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Middle school hoops tip off

Posted in Boys Basketball, Middle School, tagged , , , , on November 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Diesel Eck, seen here last season, lets a free throw fly. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The first baskets have been shot, the first shoes have squeaked on the hardwood.

Coupeville Middle School kicked off hoops season Wednesday, with three boys’ basketball games going down against visiting Sultan.

The tip-off was the start of a three-game homestand for CMS, which welcomes King’s and Northshore Christian Academy to town Nov. 19 and 20, respectively.

After that it’s four straight bouts on the road for the Wolves, before they close back at home Dec. 16 against South Whidbey.

How opening night went:

 

Level 1:

Diesel Eck rumbled down low, but always-tough Sultan proved to be a bit too much in a 37-22 win.

Coupeville’s main man in the paint led the Wolves with a team-high 13 points, while Trenton Thule and Chayse Van Velkinburgh each popped for three in support.

Jonathan Kappes (2) and Calvin Kappes (1) rounded out the scoring, with Kamden Ratcliff, Trey Stewart, and River Simpson also seeing floor time for CMS.

The Wolves showed a sharp eye at the free throw line, netting five of seven shots as a team.

 

Team #2:

The young Wolves struggled in the first half, then picked up their offensive flow after the break during a 43-13 loss.

Darius Stewart led CMS with six points, while Gracen Joiner banked in five, and Jacob Lujan chipped in with a bucket.

Colton Ashby, Jonah Meek, Aiden Wheat, Cyrus Sparacio, Cole Van Dyke, Xander Flowers, and Mario Martinez rounded out the roster.

 

Team 3:

The best result of the day, as Coupeville made off with a 20-16 win.

Les Queen had the hot hand for the Wolves, recording half of Coupeville’s points, while Liam Stoner (6), Elijah Cole (2), and Kion Tellery (2) also scored.

Charles Cannon, Jack Bailey, Braxton Beshear, Henry Jackson, and Oliver Miller also made their on-floor debuts.

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Boys hoops set adventuresome schedule

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged , , , , on October 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Chase Anderson swoops to the hoop last season. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The sound of shoes squeaking on the hardwood approaches.

High school basketball practice kicks off across the state Monday, Nov. 18, with the first games for Coupeville arriving a day or two into December.

As it stands now, the Wolf boys have a full 20-game regular season, with half of those games against Northwest 2B/1B League rivals.

CHS squares off with each of the other four 2B schools — La Conner, Mount Vernon Christian, Orcas Island, and Friday Harbor — twice, while only playing once against 1B foes Darrington and Concrete.

The Wolves also travel to Eastern Washington the last weekend in December for two games on the courts at Central Washington University and pick up several new non-conference opponents.

Teams like Morton-White Pass, Wahkiakum, and Napavine all offer Brad Sherman’s squad a chance to face state tourney-level competition, while getting Coupeville a higher profile among basketball observers.

 

JV time listed first, with * = league game:

 

Mon-Dec. 2 — Mount Baker (5:00/6:45)
Fri-Dec. 6 — @ South Whidbey (5:15/7:00)
Sat-Dec. 7 — Clallam Bay (12:30/4:00)
Mon-Dec. 9 — @ Forks (3:15/4:45)
Fri-Dec. 13 — Orcas Island (3:30/5:15) *
Sat-Dec. 14 — Morton-White Pass (2:00/3:45)
Tues-Dec. 17 — @ Mount Vernon Christian (4:30/7:30) *
Fri-Dec. 20 — Sultan (5:15/7:00)
Fri-Dec. 27 — @ Toledo (3:00) — NO JV
Sat-Dec. 28 — @ Kittitas (4:30) — NO JV
Sat-Jan. 4 — @ Wahkiakum (3:30) — NO JV
Tue-Jan. 7 — @ Friday Harbor (4:00/5:30) *
Fri-Jan. 10 — La Conner (5:15/7:00) *
Mon-Jan. 13 — @ Napavine (5:45) — NO JV
Fri-Jan. 17 — @ Darrington (4:30/6:00) *
Tue-Jan. 21 — Concrete (5:15/7:00) *
Fri-Jan. 24 — @ Orcas Island (6:00/4:30) *
Tue-Jan. 28 — Mount Vernon Christian (5:15/7:00) *
Fri-Jan. 31 — @ La Conner (5:15/7:00) *
Fri-Feb. 7 — Friday Harbor (4:00/5:30) * — SENIOR NIGHT

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Hoops! There it (almost) is!

