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Coupeville’s seniors are ready for a final run. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Sometimes you run head-first into a hardwood killer and can’t do all that much about it.

That was the reality for the Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball squad Monday, as it fell 53-34 to visiting Mount Baker in the season opener.

The Wolves were scrappy, the Wolves were animated, the Wolves were committed.

But the Wolves didn’t have 6-foot-2 sophomore Rebeca Soares anchoring its lineup, and Coupeville could do little to contain a young woman who played for Brazil in the 2023 edition of the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship.

Back in the USA, the latest link in a remarkable family tree of basketball excellence lived up to her predecessors.

And those predecessors include older sisters Stephanie and Jessica, who led Mount Baker to a state hoops title in 2017 — upsetting undefeated Cashmere and Hailey Van Lith.

As well as mom Susan, who pumped in 27 points a game across two trips to state in the mid-’80s, and Grandpa Art, who played center on a state-title winning team at Baker back in 1958.

Coupeville, which suits up no one taller than 5-foot-10, hung tough with the rampaging Soares and company for a while, though.

Teagan Calkins dropped a free throw through the net to account for the Wolves first point of the season, while Katie Marti drilled the bottom of the net out on a three-ball to end the first quarter.

Down 16-9 heading into the second quarter, the Wolves got a sweet bucket from Calkins, who came up from beneath the rim, twisting through the defense to get her shot off.

And then Baker got brutal, ripping off 14 straight points and 20 of the next 24 to push its lead out to 36-15 at the half.

Coupeville had its moments in the second half but couldn’t get the deficit back into single digits.

The Wolves opened the third on an 8-2 run, with Calkins and Lyla Stuurmans nailing treys, but the Mountaineers responded by scoring the next 11 points to seal the deal.

With Soares sitting much of the fourth quarter, the Wolves had some room to rumble and outscored their rivals 11-4 to end the game on a positive note.

CHS junior Danica Strong, making her debut for the school where mom Danette Beckley pumped in 249 points back in the day, snagged her first buckets while wearing red and black.

A three-ball from the top allowed her to become the 248th CHS girl to score in a varsity game across the past 51 seasons, and she immediately followed with a pretty turnaround jumper in the paint on the very next play.

There were actually two new additions to the all-time scoring chart, as freshman Tenley Stuurmans tickled the twine on a free throw late to join big sis Lyla in the pantheon.

Calkins paced the Wolves with a team-high 13 points, while Marti (8), Strong (5), Mia Farris (4), Lyla Stuurmans (3), and Tenley Stuurmans (1) rounded out the offensive show.

Madison McMillan, Haylee Armstrong, and Jada Heaton also saw floor time for Megan Richter’s squad, which has two games coming up this weekend.

The Wolves travel to South Whidbey Friday, Dec. 6, then host Clallam Bay the next day.

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Coupeville’s JV hoops stars kicked off a new season Monday night. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

First game in the books and another transition made.

Former Coupeville High School hoops star Scout Smith made her debut as a head coach at her alma mater Monday, guiding the Wolf JV girls’ basketball team in its opener against visiting Mount Baker.

And while a young CHS team couldn’t pull out a win, falling 54-31 to a more-veteran squad, there were plenty of positives for the home team.

Coupeville got stronger on the offensive end of the floor as the game went on, upping its point total in each quarter, from three to four to 10 and then finally 14.

That meant the Wolves also won the fourth quarter, with freshman Adeline Maynes tossing in eight of her team-high 13 points to lead the way.

Haylee Armstrong rattled the rims for 10 in support, while also netting her team’s lone three-ball.

Ari Cunningham (3), Ava Lucero (3), and Capri Anter (2) also scored, with Chelsi Stevens, Jeann Nitta, Willow Leedy-Bonifas, Lexis Drake, Amelia Crowder, Marin Winger, and Sydney Van Dyke also seeing floor time.

Smith and her young guns return to the court this Friday, Dec. 6 when they travel down to Langley to face next-door neighbor South Whidbey in another non-conference tilt.

