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Wolf runners attack hilly course

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 23, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Christopher Zenz flies across the course at an earlier meet. (Wendy Wasik photo)

“This team can handle any course they encounter.”

Running guru Jon Gabelein, standing in for Coupeville Middle School coach Amber Wyman while she transported her son to college Saturday, guided the young Wolves to a strong team-wide performance in Shoreline.

CMS competed in the 16th annual King’s Roller Coaster Trail Run, placing five female harriers in the top 10.

That group was led by Lillian Ketterling, who claimed 5th place, while the Wolf boys were topped by Isaiah Allen, who hit the tape in 13th place.

Wolves (l to r) Mary Western, Ava Lucero, and Claire Lachnit burn up the oval. (Jon Gabelein photos)

“They were definitely ready to ride the “roller coaster” today,” Gabelein said. “Running hard at the home meet just two days ago didn’t seem to slow them down.

“Maybe we should have two meets a week more often?”

The coach’s enthusiasm was matched by his athletes, with Mary Western telling Gabelein “It was hilly but fun!” and Elizabeth Marshall commenting “It was a roller coaster of pain, but it felt good when it ended!”

Saturday’s 1.6-mile run marked the mid-point of Coupeville’s six-meet middle school season.

Next up for CMS is a jaunt to Granite Falls Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Granite Gallop.

 

Coupeville’s girls celebrate a strong showing.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Lillian Ketterling (5th) 12:46.66
Mikayla Wagner (6th) 12:50.37
Allie Powers (7th) 13:07.12
Laken Simpson (8th) 13:13.33
Anna Powers (10th) 13:22.85
Marin Winger (14th) 14:01.94
Elizabeth Marshall (25th) 15:31.50
Claire Lachnit (30th) 16:12.53
Mary Western (31st) 16:13.90
Ava Lucero (34th) 17:00.73
Amelia Crowder (42nd) 19:00.65

 

BOYS:

Isaiah Allen (13th) 11:46.41
Archer Schwarz (14th) 11:54.94
Cyrus Sparacio (15th) 11:58.46
Johnathan Jacobsen (18th) 12:30.82
Christopher Zenz (27th) 13:51.57
Avery Eelkema (28th) 14:20.04

Johnathan Jacobsen hits the gas.

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Gotta run, gotta snap (pics)

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Zippin’ across the most-beautiful cross country course in the region. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

You can run, but the camera will catch you.

Middle school cross country harriers took over Fort Casey Thursday, as Coupeville hosted a six-team Cascade League meet.

As 138 runners scampered by under the prairie sun, local photographer John Fisken snapped away, with a focus on the two teams from Whidbey Island.

To see everything he shot, pop over to:

 

Coupeville:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/CHS-Cross-Country-2023-2024/MSXC-2023-09-21-CMS-at-Ft-Casey

 

South Whidbey:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/South-Whidbey-HS/MSXC-2023-09-21-SWMS-at-Ft-Casey/

 

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Home turf, strong times

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 21, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Mary Western flies across the tundra in an earlier race. (Wendy Wasik photo)

Defend the home trail.

The Coupeville Middle School cross country team sent 21 runners to the line Thursday, as the Wolves hosted a six-team meet at Fort Casey State Park under sunny skies.

The Lakewood boys and South Whidbey girls claimed team titles, with CMS earning fourth and third, respectively.

Isaac Girma and Corinne Hudders, both 8th graders from King’s, finished atop the individual races, while Coupeville’s Mikayla Wagner and Isaiah Allen notched top 10 performances.

Overall, 138 runners enjoyed the scenic views of Central Whidbey during Coupeville’s only home meet of the season.

CHS cross country runners came out to help their younger counterparts, operating as race marshals and cleanup crew.

“They were such a big help,” said CMS coach Amber Wyman.

“It was a beautiful, sunny Whidbey day!” she added. “We received many compliments on the race and were told multiple times that this was a favorite for many.”

From the weather to the views, the race went off without a hitch.

Fast times and PR’s for many of the Wolves helped put a cherry on the top.

“The Coupeville athletes pushed themselves with several achieving their personal goals,” Wyman said.

“I could go on and on; these athletes impress me each week!”

The Wolves next chance to shine arrives Saturday, when they head off to Shoreline for the King’s Roller Coaster Run.

Coupeville’s male runners crowd the starting line at Ft. Casey. (Amber Wyman photo)

 

Thursday results:

 

GIRLS:

Mikayla Wagner (10th) 10:54.75
Lillian Ketterling (12th) 11:04.03
Laken Simpson (14th) 11:24.20
Allie Powers (15th) 11:26.04
Anna Powers (16th) 11:26.39
Hazel Goldman (20th) 12:04.81
Elizabeth Marshall (35th) 13:30.33
Mary Western (39th) 13:41.47
Ava Lucero (47th) 14:17.44
Claire Luchnit (53rd) 14:54.54
Hailey Goldman (58th) 15:48.52
Amelia Crowder (68th) 17:28.39

 

BOYS:

Isaiah Allen (10th) 9:34.54
Henry Purdue (15th) 9:57.51
Cyrus Sparacio (18th) 10:26.58
Archer Schwarz (23rd) 10:45.86
Edmund Kunz (26th) 10:48.49
Johnathan Jacobsen (30th) 10:58.22
Ossian Merkel (33rd) 11:14.12
River Simpson (38th) 11:26.06
Avery Eelkema (61st) 15:00.32

 

The Wolf girls, ready to rumble in the sunshine. (Amber Wyman photo)

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Ketterling, Green blaze a winning trail

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

The Wolves celebrate Lillian Ketterling’s top 10 finish. (Wendy Wasik photos)

It begins.