Posted in Boys Basketball, Middle School, tagged , , , , on October 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

A peek back at CMS hoops action from a season ago. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They’ve got dibs on the court.

The Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball program is the first to hit the hardwood, with the opening day of practice set for Oct. 28.

High school hoops get started Nov. 18, while the CMS girls launch their season Jan. 27.

As you count down the days until God’s Chosen Sport returns to center stage, a look at the CMS boys’ schedule:

 

Wed-Nov. 13 — Sultan — 3:15
Tue-Nov. 19 — King’s — 3:15
Wed-Nov. 20 — Northshore Christian — 3:15
Mon-Nov. 25 — @ Granite Falls — 3:15
Tue-Dec. 3 — @ South Whidbey — 3:30
Thur-Dec. 5 — @ Sultan — 3:15
Mon-Dec. 9 — @ Lakewood — 3:15
Mon-Dec. 16 — South Whidbey — 3:15

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Tomorrow’s hoops stars scorch nets today

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged , , , , on July 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Next gen Coupeville hoops stars. (RayLynn Ratcliff photos)

The next generation of Wolf hoop stars is putting in the work today.

A group of incoming Coupeville 5th graders playing SWISH basketball tore up the court this weekend in Arlington, capturing second place at the Hardwood Heat Tournament.

“These boys have worked hard all summer,” said coach RayLynn Ratcliff.

“Joining in on all the youth camps as well as multiple open gyms to grow their skills and love for the game.”

Playing on the mainland, the scrappy Wolves squared off with Lakewood and a Chosen Elite squad, holding their own against the big city ballers.

As Coupeville’s hoops hotshots continue to grow and fine-tune their games, skill is important, but a winning attitude has been their not-so-secret weapon.

“One of the biggest things Brad Sherman and I have been focused on with this group has been JOY!” Ratcliff said.

“Love the game, teamwork and growth!”

 

The squad is:

Brayden Grinstead
Gabe Ketterling
Hayden Mayes
Abel O’Neil
Braxten Ratcliff
Arlo Richards
Brady Sherman
Nico Strong

Getting that sweet, sweet post-game sugar rush. (RayLynn Ratcliffe photo)

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Wolf frosh embraces faith, hard work

Posted in Boys Basketball, Football, tagged , , , , , on July 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Three-sport athlete Liam Blas is part of Coupeville’s incoming freshman class. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Blas)

Same family, new star.

Following in some big footsteps, talented Coupeville High School freshman Liam Blas arrives this fall ready to have an immediate impact on the sports scene.

The oldest son of former Miriam’s Espresso supernova Stephanie (Bonacci) Blas and husband Kevin, Liam hails from a family which features CHS Athlete of the Year winners in Aunt Sherry Bonacci and Cousin Lindsey Roberts.

But the three-sport athlete, who plays football, basketball, and track and field, is ready to make his own mark.

“My goals are to work hard, have fun, and glorify God while doing so,” Blas said.

A diligent worker and gifted student/athlete, the young Wolf doles out praise to many who have helped shape him.

“Jesus has made me the person I am through his holy spirit living inside me,” Blas said.

“My parents have made me who I am because of their care for my physical and spiritual health.”

Oak Harbor Youth Football League guru Junior Scroggins also gets a shout-out.

“Coach Junior coached me to be a strong running back and a physical defensive man,” Blas added.

While he enjoys all of his sports, the gridiron calls to him.

“Football is my favorite sport because I bond stronger with my fellow players more than basketball or track,” Blas said.

“I enjoy being an athlete because all the hard work I put in pays off on game day.”

When he’s not busy on the field, court, or oval, Blas “loves going to church and youth group, playing basketball in my neighborhood, playing video games, hanging with my family, and hanging out with friends.”

Liam is joined by younger brother Luke.

He picks bible and history as his favorite classes, with a shout-out to lunch, and enjoys listening to Christian rap. Some of his favorite musical artists include KB, Lecrae, Hulvey, NF, and Forrest Frank.

With the start of his high school career coming up this fall, Blas is ready for the transition.

“My strengths as an athlete are hustle, speed, and focus,” he said. “I’d like to work on the basics of sports such as dribbling, passing and agility, and sports IQ.”

As he makes his Wolf debut, Blas will also hold to the words of Philippians 4:13.

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

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