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Windy weather, titanic tennis

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on March 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Ember Light (left) and Kauri Hamilton, hardcourt queens. (Bailey Thule photo)

It was a day for adventures.

The Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team went island-hopping right before Spring Break, bopping over to Friday Harbor for a league match.

While on that “other” rock sitting out in the water Friday afternoon, the Wolves weathered windy conditions, a match stopped early for injury, and a shuffled lineup.

And while Coupeville fell 3-1, with the #2 singles match suspended early in the first set, the day was a successful one.

Especially for Dahlia Miller, who slid up from #2 singles to #1 singles with Tenley Stuurmans absent, and proved to be adept no matter what her position on the roster might be.

While Coupeville is 0-1 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 0-3 overall after Friday’s loss, Miller is the reverse, having won all three of her matches this season.

Another highlight was the battle at #2 varsity doubles, a rumble in which both teams sent sister combinations to the court.

Ember and Mila Light repped CHS and put up a strong fight.

With Spring Break roaring on to the scene, the Wolves don’t play another match until April 9, when they host Granite Falls in a non-conference tussle.

 

Friday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Frankie Pignatiello 6-1, 6-2

2nd Singles — Sofia Phay tied Lyla Overell 2-2 (injury)

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Savannah Coxsey lost to Kira Clark/Megan Mellinger 6-0, 6-1

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Hazel Leighton/Norah Leighton 6-3, 6-2

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber lost to Ava Gomez/Sophia Ramirez 6-1, 6-0

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Bella Allen/Charisse Ho 8-0

5th Doubles — Rowan Stoner/Chloe Ferguson lost to Isabelle D./Indi Minter 8-1

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost to Olive Furber/Flora Vaught 8-2

If you play tennis on Friday Harbor, you play by the rules. Or else. (Starla Seal photo)

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Big bats, big gloves, big win

Posted in Softball, tagged , , , , on March 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Sydney Van Dyke (right) racked up four RBI’s Thursday, sparking Coupeville softball to another win. (Photo courtesy Colleen Henderson-Van Dyke)

The Wolves are rolling into Spring Break on a high note.

Crushing the game in every way, the Coupeville High School softball squad ripped off its fourth straight mercy-rule win Thursday, stiff-arming host Friday Harbor 10-0 in five innings.

The victory lifts CHS to 2-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 5-1 overall, and the diamond queens head to the break having outscored their foes 61-9.

While practice will account for some of their time in the near future, the Wolves don’t play a game again until April 8, when they travel to Darrington.

That will give them some time to put out the flames erupting from their bats, rest fab frosh Adeline Mayne’s pitching arm, and allow stellar shortstop Taylor Brotemarkle to heal up from any bruises.

The standout senior was a defensive dynamo Thursday, with one play in particular standing out.

Chasing a bloop fly behind her, Brotemarkle collided with Wolf outfielder Haylee Armstrong and took a knee to the thigh, but still made the play, snagging the rapidly dropping ball for a crucial out.

Consider CHS coach Aaron Lucero impressed.

“Taylor had an absolutely great game defensively,” he said. “Particularly (with the) bloop fly. Tough play, web gem of a catch. She was all over today.”

With Brotemarkle sparkling on defense, and Maynes making it very hard for Friday Harbor to catch up with her wicked pitches, the Wolves were in control from start to finish.

“Another great performance from Addy,” Lucero said. “She’s been absolutely fantastic this year.

“Great mix of pitches and great framing by (catcher) Teagan (Calkins).”

At the plate, the Wolves were locked and loaded, erupting for 13 hits, with every starter getting at least one base-knock.

Coupeville jumped on Friday Harbor for three quick runs in the top of the first to set the tone, with Sydney Van Dyke cracking a two-run single and Armstrong blasting a run-scoring double.

From there, the Wolves added two in the third, again with Van Dyke and Armstrong picking up RBIs, before going off in the fourth to put the game away.

The game-clinching frame featured five straight hits to open the inning, then an RBI sacrifice from Calkins, before two more hits completed a torrid run.

Brotemarkle bashed a two-run double to prove she’s a killer on both sides of the ball, before Mia Farris lofted “a great triple.”

But it was Van Dyke, enjoying her best offensive day of the season, who delivered the mercy-rule run, picking up yet another RBI to make it a sweet 10-0.

While the hits were jumping off the bats, Coupeville also excelled by getting maximum value out of each base knock.

“Heads up baserunning by the team and we really took advantage of every opportunity,” Lucero said.