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Katie Marti knocks down a bucket. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The record is safe, it would seem.

When Brianne King finished her torrid run as a Coupeville High School basketball player in the early 2000’s, she had rippled the nets for a school-record 1,549 points.

And that mark has been untouched by any Wolf since then, girl or boy, even after Logan Downes claimed the all-time male mark at the school last season, finishing with 1,305.

But while I can 99.99999% guarantee King’s mark is not falling during the 2024-2025 season, that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of movement on the all-time girls’ scoring chart.

Across the past 50 seasons, there are 247 girls whose varsity baskets I’ve been able to track down, though that first season is still AWOL largely thanks to Wallie Funk being sexist and not doing his job properly at the Whidbey News-Times back in 1974.

But we go with what we have, while continuing to dig.

Seniors Katie Marti (#59), Lyla Stuurmans (#64), and Mia Farris (#89) lead seven active players on the list, while Madison McMillan is just seven points shy of cracking the top 100 scorers as well.

The chase goes on, and gets underway this coming Monday, Dec. 2, when the Wolves host Mount Baker in the season opener.

Let the nets start kickin’.

 

CHS varsity girls’ basketball career scoring chart (1974-2024):

Brianne King – 1549
Zenovia Barron – 1270
Makana Stone – 1158
Megan Smith – 1042
Ann Pettit – 932
Ashley Ellsworth-Bagby – 892
Terry Perkins – 673
Lexie Black – 622
Kristan Hurlburt – 598
Tina Lyness – 594

Marlene Grasser – 574
Judy Marti – 545
Brittany Black – 502
Jen Canfield – 497
Erica Lamb – 497
Emily Vracin – 467
Tina Barker – 464
Vanessa Davis – 448
Lindsey Roberts – 448
Maureen Wetmore – 438

Sarah Powell – 425
Mika Hosek – 424
Cassidi Rosenkrance – 423
Maddie Georges – 407
Ashley Manker – 404
Shawna West – 388
Katie Smith – 374
Whitney Clark – 359
Amy Mouw – 353
Tracy Taylor – 350

Kailey Kellner – 339
Amanda Allmer – 331
Misty Sellgren – 331
Taniel Lamb – 330
Marie Grasser – 321
Mia Littlejohn – 317
Amanda Fabrizi – 299
Scout Smith – 290
Bessie Walstad – 288
Hailey Hammer – 282

Madeline Strasburg – 261
Carly Guillory – 260
Sarah Mouw – 259
Julie Wieringa – 252
Danette Beckley – 249
Chelsea Prescott – 249
Marlys West – 247
Kendra O’Keefe – 244
Breeanna Messner – 235
Hilary Kortuem – 231

Ema Smith – 228
Mikayla Elfrank – 227
Annette Jameson – 223
Beth Mouw – 216
Lisa Roehl – 216
Alita Blouin – 215
Audrianna Shaw – 212
Linda Cheshier – 210
Katie Marti – 208
Izzy Wells – 204

Pam Jampsa – 202
Julia Myers – 202
Kim Warder – 193
Lyla Stuurmans – 192
Kacie Kiel – 188
Stephanie Clapp – 185
Kassie Lawson – 184
Heather Davis – 182
Jaime Rasmussen – 181
Trudy Eaton – 180

Heidi Bepler – 179
Jodie Christensen – 174
Aimee Messner – 168
Danielle Vracin – 167
Sherry Bonacci – 165
Marie Hesselgrave – 165
Marilyn Brown – 164
Hayley Ebersole – 163
Yashmeen Knox – 163
Traci Perkins – 161

Suzette Glover – 159
Carolyn Lhamon – 153
Jai’Lysa Hoskins – 151
Jennifer Bailey – 150
Emily Young – 149
Vanessa Bodley – 146
Joli Smith – 142
Jennie Cross – 140
Mia Farris – 135
Savina Wells – 133

