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Wolf trio let the hammer fly

Posted in Track, tagged CHS Wolves, Erica McGrath, Evergreen State College, hammer throw, Katie Marti, Mason Butler on May 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

It’s hammer time for (l to r) Katie Marti, Erica McGrath, and Mason Butler. (Bob Martin photo)

There’s a few more stops left on the journey.

While the state track and field championships wrapped up Saturday in Yakima, three Coupeville throwers headed to Olympia Sunday for the Washington State High School Hammer Championships.

The event, which is not sanctioned by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, drew 52 chuckers to the Evergreen State College.

Wolf junior Katie Marti finished 18th in the girls’ competition, nailing a PR of 80 feet, 11 inches, while senior Erica McGrath was 21st at 63-11.

On the boys’ side, junior Mason Butler claimed 23rd, launching a throw of 78-06, almost five feet better than his previous PR.

Kimberly Beard of King’s and Dylan Gilliland of Tumwater took home top honors.

And there’s still one more track event ahead on the schedule, as Coupeville junior Lyla Stuurmans is slated to compete in the heptathlon May 31-June 1 at the Washington State Combined Events Championship.

That all-star showdown goes down at Lake Stevens High School.

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All the cameras, all the angles

Posted in Cheer, Cross Country, Football, soccer, Volleyball, tagged CHS Wolves, Erica McGrath, Jill Prince, Miles Gerber, Senior Night on September 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Jill Prince, the most fashionable rules enforcer in the kingdom of volleyball. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The cameras never stop clicking.

A vast army of photo-happy paparazzi stalk the sidelines of Wolf games, snapping pics and allowing me to use their work here on Coupeville Sports.

Since I’m a writer and not a photographer, it’s a great deal for me, and one I appreciate.

Chase Anderson sprints away from a crowd. (Parker Hammons photo)

Carson Field (1802) and Thomas Strelow pound for the finish line. (Wendy Wasik photo)

The ever-electric Grey Peabody (8) delivers both thunder and lightning. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Miles Gerber fires up the crowd. (Bailey Thule photo)

Erica McGrath makes a final push. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wolf linemen Zane Oldenstadt (left) and Mikey Robinett bask in the afterglow of Friday Night Lights. (Michelle Glass photo)

Coupeville seniors (l to r) Ava Mitten, Cole White, Hank Milnes, Nick Guay, Quentin Simpson-Pilgrim, Andrew Williams, and Sophia Broderick. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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“I am so proud and excited!”

Posted in Cross Country, tagged CHS Wolves, cross country, Erica McGrath, Landon Roberts, Westling Invitational 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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“They all ran very strong”

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged CMS Wolves, cross country, Erica McGrath, Hank Milnes, road trip on September 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Cole White had the fastest time of any Coupeville Middle School cross country runner Wednesday in Lakewood. (Morgan White photo)

Strength in numbers, strength in talent.

The Coupeville Middle School cross country squad trekked to Lakewood Wednesday for a seven-team meet, bringing along a full team and placing eight runners in the top 20, four girls and four boys.

Ayden Wyman claimed top honors for the Wolf girls during the 1.7 mile race, notching 11th place, while Cole White led the CMS boys, hitting the tape in 14th place.

That capped a busy day in which the Wolf harriers shared a bus with the CMS boys soccer squad, then arrived to find the course in Lakewood had been altered from last year.

Whether they were familiar with the course or not, the Coupeville runners made their coach proud.

“The boys ran beautifully … that number five spot is still up for grabs,” CMS cross country guru Elizabeth Bitting said. “The girls had a few new faces run. They all ran very strong!”

While she’s always tracking times and places, the Wolf coach especially enjoys seeing her young athletes make a mark in society, as well.

“The highlight of the day was being told that one of our runners (Gabe Reed), after he finished, he turned around, ran back on the course and started cheering on the runner behind him!,” Bitting said.

“Sportsmanship at its finest!!!”

Wednesday results (7th/8th graders):

GIRLS:

Ayden Wyman (11th) 12:24.18
Erica McGrath (15th) 13:09.06
Marlen Montiel (16th) 13:18.36
Edie Bittner (17th) 13:26.65
Sofia Milasich (25th) 13:59.58
Aubrey Blitch (32nd) 15:05.93

BOYS:

Cole White (14th) 10:34.67
Landon Roberts (16th) 10:35.19
Jack Porter (18th) 10:38.15
Hank Milnes (19th) 10:42.81
Hayden Harry (42nd) 12:00.64
Johnny Porter (57th) 12:51.21
Thomas Strelow (60th) 13:00.76
Gabe Reed (76th) 18:48.78