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Fall sports make their return

Posted in schedules, tagged , , , , , on March 26, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Maddie Vondrak and the CHS spikers return to the court. (Brian Vick photo)

Wolf senior Drake Borden is back to chase down a few more tennis balls. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Everything’s a bit topsy-turvy.

As sports return from a pandemic shutdown, things are being played out of order this school year, with fall sports following on the heels of spring sports, with winter sports going last.

Also, the schedules are pared down, with games against only conference foes from the Northwest 2B/1B League.

With Coupeville High School moving from 1A to 2B, there’s also another new wrinkle to scheduling, as boys soccer bounces from spring to fall, now being played in the same season as girls soccer.

In addition, the male booters have a somewhat different set of opponents from other Coupeville teams.

While they face Friday Harbor, Orcas Island, La Conner, and Mount Vernon Christian, both Concrete and Darrington don’t play boys soccer.

They are replaced, for this sport only, by Grace Academy, Providence Classical Christian, and Cedar Park Christian (Lynnwood).

While a sister school, that CPC is not the same one which Coupeville played as a member of the 1A North Sound Conference. That former foe springs from Bothell.

Then there’s tennis, which draws only a single opponent — Friday Harbor — across a six-match death rumble.

The Wolverines join the Wolves as the only NWL teams to embrace the art of the drop shot, and, as mentioned above, there are no non-conference matches to supplement the schedule this time around.

And what of ye olde annual tradition of hosting a Homecoming football game, you ask?

With no dance, limited fan attendance at games, and only two home football games (out of four total), probably best to plan for that returning (hopefully) in fall 2021.

Coaching wise, Ken Stange (boys tennis), Kyle Nelson (girls soccer), Marcus Carr (football), and Cory Whitmore (volleyball) are back.

They’re joined by Robert Wood (boys soccer) and Elizabeth Bitting (cross country), both making their debuts in new coaching positions.

The schedules for this COVID-impacted first season back:

 

BOYS SOCCER:

Wed-Apr. 7 — Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Sat-Apr. 10 — Mount Vernon Christian (1:00)
Tues-Apr. 13 — @ Orcas Island — (4:00)
Fri-Apr. 16 — Cedar Park Christian (Lynnwood) — (6:00)
Wed-Apr. 21 — @ Grace Academy — (3:30)
Sat-Apr. 24 — @ Friday Harbor — (12:30)
Tues-Apr. 27 — @ Mount Vernon Christian — (4:00)
Thur-Apr. 29 — Providence Classical Christian — (6:00)
Mon-May 3 — Orcas Island — (4:00)
Wed-May 5 — @ La Conner — (7:00)

 

BOYS TENNIS:

Wed-Apr. 7 — Friday Harbor — (3:30)
Wed-Apr. 14 — @ Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Wed-Apr. 21 — Friday Harbor — (3:30)
Wed-Apr. 28 — @ Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Mon-May 3 — @ Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Thur-May 6 — Friday Harbor — (3:30)

 

CROSS COUNTRY:

Thur-Apr. 15 — HOME — (3:30)
Fri-Apr. 23 — @ Orcas Island — (3:00)
Fri-Apr. 30 — @ Mount Vernon Christian — (4:00)
Thur-May 6 — HOME — (3:30)

 

FOOTBALL:

Fri-Apr. 9 — Friday Harbor — (5:00)
Fri-Apr. 23 — @ Friday Harbor — (6:00)
Fri-Apr. 30 — @ La Conner — (7:00)
Sat-May 8 — Concrete — (7:00)

 

GIRLS SOCCER:

Fri-Apr. 9 — @ Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Wed-Apr. 14 — La Conner — (6:00)
Sat-Apr. 17 — Mount Vernon Christian — (1:00)
Tues-Apr. 20 — Friday Harbor — (4:00)
Fri-Apr. 23 — @ La Conner — (6:00)
Wed-Apr. 28 — @ Mount Vernon Christian — (4:00)
Sat-May 1 — @ Friday Harbor — (12:30)
Tues-May 4 — La Conner — (6:00)
Fri-May 7 — Mount Vernon Christian (6:00)

 

VOLLEYBALL:
**JV plays first in CMS gym, varsity second in CHS gym**

Thur-Apr. 8 — @ Concrete — (5:00/6:30)
Sat-Apr. 10 — Friday Harbor — (3:30/5:00)
Tues-Apr. 13 — La Conner — (5:00/6:30)
Thur-Apr. 15 — @ Darrington — (5:00/6:30)
Sat-Apr. 17 — Mount Vernon Christian — (5:00/6:30)
Fri-Apr. 23 — @ Orcas Island — (4:00/5:30)
Sat-Apr. 24 — @ Friday Harbor — (4:00/5:30)
Tues-Apr. 27 — Concrete — (5:00/6:30)
Thur-Apr. 29 — @ La Conner — (5:00/6:30)
Sat-May 1 — Darrington — (5:00/6:30)
Tues-May 4 — @ Mount Vernon Christian — (5:00/6:30)
Sat-May 8 — Orcas Island — (3:30/5:00)

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Once a Wolf, forever a Marine

Posted in military, tagged , , , , on March 25, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville grad Jonathan Partida is now a member of the United States Marine Corps. (Photo courtesy Michelle Cernick)

Partida and younger brother Kevin were part of the first CHS football team to post a winning record since 2005. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The Few … The Proud … The Wolves.

