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It’s a wrap!!

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged Basketball, Canada, CHS Wolves, fall ball, Granite Falls on October 31, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Mia Littlejohn runs the point for Coupeville. (John Fisken photo)

One final photo op before wrapping up fall ball and heading off to play regular high school ball. (Amy King photo)

Well, they’re consistent.

The Coupeville High School girls’ basketball squad wrapped up fall ball play Sunday with exactly the same result they obtained the three previous times they played this season — grabbing a two-game split.

The 1A Wolves held off feisty 2A Granite Falls 30-26 in their opener, then fell 43-13 to Lord Tweedsmuir of Surrey, British Columbia.

Canada’s team hails from a high school of 2,081 students, which would make it the biggest 4A school in Washington state (if it magically transported itself overnight to the USA).

Too many Wolf turnovers and too much height on Lord Tweedsmuir’s side of the court doomed Coupeville in the nightcap.

Kailey Kellner went down scrapping, snatching 10 boards against the Canucks, while Mikayla Elfrank pilfered three steals.

Mia Littlejohn kick-started the play of the game, making a sweet entry pass to Sarah Wright, who backed down a six-foot-two rival, stepped back and drained a short jumper.

Game one was a smoother affair, as the Wolves played like a well-oiled machine, moving the ball and looking for the open shooter.

Kellner popped for 10, including a long trey, while Littlejohn spent the game camped out at the free throw line after repeatedly drawing fouls on the Tiger defenders.

Everyone chipped in, with Lauren Grove hauling down six boards, Elfrank snatching away another two steals and the entire CHS team clamping down on defense.

The fall ball season gave the Wolves, who were coached by CHS hoops legend Sherry Roberts, a chance to mesh and work on new things.

Coupeville’s 11-woman roster featured a mix of returning varsity players, fast-rising JV stars and a newcomer in Elfrank, a South Whidbey transplant who’s joining the Wolf hoops squad after strong softball and volleyball seasons.

Grove, Kellner, Wright, Avalon Renninger, Mia Littlejohn, Maddy Hilkey, Kalia Littlejohn, Ema Smith, Tiffany Briscoe and Lindsey Roberts rounded out the Wolf roster.

Aimee Bishop, Kyla Briscoe and Ciara Smith helped Sherry Roberts coach.

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Wolves nibbled, bite right back!!

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged Basketball, CHS Wolves, fall ball, Granite Falls, Kailey Kellner, Mikayla Elfrank on October 2, 2016| Leave a Comment »

The CHS fall ball coaching brain trust is (l to r) Sherry Roberts, Aimee Bishop and Kyla Briscoe. (Amy King photos)

Watch your digits around Granite Falls. Maddy Hilkey got bit in game two.

A little bit of sadness, then a whole lot of happiness.

That’s what Coupeville High School’s fall ball girls’ basketball squad experienced Sunday in Skagit County, as they split a pair of games with bigger schools.

After absorbing a 32-12 loss to 4A Mount Vernon, the Wolves rebounded with a fury in the nightcap, drilling 2A Granite Falls 36-14.

The split left Coupeville, one of the smallest 1A schools in the state, at 2-2 at the midway point of the fall ball season.

After a two-week break, the Wolves wrap things up with doubleheaders on Oct. 23 and 30.

CHS clicked in every aspect in game two Sunday, cutting down its turnovers, sharing the ball on offense and hitting the boards with a vengeance.

The Wolves roared out to a 17-5 lead at the half, then continued to stretch things out in the second half, with eight of 10 players scoring in the game.

Kailey Kellner popped for 12 to lead Coupeville, while Mikayla Elfrank and Mia Littlejohn chipped in with six apiece.

One big highlight was seeing freshman Avalon Renninger knock down her first fall ball bucket in the second half, getting a strong roar of approval from her older teammates.

The opening game wasn’t quite as thrilling, as difficulty breaking the press in the early going, and a cold shooting touch after the half conspired to hurt the Wolves.

While the halftime margin was just 12-5, Mt. Vernon got hot from the field after the break and refused to let Coupeville back in the game.

Littlejohn paced the Wolves with four points, five rebounds and four steals, while Kellner snared a team-high seven boards.

Tiffany Briscoe, Maddy Hilkey, Ema Smith, Lindsey Roberts, Lauren Grove and Kalia Littlejohn join Kellner, Elfrank, Renninger and Mia Littlejohn on the CHS squad, which is coached by Sherry Roberts, Aimee Bishop and Kyla Briscoe.

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Granite too tough to crack!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged Abraham Leyva, CHS Wolves, Granite Falls, season opener, Soccer on March 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Abraham Leyva notched Coupeville’s first goal of the season Tuesday night. (John Fisken photo)

Abraham Leyva picked right back up where he left off last spring.

The Coupeville High School senior booter knocked in a goal Tuesday night at Granite Falls, the 26th of his prep career, but it wasn’t quite enough to save the Wolves.

Riding scores from Charlie Richards and Wyatt Long, the 2A Tigers edged their former Cascade Conference foes 2-1 in the season opener for both squads.