Taya Boonstra – 132
Sarah Burgoyne – 126
Christi Messner – 125
Kayla Lawson – 124
Avalon Renninger – 123
Gwen Gustafson – 122
Cheryl Dunn – 119
Ryanne Knoblich – 119
Hannah Davidson – 116
Jill Whitney – 116

Sarah Wright – 115
Laurie Estes – 114
Debbie Snyder – 113
Tiffany Briscoe – 111
Madison McMillan – 110
Lauren Escalle – 109
Sally Biskovich – 108
Kara Harvey – 108
Kalia Littlejohn – 106
Kyla Briscoe – 104

Kelly Snyder – 104
Sue Wyatt – 100
Lupine Wutzke – 98
Monica Vidoni – 97
Christine Barr – 95
Lauren Grove – 95
Babette Owensby – 93
Toni Thiefault – 92
Jennifer Pettit – 85
Laura Young – 83

Marnie Bartelson – 81
Cheryl Pangburn – 79
Courtney Arnold – 78
Tonnalea Rasmussen – 78
Sharon Jolly – 75
Amanda Manker – 73
Beth Cavanaugh – 72
Wynter Thorne – 68
Rachelle Solomon – 64
Lindsey Sherwood – 61

Ann Kahler – 60
Teagan Calkins – 59
Ja’Kenya Hoskins – 59
Chelsea Rosenkrance – 59
Judy Wallace – 58
Rose Marti – 57
Jean Wyatt – 57
Jennifer Eelkema – 55
Christine Larson – 53
Courtney Boyd – 52

Jada Heaton – 52
Kari Johnson – 52
Erin Ryan – 52
Anya Leavell – 51
Nicole Shelly – 50
Traci Barker – 49
Paige Mueller – 49
Stephanie Kipp – 48
Lynn Wilson – 47
Andilee Murphy – 46

Janiece Jenkins – 43
Meghan Metlow – 43
Tia Wurzrainer – 43
Jessy Caselden – 41
Karen Jampsa – 40
Jennifer Meyer – 40
Jill Keeney – 39
Suzanne Enders – 38
Mandi Murdy – 37
Shawn Diem – 35

Min Powell – 35
Abby Mulholland – 32
Lauren Rose – 32
Tammie Hardie – 31
Nezi Keiper – 29
Shannon Rutledge – 29
Taylor Sherman – 29
Anna Myhr – 28
Kirsty Croghan – 27
Lori Friswold – 27

Sarah Vass – 27
Tina Jansen – 26
Kim Stuurmans – 26
Kathy Jolly – 25
Shelby Kulz – 25
Kylie Van Velkinburgh – 25
Melissa Cox – 23
Haley Marx – 23
Haylee Armstrong – 21
Lori Hart – 21

Skylar Parker – 21
Allison Wenzel – 21
Courtney Williams – 21
Aleshia McFadyen – 20
Nancy Dyer – 18
Dina Lanphere – 18
McKenzie Bailey – 17
Carol Estes – 17
Kristina Clark – 16
Dawn Clampet – 15

Nicole Laxton – 15
Mollie Bailey – 14
Lindsey Tucker – 13
Jeannette Fixel – 12
Tammy Shubat – 12
Nikki Snyder – 12
Kelly Ankney – 11
Naomi Prater – 11
Michelle Riddle – 11
Emily Wodjenski – 11

Alyssa Kelley – 10
Zarah Leaman – 10
Toni Hudson – 9
Georgie Smith – 9
Cindy Bennett – 8
Susan Estes – 8
Ami Garthwaite – 8
Eileen Hanley – 8
Keri Iverson – 8
Kristine Macnab – 8

Michelle Smith – 8
Carlie Rosenkrance – 7
McKayla Bailey – 6
Lexi Boyer – 6
Rhiannon Ellsworth – 6
Debbie Johnson – 6
Grace LaPoint – 6
Skyler Lawrence – 6
Corrin Skvarla – 6
Janie Wilson – 6

Kayla Arnold – 5
Katy Bennett – 5
Penny Griggs – 5
Marissa Slater – 5
Denise McGregor – 4
Jessica Sherwood – 4
Kara Warder – 4
Reese Wilkinson – 4
Christina Mowery – 3
Samantha Roehl – 3

