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Net queens garner letters, awards

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on June 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Delanie Lewis (middle) and Brynn Parker were named the “Best Doubles Team” of the season. (Starla Seal photo)

They aced banquet season.

The Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad capped a successful campaign by handing out awards and letters at a recent team shindig, with singles ace Dahlia Miller being tabbed as MVP.

That award went to “the best overall player: leadership, attitude, coachability, and team spirit.”

Other awards handed out included:

 

Most Improved Player:
Mila Light

 

Rookie of the Year:
Rowan Stoner

 

Best Doubles Team:

Delanie Lewis
Brynn Parker

 

Clutch Performer:
Ember Light

 

Coach’s Award:
Kauri Hamilton

 

Hype Master:
Ashlee Wells

 

Sunblock MVP (Player most prepared for outdoor matches):
Chloe Ferguson

 

Rally Queen:
Sofia Phay

 

Silent Assassin & Best Singles Player:
Tenley Stuurmans

 

Social Butterfly:
Miles Gerber

 

Practice Beast:
Samantha Wallace

 

Team Spirit Award:
Savannah Coxsey

Dahlia Miller smacks a winner. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

 

Varsity letter winners:

Miles Gerber
Kauri Hamilton
Delanie Lewis
Ember Light
Mila Light
Dahlia Miller
Brynn Parker
Sofia Phay
Tenley Stuurmans

 

Participation certificates:

Savannah Coxsey
Chloe Ferguson
Rowan Stoner
Samantha Wallace
Ashlee Wells

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“Everyone played exceptionally well”

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

Mila Light slaps a winner. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Everyone played exceptionally well and showed real determination on the court.”

Playing under sunny skies on the prairie Friday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team held its own with its ritzy private school rival, battling to a 3-3 tie with The Bush School in varsity action.

The Wolves swept all three singles matches, with Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller remaining unbeaten on the season.

“Our singles players continue to dominate on the court,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

“They delivered impressive performances this week, showing grit, smart play, and strong court presence.

“Their focus and consistency were key to our team’s success, and we’re proud of the strength they show on court.”

Chloe Ferguson awaits an incoming serve.

While The Bush School was able to pull out victories in the doubles matches, Coupeville’s coaches were pleased with the effort they saw from their players.

“A special shoutout to the Light sisters (Ember and Mila), who brought great energy and teamwork in their doubles match,” Seal said.

“Their fight and chemistry were clear, and we’re excited to see what they bring to the next match!”

The match marked the return of Sofia Phay from an injury, and she reunited with Kauri Hamilton as if the duo had never been apart.

“Their teamwork and trust in one another create a solid foundation, allowing them to stay composed under pressure and adapt well mid-match,” Seal said.

“It’s clear they enjoy playing together, and their chemistry has become a real asset to the team.”

 

Friday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-1

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker won 8-3

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 8-5

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost 8-4

3rd Doubles — Sofia Phay/Kauri Hamilton lost 8-3

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Miles Gerber lost 8-6

5th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 8-2

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 6-1

Savannah Coxsey sends a ball screaming back across the net.

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Hardcourt aces show great promise

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on April 19, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Dahlia Miller sends the tennis ball flying back. (Parker Hammons photo)

There’s more to the story than the win/loss record.

While it’s true the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad is 0-7 on the season after being nipped 3-2 Friday afternoon by visiting Friday Harbor, that’s not a complete reflection of how the Wolves have been playing.

A team comprised almost completely of younger players and netters new to the game, and one which has dodged a series of injuries, is virtually a shot or two away from being 7-0.

Six of those seven team losses have been by a 3-2 score, with the only one which wasn’t being 3-1 after a singles match was suspended by injury.

As Coupeville rebuilds its program after scraping together a partial roster a season ago, the present, and the future, are much brighter.

And one of the brightest spots is first-year player Dahlia Miller, the lone Wolf to have gone 7-0 this season.

She’s won 13 of 14 sets and been a consistent winner whether playing at #1 or #2 singles.

Friday, with Tenley Stuurmans missing in action, Miller moved to the top of the order and once again delivered, as did Brynn Parker, who slid into the #2 slot.

“It was great!” said CHS coach Starla Seal. “Dahlia and Brynn played well, played quickly, and they were focused and had some beautiful rallies.”

Miller took down a Friday Harbor player, Nikki Cole Clark, who battled at the district tourney last season, which bodes well for this year’s postseason run.

While Coupeville couldn’t get that elusive third win, dropping all three doubles clashes, their duos held up well under pressure.

“Our doubles (teams) played very nicely, great rallies,” Seal said.

“Delanie (Lewis) and Miles (Gerber) showed great promise and I’m very happy with how all of the girls played!”

Coupeville now hits the road for three of its next four matches before closing the regular season at home May 7 with Senior Night.

Brynn Parker (left) and Kauri Hamilton have bright tennis futures. (Shannon Hilborn photo)

 

Friday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Nikki Clark Cole 6-2, 6-2

2nd Singles — Brynn Parker beat Frankie Pignatiello 6-2, 6-4

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Ember Light lost to Hazel Leighton/Norah Leighton 6-1, 6-3

2nd Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Kira Clark/Lyla Ovenell 6-0, 6-0

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber lost to Meadow Carlson/Sophia Ramirez 6-4, 6-2

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost to Daisy Bautista/Kate Curtis 8-1

5th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost to Isabella Derksema/Indi Minter 8-3

Rowan Stoner patrols the net. (Parker Hammons photo)

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Young netters swing deadly rackets

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on April 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Kauri Hamilton unleashes a winner. (Jackie Saia photos)

It’s a familiar pattern.

Tuesday’s home Coupeville High School girls’ tennis match played out almost identically to all the ones which have come before this season.

The Wolves swept the varsity singles matches, with Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller both remaining undefeated.

“Dahlia finished her match quickly and played very consistently,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

But visiting King’s ultimately bounced back to claim the doubles bouts, escaping with a narrow 3-2 win in the non-conference rumble.

Up next for the Wolves is another home match Friday, this time with Northwest 2B/1B League rival Friday Harbor on the slate.

Start time is 3:30 PM.

Miles Gerber keeps a laser focus.

 

Tuesday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Mia Sharp 6-3, 4-6, 10-4

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Abrielle Wahl 6-2, 6-1

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker tied Ava Bjella 2-2 (injury retirement)

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Brynn Parker lost to Kate Marquet/Ellie Van Mieghem 6-0, 6-1

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Melanie Arbune/Zoe Burnett 6-0, 6-0

3rd Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Abby Isaacson/Carly Luckso 6-0, 6-1

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost to Olivia Pacquer/Lexi Reimer 6-1, 6-1

5th Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber beat Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells 6-4 (intra-squad match)

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