It was the first time Granite had beaten Coupeville on the soccer pitch since April 5, 2013.

The Wolves went 2-0-1 against the Tigers in their final league meetings before departing for the newly-crafted 1A Olympic League.

The two schools didn’t play last year.

Coupeville returns to action Saturday with a trip down the Island to face arch-rival South Whidbey, which lost 2-0 to Bush in its opener.

JV action starts at 11 AM, with the varsity scheduled for 1 PM.

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No raining on their parade!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, first win, Granite Falls, tennis, Valen Trujillo on March 14, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Payton Aparicio and doubles partner Sage Renninger strolled to a straight-sets win Monday afternoon. (John Fisken photos)

Valen Trujillo serves up an ace as she rolls to a win at #1 singles.

Valen Trujillo serves up an ace as she cruises to a win at #1 singles.

The raced the rain and won.

Well, won the match. Not the battle with Mother Nature.

When Monday’s season opener hit a point that both coaches agreed to pack up the rackets and head under cover, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad had the lead and it goes into the books as a win.

Ken Stange’s 11th season at the helm of the Wolves officially kicks off with a 3-1 win.

(Sort-of) complete results:

1st singles — Valen Trujillo beat Laura Gilbertson 6-4, 6-0

2nd singles — Bree Daigneault lost to McKenzie Meyer 6-3, 6-1

3rd singles — Kenzi LaRue vs. Victoria Bell (incomplete due to weather)

1st doubles — Payton Aparicio/Sage Renninger beat Allison Middleton/Taylor Middleton 6-2, 6-0

2nd doubles — Jazmine Franklin/McKenzie Bailey beat Holly Curry/Danielle Coleman 6-4, 6-3

3rd doubles — Maggie Crimmins/Kameryn St Onge vs. Hannah Rossnagle/Rosie Bradwisch (incomplete due to weather)

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Fight to the final point!!

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, Granite Falls, Sage Renninger, tennis, Valen Trujillo, Wynter Thorne on March 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Player(s) of the Match Sage Renninger (left) and Wynter Thorne (plus photo bomber McKenzie Bailey, on right) celebrate. (Ken Stange photo)

A point here or there and things get flipped.

A day after dominating Olympic League rival Klahowya, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis squad made the long trip to Granite Falls Friday to face a former league rival and were nipped 4-3.

The loss, which dropped the Wolves to 1-2 on the season, hinged on a pair of ultra-tight matches at second singles and second doubles.

Sophomore Valen Trujillo, a relative newcomer to singles play, pushed Granite Falls senior Hailey Arndt to three sets and two-and-a-half hours of back-and-forth tennis, before falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Despite the loss, CHS coach Ken Stange was more than pleased with the effort of his young gun.

“This was the most closely contested match of the day,” he said. “Since day one of last season, Valen has given it 100%. Today was no exception.

“Valen covered a lot of ground,” Stange added. “She is new to singles, and almost beat a 12th grader who’s been playing singles for two-plus years.

“I can’t say enough about how hard Valen battled. That kid has a bright future!”

The Wolves kept things close by taking two of three doubles matches, with the #2 team of Sage Renninger and Wynter Thorne earning Player(s) of the Match honors for their victory.

“Sage and Wynter were on point today,” Stange said. “They balanced consistency and power.

“Wynter has brought a great deal of leadership to our team, and Sage has infused our team with a great deal of talent,” he added. “Our top doubles players continue to grow. As the season progresses, we are going to pick up more doubles wins.”

Complete Results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Jacki Ginnings lost to Katelyn Gresli 6-1, 6-3

“This match was much closer than the score suggests. Most of the games went to deuce, and there were quite a few long rallies.”

2nd Singles — Valen Trujillo lost to Hailey Arndt 4-6, 6-3, 6-3

3rd Singles — Sydney Autio lost to Laura Gilbertson 6-3, 6-0

4th Singles — Ana Luvera beat Laura Rachal 7-5, 6-1

“She took control in the second, winning easily. It was a solid win for Ana!”

1st Doubles — Payton Aparicio/McKenzie Bailey lost to Mckenzie Meyer/Annie Hart 6-4, 7-5

“Despite lasting only two sets, this match was every bit as close as #2 Singles. McKenzie has been a strong leader for our team, and Payton has delivered a big boost of talent to our team.”

2nd Doubles — Sage Renninger/Wynter Thorne beat Brynne Mota-Soriano/Holly Carry 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)

3rd Doubles — Ivy Luvera/Micky LeVine beat Shelby Behler/Danielle Coleman 6-1, 6-3

“Blowout. Ivy and Micky have a lot of experience behind them, and that experience made all the difference in a quick win.”

JV:

Bree Daigneault/Jazmine Franklin beat Cassie O’Brien/Allison Middleton 8-1

McKenzie Meyer/Haleigh Deasy beat Taylor Middleton/Victoria Bell 8-2

Maggie Crimmins/Kameryn St Onge lost to Kady Phillips/A. Middleton 8-3

Hanna Seiffert/Ashley Smith lost to Bell/T. Middleton 6-5

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