The Wolves got contributions from all 13 girls to hit the field, with Chloe Marzocca, Chelsi Stevens, and Danica Strong coming off the bench to join the fun in the latter going.

Whether starting or coming off the bench, freshman Chelsi Stevens always gives the Wolves a burst of energy. (Photo courtesy Kristi Stevens)

 

Thursday stats:

Capri Anter — One single
Haylee Armstrong — One single, one double
Taylor Brotemarkle — One double
Teagan Calkins — One single, one double
Mia Farris — One triple, one walk
Jada Heaton — One single
Ava Lucero — One single
Madison McMillan — Two singles
Danica Strong — One walk
Sydney Van Dyke — Two singles

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Winless Wolves nipped in pitcher’s duel

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on March 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Coop Cooper, seen last season, delivered a strong pitching performance Thursday, whiffing 10 on Friday Harbor. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The offensive struggles continue.

Blanked for the fourth time in five games, a largely inexperienced Coupeville High School baseball team fell 3-0 at Friday Harbor Thursday afternoon.

The Wolves, who are learning on the job, fall to 0-2 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 0-5 overall heading into a home non-conference game Saturday against South Whidbey, which sits at 1-3.

There were definite bright spots for Coupeville Thursday.

The three runs surrendered were the fewest by far this season, the Wolves committed a season-low one error, and starting pitcher Coop Cooper whiffed 10 batters in 4+ innings of work.

But the Wolves also went down 1-2-3 in six of seven innings, striking out 16 times against Friday Harbor sophomore hurler Jackson Feliz.

The only frame in which CHS put a runner on base was the top of the fourth, and it was a prime opportunity which didn’t come to total fruition.

With Feliz buzzing through a perfect game, the Wolves suddenly loaded the bases with no outs.

Landon Roberts ripped a liner to right field, Carson Grove got plunked by a wayward pitch, and Camden Glover dropped a bunt single down the third-base line.

For a team which has been outscored 50-3 this season, the chance to bust through was tantalizingly close.

Then the door slammed shut, with Feliz picking up another K, before inducing a double-play ground ball to end the rally.

Friday Harbor, which only had three hits on the day, had just enough offense of its own to salt away the win and claim a sweep of the two-game series between island rivals.

The Wolverines pushed a run across in the third, thanks to a walk, a single, and a wild pitch, before adding insurance tallies in the fifth and sixth.

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New courts, same fight ‘n fire

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , , on March 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans lets it rip. (Bailey Thule photos)

They’re back.

Thanks to new courts being planned, then delayed, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team hadn’t played a home match since spring 2023.

That finally changed Tuesday, as surprisingly warm weather greeted the Wolves and visiting East Jefferson.

“The weather was beautiful — sunny, warm, and the perfect day for a home opener!” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

The match itself was a barn burner, as Coupeville swept the singles matches, while the visitors took the doubles bouts to claim the 3-2 win.

After opening with a pair of non-conference tilts against East Jefferson, which is a mashup of Chimacum and Port Townsend, the Wolves hit the road Friday for their Northwest 2B/1B League opener.

Coupeville will island hop over to Friday Harbor, for the first of four rumbles with their archrivals.

Tuesday’s match was highlighted by a three-set battle royal at #2 singles, with Coupeville ace Dahlia Miller pulling out the victory.

“Dahlia did amazing!” Seal said. “She battled to a third set and just killed it in the third set!

“Great match to watch! Dahlia is a very focused player and we’re lucky to have her!”

Coupeville’s other win came courtesy fab frosh Tenley Stuurmans, who advanced to the state tourney as just an 8th grader, while the new-look doubles teams are finding their groove.

“I’m impressed at how dedicated they are working on all their skills and playing loads of matches,” Seal said.

“Ember and Mila Light worked hard and played two matches, winning their second match against a JV team,” she added.

“This is Mila’s first match; the sisters worked well together and battled out each point.”

From top to bottom, the Wolf roster brought their best games as they officially debuted the new courts.

“All worked hard, and we are so proud of them!” Seal said.

Kauri Hamilton bonds with mom Shannon.

