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Too early to gloat? Never!!

Posted in North Sound Conference, standings, tagged , , , , , on September 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville football, led by Alex Turner (55), Matt Stevens (72) and Ryan Labrador (holding his ground on the right) is a pristine 1-0 on the season. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Enjoy it while it lasts.

Which should be for about a hot second.

Two days into a new athletic year, King’s High School, which boasts 50+ state titles in its storied history, sits in dead-last place in both sports in which North Sound Conference teams have started playing.

And yes, we’re talking one whole game in both football and girls soccer, and yes, we’re talking a non-conference game at that, and yes, I’m being kinda snarky and petty.

Welcome back to getting needled on a regular basis, you private school princes and princesses, you.

Anyways, at the moment, both Coupeville and South Whidbey, public schools competing with only athletes who live inside their boundaries, are a flawless 1-0 for the 2018-2019 school year and King’s is 0-2.

Quick, someone get their daddy to go donate some dollars to the athlete recruiting budget, stat!

Heh heh…

With volleyball and tennis getting rolling this coming week, the only sports which have played games that count in the win/loss columns are football and soccer.

King’s, the defending 1A state champs on the pitch, were nipped 1-0 by 3A Lakeside, a team which fell in the state quarterfinals a season ago.

In the world of the gridiron, Coupeville whacked Port Townsend 28-18, South Whidbey slipped past Friday Harbor 20-19, Sultan thrashed Vashon Island 55-0, Cedar Park Christian waxed Chimacum 47-7, Granite Falls was squashed 42-0 by Shorewood and King’s fell flat in a 31-13 loss to Lakewood.

 

Current standings through Sept. 2:

 

North Sound Conference football:

School League Overall
COUPEVILLE 0-0 1-0
CPC-Bothell 0-0 1-0
South Whidbey 0-0 1-0
Sultan 0-0 1-0
Granite Falls 0-0 0-1
King’s 0-0 0-1


North Sound Conference girls soccer:

School League Overall
COUPEVILLE 0-0 0-0
CPC-Bothell 0-0 0-0
Granite Falls 0-0 0-0
South Whidbey 0-0 0-0
Sultan 0-0 0-0
King’s 0-0 0-1

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What’s in your wallet?!!

Posted in ticket prices, tagged , , , , , on September 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Ticket prices for the 2018-2019 school year. (Photo courtesy Willie Smith)

New league, new school year, new ticket pricing list.

As fall sports kick into high gear this coming week, with home football, volleyball, soccer and tennis events at Coupeville High School, always a good time to know what you have to pay for, and what you don’t.

So, here’s the breakdown.

During the regular season, CHS only charges admission for volleyball, football and basketball.

Scroll back up to the handy-dandy guide for those prices. Heck, you can even print out the list and laminate it, if you like.

While only three sports require regular season paid admission, the postseason is its own thing.

If the Wolves host playoff games in baseball, softball, track or soccer, expect to fork out some sweet moola to get into the stands.

Same thing if you follow CHS on the road for the postseason, which is also the first place where tennis or cross country fandom will cost you some greenbacks.

And PS, any and all middle school sports events are still free and the best bargain in town.

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Big spikes, big grins!!

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , on September 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Ashley Menges dances her way to success on the volleyball court. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Freshman Izzy Wells has eyes only for the ball.

Zoe Trujillo fires up her favorite serve, The Knee Buckler.

   Super mega fan Charlotte Young has had her morning caffeine, while Michael Davidson is simply tired of people asking for his autograph.

Raven Vick is an oasis of calm in the midst of a raging tempest.

Maya Toomey-Stout glides in for the bump.

One paparazzi shooting another, as Brian Vick gets his close-up.

Noelle Daigneault is already in mid-season form when it comes to nabbing photo ops, which impresses (l to r) Wells, Anya Leavell and Ivy Leedy.

Jumpin’ jamborees, the season has begun.

Coupeville High School volleyball hit the court Saturday at the Oak Harbor jamboree, with the Wolf varsity and JV squads seeing action against the host Wildcats and Cascade.

As the action unfolded, on the court and off, local paparazzi John Fisken clicked away, blowing the dust off his cameras as he also got ready for a new school year.

To see everything he shot, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Coupeville-Volleyball-2018-2019/VB-2018-09-01-Jamboree-at-Oak-Harbor/

When you go, remember, purchases help fund scholarships for CHS senior student/athletes.