Ashlie Shank – 3
Jamie Townsdin – 3
Brenda Belcher – 2
Rusty Brian – 2
Carol Davis – 2
Lisa Davis – 2
Nicole Fuller – 2
Bryley Gilbert – 2
Cathy Higgins – 2
Daisy Kent – 2

Katie Kiel – 2
Charlotte Langille – 2
Brynn Parker – 2
Morgan Stevens – 2
Tracy Barber – 1
Amy Biskovich – 1
Corinne Gaddis – 1

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Bennett Richter cradles his lil’ daughter last winter. Now his offspring is a ready-to-rumble one-year-old. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Family life calls.

With a precocious young daughter ready to learn the art of the crossover dribble and a wife who’ll be deep in coaching basketball during the winter, Bennett Richter is stepping back just a bit.

The ever-popular coach is still in charge of the Coupeville High School football program, but after two years, he will let others guide the town’s middle school girls’ hoops players.

Richter’s departure from the CMS post will be official once approved by the school board at its meeting next week.

In his resignation letter, he offered his thanks and well wishes.

 

Over the past two years, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the team and have learned so much about coaching and supporting young athletes.

Watching these players grow and develop both on and off the court has been a rewarding experience that I will always treasure.

As I look forward to spending more time with my one-year-old daughter, I am also excited to have the opportunity to support my wife as she continues her own journey as a basketball coach.

While stepping away from this position is bittersweet, I am grateful for the memories, friendships, and valuable lessons I have gained during my time with the team.

Thank you for the trust you placed in me and for all the support from the school, the students, and their families.

I look forward to cheering on the team from the sidelines and celebrating their continued success.

Warm regards,

Bennett Richter

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Teagan Calkins body slams a foe to the floor last season. (Jackie Saia photo)

Hark, the hardwood calls.

The first day of high school basketball practice in Washington state is Monday, Nov. 18, with games kicking off for the Coupeville High School girls a hair over two weeks later.

The Wolves are set for a 19-game slate right now, with 10 of those contests against their Northwest 2B/1B League rivals.

CHS squares off with 1B schools Darrington and Concrete once, while lacing up the sneakers twice against its 2B foes — Orcas Island, La Conner, Friday Harbor, and Mount Vernon Christian.

The schedule includes a two-game late-December trip to Central Washington University for Megan Richter’s varsity squad, plus a smattering of new-to-us opponents such as Morton-White Pass and Wahkiakum.

 

JV time listed first, with * = league game:

 

Mon-Dec. 2 — Mount Baker (6:45/5:00)
Fri-Dec. 6 — @ South Whidbey (7:00/5:15)
Sat-Dec. 7 — Clallam Bay (2:15) — NO JV
Mon-Dec. 9 — @ Forks (3:15/4:45)
Fri-Dec. 13 — Orcas Island (5:15/3:30) *
Sat-Dec. 14 — Morton-White Pass (3:45/2:00)
Tues-Dec. 17 — @ Mount Vernon Christian (3:00/6:00) *
Fri-Dec. 20 — Sultan (7:00/5:15)
Fri-Dec. 27 — @ Kittitas (4:30) — NO JV
Sat-Dec. 28 — @ Toledo (9:00) — NO JV
Sat-Jan. 4 — @ Wahkiakum (2:00) — NO JV
Tue-Jan. 7 — @ Friday Harbor (4:30/6:00) *
Fri-Jan. 10 — La Conner (7:00/5:15) *
Fri-Jan. 17 — @ Darrington (7:30) * — NO JV
Tue-Jan. 21 — Concrete (7:00/5:15) *
Fri-Jan. 24 — @ Orcas Island (4:30/6:00) *
Tue-Jan. 28 — Mount Vernon Christian (7:00/5:15) *
Fri-Jan. 31 — @ La Conner (7:00/5:15) *
Fri-Feb. 7 — Friday Harbor (5:30/4:00) * — SENIOR NIGHT

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