 

Tuesday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Rennie O’Donnell 6-1, 6-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Lewis beat Autumn Cervenlia 6-2, 3-6, 6-1

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Sofia Phay lost to Lucia Fields/Gracie Witherwidge 6-0, 6-2

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Livia Lee/Brooke Tomasetti 6-2, 6-1

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber lost to Olivia Larson/Colline Mosher 6-1, 6-2

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Bella Ferland/Fern French 6-2, 6-3

5th Doubles — Rowan Stoner/Chloe Ferguson lost to Ursula Schmidt/Zinnia Blachtley 6-0, 6-0

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost to Rise Spamm/Sienna Vasques Viento 6-2, 6-1

7th Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light beat Tara Bradley/Brooke Tomasetti 6-4

Ready for battle!

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Wolves storm to strong showing

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on March 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Wolf junior Aleksia Jump won the pole vault Wednesday at a 10-team meet and finished 2nd in the 3200. (Parker Hammons photo)

Let the PRs and wins rain down.

The weather report Wednesday promised death and destruction, or at least epic-sized hail, lightning, and thunder, but the Coupeville High School track team is too quick for Mother Nature.

Putting up a strong team-wide performance in Mount Vernon, the Wolves collected 13 wins, 69 PRs and a triumph in the boys’ team standings at a 10-team meet.

The CHS male athletes, spurred on by eight victories, racked up an even 200 points to stay way ahead of runner-up Mount Vernon Christian, which finished with 126.5.

On the girls’ side of things, MVC survived a three-way battle with La Conner and Coupeville to claim the team title.

The Hurricanes amassed 158 points, with the Braves (125.5) and Wolves (114) hot on their heels.

Coupeville’s seniors lead the way. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Lyla Stuurmans (800, 1600), Cael Wilson (High Jump, Pole Vault), Katie Marti (Shot Put, Discus) and Carson Field (800, 1600) each won two events, while Preston Epp was tops in the 400 and ran a leg on a triumphant 4 x 100 relay unit.

He was joined by Marquette Cunningham, Davin Houston, and Chase Anderson on that squad.

Rounding out Coupeville’s winners were Matthew Ward (Triple Jump), Aleksia Jump (Pole Vault), and George Spear (3200).

The results left Wolf coaches suitably impressed.

“They’re in a groove,” said Bob Martin. “Great meet — fast, focused, and ahead of the storm!”

Part of Coupeville’s squad returns to action this Saturday with an appearance at the Stanwood Freshman/Sophomore Showcase, with the spotlight fully turned on the young guns.

 

Wednesday’s results:

 

GIRLS:

100 — Laken Simpson (5th) 14.0 *PR*; Isa Mc Fetridge (14th) 14.4 *PR*; Willow Leedy-Bonifas (18th) 14.8 *PR*; Violet Devine (28th) 16.3 *PR*

200 — Noelle Western (18th) 33.4; Leedy-Bonifas (20th) 34.6 *PR*; Devine (21st) 36.2 *PR*

400 — Olivia Hall (5th) 1:13.6 *PR*; Western (6th) 1:14.9 *PR*; Marin Winger (7th) 1:21.6

800 — Lyla Stuurmans (1st) 2:40.9; Ivy Rudat (9th) 3:06.9 *PR*; Lillian Ketterling (10th) 3:08.1 *PR*; Mikayla Wagner (12th) 3:19.4; Lexis Drake (13th) 3:22.4

1600 — Stuurmans (1st) 6:12.5 *PR*; Aleksia Jump (6th) 7:08.8; Wagner (8th) 7:18.4; Devon Wyman (10th) 7:55.1 *PR*

3200 — A. Jump (2nd) 15:18.4; D. Wyman (3rd) 16:42.7 *PR*

100 Hurdles — Myra McDonald (12th) 21.1; Ari Cunningham (13th) 21.2 *PR*; Frankie Tenore (15th) 23.9

300 Hurdles — McDonald (8th) 1:03.9; A. Cunningham (9th) 1:04.0 *PR*; Tenore (11th) 1:10.2 *PR*

4 x 100 Relay — Leedy-Bonifas, Mc Fetridge, Hall, Simpson (6th) 58.4

4 x 200 Relay — Mc Fetridge, A. Wyman, Leedy-Bonifas, Hall (7th) 2:07.2

4 x 400 Relay — Drake, Ketterling, Winger, Simpson (3rd) 5:14.9

Shot Put — Katie Marti (1st) 31-11; Emma McFadden (13th) 19-02.50 *PR*

Discus — Marti (1st) 85-07; Ketterling (4th) 71-07; McFadden (18th) 45-07 *PR*

Javelin — Marti (3rd) 89-06

High Jump — Tenore (6th) 4-04; A. Wyman (8th) 4-04

Pole Vault — A. Jump (1st) 7-00; I. Rudat (4th) 5-06

Long Jump — McDonald (7th) 12-2 *PR*; A. Cunningham (10th) 11-05.5

 

