They can mug Camden Glover, but they can’t stop him from scoring. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
They’re ready for the spotlight.
With nine seniors on the current Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball squad, there will be plenty of open roster spots next year.
Ready to move up and make their mark? This year’s JV players, who capped an impressive run Tuesday night.
Destroying host La Conner 74-32, with 11 of 12 players scoring, the Wolves finish 7-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 14-2 overall.
Coupeville’s only losses were a one-point game with 3A Oak Harbor decided on the final play, and a three-point loss to 1A Mount Baker in the season opener.
Other than that, the Wolves ran wild all season.
“Both coaches are super proud of the progress each boy made in this season,” said JV co-coach Jon Roberts.
“We feel confident that we have provided (varsity) coach (Brad) Sherman with a team he can win a championship with next year.”
“So, you’re going to go out there and run ’em off the floor. Any questions?”
Tuesday’s beat-down, like most of the Wolf wins, was an explosive affair fueled by a team-wide attack.
You might stop one of the incoming Wolves flying down the hardwood, but there are four more guys, all capable of filling up the hoop, hot on his heels.
Six different CHS players popped the net as they built a 23-5 advantage by the first break, with Johnny Porter and Aiden O’Neill leading the way.
Jump to the second quarter and it was Jack Porter and Sage Arends bringing the pain, both collecting six points — with Arends notching a pair of three-balls — as Coupeville shoved the lead out to 42-16 at the half.
The second half was more of the same, as a different Wolf led the offense in each frame.
In the third quarter it was rampaging big man Camden Glover, throwing down eight of his team-high 12 points, while the fourth quarter was a showcase for Davin Houston, who stung the Braves in multiple ways.
Literally, as the furious frosh knocked down a three-ball, a two-point bucket, and a free throw in the quarter.
Jack Porter finished with 10 in limited minutes to back up Glover and his 12, while O’Neill (9), Johnny Porter (8), Jayden McManus (8), Arends (6), and Houston (6) all filled up the book.
But wait, cause they’re not done!
Makai Myles (5), Riley Lawless (4), Easton Green (4), and Landon Roberts (2) also scored, while Malachi Somes made his presence felt on the defensive end of the floor.
Final scoring stats:
Camden Glover – 211
Jack Porter – 174
Johnny Porter – 133
Aiden O’Neill – 111
Landon Roberts – 86
Riley Lawless – 62
Malachi Somes – 45
Jayden McManus – 44
Davin Houston – 40
Easton Green – 25
Sage Arends – 13
Makai Myles – 11
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