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“It was a great starting point!!”

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on September 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville spikers prepare to take the floor Saturday at the Oak Harbor jamboree. (Charlotte Young photo)

“It was a good first outing, finally playing against someone other than ourselves in scrimmages.”

With the regular-season opener coming up fast, Coupeville High School volleyball coach Cory Whitmore was thrilled to unleash his spikers Saturday at the Oak Harbor jamboree.

Facing a pair of big schools, the small 1A Wolves held their own, sweeping three sets from 4A Cascade and dropping three close sets to their 3A hosts.

“It was a great starting point to learn from, especially in our losses to Oak Harbor,” Whitmore said. “We were much more confident stepping on the court versus Cascade and played loose and ahead of their offense, working within our own identity, while with OH we struggled to play to our strengths and remain on the attack.

“As the morning and afternoon progressed, I was happy to see us make small improvements in various areas that will help us to shape our identity and stay strong to a game-plan,” he added.

“This group expects a lot of themselves and are cohesive, quick-learners – I’m excited to get back to practice for a couple days and then take on Friday Harbor at home.”

Coupeville, which went to the state tourney last season, jumps in to the new North Sound Conference while dealing with the loss of a talented group of seniors.

The Wolves return four varsity players — Emma Smith, Ashley Menges, Scout Smith and Maya Toomey-Stout — while also getting back Hannah Davidson after a brief detour to Cali.

As he meshes newcomers with veterans, Whitmore came away impressed with what the first-time varsity regulars are bringing to the floor.

“Emma Mathusek played very well as our libero,” he said. “She played a combination of relaxed and active and I was very impressed with her as she settled comfortably into her role and will be a fun player to watch.

“Zoe Trujillo was very adaptable today, playing both outside and right side hitter at various points during the day,” Whitmore added. “Chelsea Prescott did a fantastic job in her first venture playing back row at the varsity level.

“She remained poised, learning as the day went on and got more and more aggressive attacking the dig forward. I particularly enjoyed learning that her range of serving varies not only deep but placed short-court as well.”

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Wood a winner, on court and off!!

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , , , on September 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »

CHS freshman Eryn Wood runs during volleyball practice. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

So many sports, so little time.

Coupeville High School freshman Eryn Wood springs from an athletic family, and the middle child of three has dabbled in numerous sports over the years.

As a middle school star, she impressed on the volleyball court and shone while competing in both track and field events.

Now, as a newcomer to the world of high school sports, Wood plans to flip track for tennis, giving longtime net coach Ken Stange another talented young player to take under his wing.

This fall, she’s ignoring the possible anguish of her soccer-obsessed family and staying with volleyball.

At least for the moment.

“I have not decided if I will play soccer next fall instead of volleyball,” Wood said. “I am definitely torn between soccer and volleyball because I’ve grown up around a family that worships soccer.

“But I also really enjoy playing volleyball as an outside hitter,” she added. “I enjoy how competitive and exhilarating it can be. I also love when you receive the perfect set to just kill the ball.”

Wood, whose goal for high school is to eventually earn an athletic letter (“I think that’s a good start, given that I’m a freshman”), considers herself a work in progress on the volleyball court.

Cue hard work and constant effort to refine her skills.

“I would say that I’m a good passer and hitter,” Wood said. “Although this is a very crucial part of the game and it really helps to have this as a strong area, serving is definitely one of my weaknesses.”

When she’s away from practices and games, the young Wolf enjoys a wide range of leisure activities.

“I really enjoy reading,” Wood said. “I think it’s just a fun way to disconnect from reality and get your mind off of whatever is stressing you out.

“I also LOVE to travel. I love to experience new cultures and see new places.”

Whether she’s pounding the ball on the court or off exploring, Wood is part of a tight-knit family, and she hails her parents, Robert and Jill, as well as older brother James and lil’ sis Aby, for the joy they bring to her life.

Even when she’s not playing soccer.

“My dad is a soccer coach, so I’m pretty sure he wants me to play soccer,” Wood said. “But he also encourages me to do something different and play volleyball.

“My mom just tells me that she will support me no matter what.”

Her appreciation for family support also carries over to her siblings.

“My brother James, a junior, knows everyone on the volleyball and soccer team,” Wood said. “So he just gives me the insider information.

“I love my sister Aby; it can be tough sometimes having a little sister with such an incredible personality but she really just keeps me on my toes and she supports me just as much.”

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