BOYS:

100 — Chase Anderson (3rd) 11.4 *PR*; Marquette Cunningham (4th) 11.5 *PR*; Davin Houston (6th) 11.7 *PR*; Marcelo Gebhard (14th) 12.1 *PR*; Nathan Coxsey (25th) 12.6 *PR*; Easton Green (27th) 12.7 *PR*; Richmond Bandong (45th) 13.3 *PR*; Will Tierney (47th) 13.5 *PR*; Nikolas Rogers (53rd) 14.1 *PR*

200 — Anderson (2nd) 23.9 *PR*; Matthew Ward (4th) 24.8 *PR*; M. Cunningham (6th) 25.0; E. Green (12th) 25.6 *PR*; Blake Burrows (14th) 25.7; Dane Hadsall (18th) 26.5 *PR*; Coxsey (20th) 27.1 *PR*; Edmund Wilson (22nd) 27.2 *PR*; Bandong (24th) 28.0 *PR*; Jonah Weyl (26th) 28.5 *PR*; Rogers (27th) 29.1 *PR*

400 — Preston Epp (1st) 54.2; Burrows (7th) 58.9; Hadsall (8th) 1:01.96; Weyl (16th) 1:04.9 *PR*; Tierney (17th) 1:07.4 *PR*; Rogers (18th) 1:11.5 *PR*

800 — Carson Field (1st) 2:08.8; Joshua Stockdale (4th) 2:24.6 *PR*; Solomon Rudat (6th) 2:28.0 *PR*; Kenneth Jacobsen (7th) 2:28.5; Finn Price (9th) 2:33.2 *PR*; Johnathan Jacobsen (12th) 2:41.9 *PR*; Shiloh Sandlin (13th) 2:42.0 *PR*; Isaiah Allen (14th) 3:08.2 *PR*

1600 — Field (1st) 4:44.6 *PR*; Malachi Somes (3rd) 5:08.1; George Spear (4th) 5;15.3; K. Jacobsen (6th) 5:18.3; Stockdale (8th) 5:22.3 *PR*; Ethan Walling (15th) 5:51.7; Allen (18th) 6:12.9 *PR*; Nicholas Wasik (22nd) 6:37.7 *PR*

3200 — Spear (1st) 10:50.3 *PR*; Walling (3rd) 13:08.8; Edmund Kunz (4th) 13:17.4 *PR*

110 Hurdles — Axel Marshall (6th) 19.1; Liam Blas (7th) 20.5 *PR*

300 Hurdles — Blas (4th) 48.07 *PR*; Marshall (5th) 49.8 *PR*

4 x 100 Relay — M. Cunningham, Houston, Epp, Anderson (1st) 45.8; Tierney, Coxsey, E. Wilson, B. Green (7th) 51.1

4 x 400 Relay — C. Wilson, Burrows, Anderson, Epp (2nd) 3:49.6; Coxsey, Weyl, Blas, B. Green (4th) 4:18.3

Shot Put — Zac Tackett (4th) 34-02; Gebhard (8th) 33-08; Khanor Jump (14th) 28-05; Mason Butler (16th) 27-04.50 *PR*; K. Jacobsen (20th) 23-11; Zach Blitch (27th) 20-04 *PR*

Discus — Tackett (3rd) 119-10.5; Butler (5th) 108-04 *PR*; Blas (13th) 80-05.5 *PR*; K. Jump (16th) 74-10; Wasik (18th) 68-03; J. Jacobsen (25th) 62-05.5 *PR*; Blitch (31st) 54-04 *PR*

Javelin — Gebhard (7th) 111-08; Rogers (17th) 86-06 *PR*; J. Jacobsen (31st) 54-04 *PR*; K. Jacobsen (32nd) 46-06 *PR*

High Jump — C. Wilson (1st) 6-00; Houston (10th) 5-02; J. Jacobsen (14th) 4-08

Pole Vault — C. Wilson (1st) 11-06; Marshall (5th) 8-00; S. Rudat (9th) 6-06

Long Jump — Burrows (14th) 16-05 *PR*; Wyatt Fitch-Marron (21st) 15-07.50 *PR*; Sandlin (24th) 14-06.50 *PR*

Triple Jump — Ward (1st) 37-09 *PR*; Marshall (7th) 32-10.50

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