Coupeville High School alumni Jonathan Partida has made the jump from one pack to another, graduating from Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego.

The 2020 CHS grad, who played multiple sports during his time at the school, now goes into infantry training.

During his time as a Wolf, Partida was part of a unique class which lost many of the traditional senior class events, as the country went through the beginning of the pandemic.

Before COVID seeped into everyday life, he was part of the first CHS football team to post a winning record since 2005.

A receiver and defensive back, Jonathan was joined on the team by younger brother Kevin.

News of Partida’s rise as a Marine has brought joy to family and friends.

“I couldn’t be more proud of him if it was my own son,” said Coupeville Middle School soccer coach Reese Cernick.

His wife, Michelle, couldn’t agree more.

“Jonathan and (my son) Chris were best friends and Jonathan is like an adopted son to us,” she said.

“We love him and are so grateful to have him in our life.”

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Sellgren family still rules athletic world

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , , on March 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Donavan Sellgren hangs out with his sister. (Misty Sellgren photo)

Wolf Nation is everywhere.

While Donavan Sellgren never attended Coupeville High School, he is a vital part of one of our town’s most-successful athletic families.

Mom Misty was a three-sport star at CHS (volleyball, basketball, softball), one of the best during my run as Sports Editor at the Whidbey News-Times.

Uncle Nick also shone brightly during his time as a Wolf, and actually still holds the school career record for sacks.

And then there’s grandpa Vinny, who gave Ron Bagby a run for the title of the Wolf football coach with the shortest shorts.

But we’re in 2021 now, and Donavan, who graduated from Arlington High School, is the Sellgren currently front and center in the sports world.

Saturday, he made his season debut on the gridiron with Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana.

The sophomore wide receiver came up big, teaming up with quarterback Drew Korf on a 95-yard touchdown pass, but the Battlin’ Bears were nipped 14-12 by six-time NAIA national champ Carroll College.

It’s the first of four games for Donavan and Co. during this pandemic-shortened spring football season.

When he’s not hauling in touchdown passes, Dawn and Vinny Sellgren’s grandson is majoring in Health and Human Performance: Exercise Science.

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Wolf football enters a Golden age

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , on March 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Cade Golden

A flashback to middle school days in Coupeville. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

One came back.

Back in 2016, Coupeville Middle School football coach Bob Martin had a roster full of talented players.

Then life stepped in, with at least six of those guys departing.

Two chose to attend high school in Oak Harbor, while four left Whidbey Island after family moves.

But now, in a pleasant plot twist, Cade Golden — the big-armed quarterback from that group — is returning to finish his prep career where it began.

After playing three seasons in Alabama, the last two for a school which won back-to-back 7A state titles, he will suit up as a senior for Coupeville High School when the pandemic-shortened season begins March 29.

The move back to The Rock reunites Golden with former CMS teammates such as Ben Smith, Sage Downes, and Dakota Eck.

“I’m extremely excited!!,” Golden said. “I can’t wait to see everyone and get to work.”

After his family returned to its Alabama roots, moving to be closer to relatives, the QB played at several schools, finishing his run there at Thompson High School in Alabaster.

Golden was the backup to Thompson QB Conner Harrell, who threw for 3,400+ yards and 40 touchdowns this season, against just three interceptions.

While he didn’t start for the state champs, Golden’s work ethic and talent (plus a 4.0 GPA) has attracted a fair amount of college heat.

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he has offers from schools such as LaGrange College, Clarke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Norwich University, Birmingham-Southern, and Sewanee: University of the South.

He also has Preferred Walk-On offers from at least two NCAA D-1 schools, Florida State and Tennessee.

While Golden is excited for the return to Coupeville, the feeling is equaled by his former (and future) teammates.

“With how minimal this season is, it’s great to have him back there,” Ben Smith said. “Especially with how crucial this season goal is, and his work ethic for goals like that is what we need on this team right now.

“I’m happy to have him back and he’s gonna do great things here once again.”

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A final bow for the ‘Cats

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , , on March 11, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Matthew Kelley, who once upon a time ruled the Coupeville sports world, enjoys his Senior Night in Oak Harbor. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Jake Mitten, another Wolf turned ‘Cat, celebrates with his parents, grandma Carmen McFadyen, and lil’ sis Ava. Grandpa Jack would be proud.

We’re off to Oak Town.

Yes, yes, this blog is called Coupeville Sports, but Thursday was Senior Night for the Oak Harbor High School football squad, which includes two guys who grew up playing sports here in Cow Town.

So, as a tribute to Matthew Kelley and Jake Mitten, who gave me plenty to write about during their junior high days, we present an assortment of photos courtesy John Fisken.

The other six photos are a mix of Wildcat gridiron players and cheerleaders, chosen pretty much at random by me, the guy who can only ID the former Wolves.

But, pop over to the link below and you can find glossy pics for every senior who participated.

Plus, Fisken has left this gallery open, which means you can download photos for free.

So, win-win.

 

2021-03-11 FB and Cheer senior night – John’s Photos

 

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