A new season of Coupeville Middle School cross country officially kicked off Saturday, with the Wolves travelling to Langley for the 44th annual Carl Westling Invite.

While there, 19 Wolves hit the trail, with 8th graders Lillian Ketterling and Beckett Green zipping across the 3000-meter course to claim top 10 finishes.

Injuries and family obligations reduced Coupeville’s roster a bit, but Wolf coach Amber Wyman came away pleased with the performance of those who were available.

“The athletes that were able showed up to run!” she said. “They all did a great job, pushed themselves hard and it showed.

“I’m very excited to see what this season is going to bring!”

Cyrus Sparacio heads for the finish line.

The Wolves have a busy week ahead of them, with two meets in three days.

Coupeville hosts a four-team Cascade League meet at Ft. Casey next Thursday, Sept. 21, then travels to Shoreline Sept. 23 for the King’s Roller Coaster Run.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Lillian Ketterling (10th) 14:51.87
Allie Powers (11th) 14:53.49
Laken Simpson (13th) 15:10.09
Hazel Goldman (19th) 16:32.39
Elizabeth Marshall (33rd) 18:25.96
Devon Wyman (35th) 18:28.43
Mary Western (36th) 18:30.90
Ava Lucero (48th) 20:44.15
Hailey Goldman (51st) 21:29.72
Amelia Crowder (52nd) 21:31.88

 

BOYS:

Beckett Green (10th) 13:01.22
Isaiah Allen (12th) 13:31.55
Cyrus Sparacio (22nd) 14:22.91
Johnathan Jacobsen (27th) 14:59.88
Archer Schwarz (28th) 15:00.27
Ossian Merkel (32nd) 15:23.55
River Simpson (34th) 15:29.53
Christopher Zenz (43rd) 16:03.04
Avery Eelkema (55th) 20:23.41

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“I am so proud and excited!”

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Landon Roberts is feeling strong as one of Coupeville High School’s cross country captains. (Sherry Bonacci photo)

Whidbey Island was alive with the sound of footsteps Saturday.

The 44th annual Carl Westling Invite in Langley brought out cross country runners, attracting the attention of 29 high schools, including the only one we really care about — Coupeville.

The Wolves had runners in four different races, with harriers pounding across the 3.1-mile course.

“The Westling Invite is always a good one,” said CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting. “It is on island and so many family members and friends are able to attend.”

Several of Coupeville’s runners were making their high school debuts, while virtually everyone nailed PR’s on a sunny, but not too hot day.

On the girl’s side of things, Noelle Western had the best finish, slicing almost two minutes off her time from last year.

Wolf runners (left to right) Aleksia Jump, Erica McGrath, Jasmine Castellanos, Reagan Callahan, Noelle Western, and Ari Armstrong are ready to go. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Meanwhile, Coupeville’s top boys — Carson Field, Landon Roberts, and George Spear — all broke 20 minutes and were separated by less than two seconds.

Seeing her runners move as a pack, pushing and supporting each other, warms Bitting’s heart.

“I know it’s still very early on in the season, but I am so proud and excited for each and every athlete that ran today,” she said.

“They are working hard during practice, they are putting in the miles, working in the weight room and their hard work is paying off,” Bitting added.

“Now to keep them healthy!”

Coupeville returns to action next Saturday, Sept. 23 when it travels to Shoreline for the King’s Roller Coaster Trail Run.

The Wolves were supposed to also compete midweek, but a three-team meet on Orcas Island was cancelled “due to an unavoidable event.”

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Varsity:

Noelle Western (46th) 24:55.47
Ari Armstrong (72nd) 28:29.04
Aleksia Jump (75th) 29:01.89
Reagan Callahan (78th) 31:31.49
Erica McGrath (79th) 32:48.97

 

BOYS:

Varsity:

Carson Field (61st) 19:53.11
Landon Roberts (62nd) 19:54.21
George Spear (63rd) 19:54.76
Ezekiel Allen (71st) 20:33.41
Thomas Strelow (79th) 21:14.84
Kenneth Jacobsen (82nd) 21:21.15
Nicholas Wasik (91st) 22:26.79

 

JV – Level 1

Preston Howard (144th) 22:46.65
Axel Marshall (146th) 22:52.79

 

JV – Level 2

Zach Blitch (198th) 33:04.22

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