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Whether it’s fishing or hoops, Braxten Ratcliff is always ready to score. (Photo courtesy RayLynn Ratcliff)

They know how to make the net jump.

Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball teams have played twice so far, reaching the quarter mark of their eight-game campaign.

Playing exclusively on the road in the early going, 25 different Wolves have slipped the ball through the twines, combining to rattle the rims for 184 points.

Seven of those CMS hoops stars have already hit double digits, and it’s a wide-open race for top honors as Coupeville preps for yet another road trip to play at Northshore Christian Academy Thursday afternoon.

While the front end of the schedule is stacked with bus and ferry trips, the Wolves will play their final three games, and four of their last five, on their home court.

Scoreboard operators, get ready to rumble!

 

Through Nov. 19:

Braxten Ratcliff – 26
Diesel Eck – 23
Trey Stewart – 14
River Simpson – 13
Luke Blas – 11
Dreyke Mendiola – 11
Les Queen – 11
Nico Strong – 8
Abel O’Neil – 7
Jack Bailey – 6
Kamden Ratcliff – 6
Brady Sherman – 6
Liam Stoner – 6
Xander Flowers – 5
Logan Flowers – 4
Henry Purdue – 4
LJ Schultz – 4
Alton Hansen – 3
Mario Martinez – 3
Hayden Maynes – 3
Xander Beaman – 2
Logan Dees – 2
Jon Driscoll – 2
Brayden Grinstead – 2
Gracen Joiner – 2

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All hail your offensive king! (Photos courtesy Taylor Little)

They love the longball and winning.

The red-hot ‘n rolling Central Whidbey Little League Majors baseball team is off to a 6-0 start on the season after bombing Anacortes 21-1 Thursday night.

The free-wheeling, offensive-fireworks-delivering diamond crew get back at it with home games at Coupeville’s Rhododendron Park Tuesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 8.

Both games start at 6:00 PM.

Coached by Curtis Ashby, Nate Driscoll, and Jason Joiner, the team has a powerhouse roster:

Colton Ashby
John Driscoll
Logan Flowers
Xander Flowers
Gracen Joiner
Micah McCloskey
Jonah Meek
Adrian Mitchell
Braxten Ratcliff
Brady Sherman
Nico Strong
Cole Van Dyke
Burke Winger

Coupeville’s next juggernaut.

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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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