the field.

“I”ll miss them (the Ecks), but we have some shining stars waiting to be discovered.”

The roster as it stands today:

8th:

Chris Battaglia
Seth David
Ethan Kedrowski
Teo Keilwitz
Kaleb King
Jake Pease
Michael Rice
Dawson Sorrows

7th:

Trevor Bell
Gabe Carlson
Jaushon Clay
Koa Davison
Dawson Houston
Christian Johnson
Shane Losey
Sean Toomey-Stout
Mason Testroet
Nicholas VanBenschoten
Hunter Wilkinson

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“I will never quit!!”

Posted in Football, tagged , , , on July 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Luke Carlson

Luke Carlson

As he heads into his freshman football season at Coupeville High School, two-way lineman Luke Carlson is sure of one thing.

He brings a complete and total commitment to every play, every game.

“I think my main strength is that I will never quit,” he said. “I will keep trying.”

Carlson, who played left guard on the offensive line and defensive tackle the last two years as a middle school player, continues to work at improving his game.

“I enjoy being part of a team and being physically active,” he said. “Something I would like to work on is my ability to hold a block for longer.”

A two-sport athlete (he also competes in track, throwing the shot put and discus), Carlson enjoys “working with my hands and sailing.”

He credits CMS football coach Bob Martin with being a big influence on him, both on and off the field.

“Football definitely has helped me be the person that I am now, but if I had to pick a person, I’d have to say Coach Bob,” Carlson said.

His goals for his first season at the high school level are simple, yet straight forward.

“I would really like to be first string JV,” Carlson said. “And, of course, win some games.”

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This Island? It belongs to Coupeville tonight!!

Posted in Girls Basketball, Middle School, tagged , , , , , on March 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Katrina McGranahan and the CMS 8th grade varsity capped a strong season with a win over their arch-rivals Wednesday.

   Katrina McGranahan and the CMS 8th grade varsity capped a strong season with a win over their arch-rivals Wednesday. (John Fisken photos)

Now it's on to high school basketball for Kyla Briscoe (25) and Co.

Now it’s on to high school basketball for Kyla Briscoe (25) and Co.

CMS 8th grade basketball guru Brett Smedley.

CMS 8th grade basketball guru Brett Smedley.

They went out with a bang.

Closing their season, both of Coupeville Middle School’s varsity girls’ basketball teams thumped host Langley Wednesday.

The Wolf 8th grade varsity came out on top 28-22, while the 7th graders rolled to an impressive 33-20 victory over their Whidbey rivals.

The Falcons got a bit of revenge in the JV games, pulling out 12-6 and 6-5 wins.

A season of big wins and big growth now comes to a close, but the ride was worth it for CMS coaches Bob Martin, Brett Smedley, Ryan King and Christine Wright.

“We are so proud of all the girls!,” Martin said. “Wrapped up the season on very well played defensive games!”

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