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Powerful pitch pics to ponder, peruse

Posted in Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , on September 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Lily Leedy sends the ball off on a long journey. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Camryn Clark slaps a pass up-field.

Noelle Daigneault debates her options.

Wolf goaltender Katelin McCormick scoops up a wayward ball.

Sophia Martin launches the ball into play.

Mallory Kortuem puts some wicked spin on her shot.

Bouncing soccer balls and clicking cameras.

Both were in action Tuesday, as both Coupeville High School girls soccer teams were in action at home, giving wanderin’ paparazzi John Fisken plenty to keep him busy.

The photos above are a mix of varsity and JV action, but are just the tip of the iceberg.

To see everything Fisken shot, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Sports/Coupeville-Soccer/GS-2019-09-24-vs-CPC/

And, if you should purchase any glossies from the cameraman, a percentage of all sales goes to help fund scholarships for CHS senior student/athletes.

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Booters build for the future

Posted in Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , on September 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Samantha Streitler is teaming with Katelin McCormick to man the goal for Coupeville soccer while starting net-minder Mollie Bailey is out with an injury. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The Wolf JV team saw its first action of the season Tuesday afternoon at King’s.

Dynasties are built one step at a time.

And give the King’s girls soccer program all the credit in the world.

Its players have worked hard, both at the prep level, and in travel ball, and they are reaping success they have earned.

The Knights have placed in the top four at the state tourney nine times in the last 13 seasons, with a state title in 2017.

King’s swept to a league title in the first season of the North Sound Conference last year, and it is an overwhelming favorite to repeat the feat this fall.

For schools such as Coupeville, small public institutions with few year-round players, it’s tough to make a dent in the armor the private school Knights have built up.

So, you take your lumps, you try and learn some lessons, and you move on, ready for another day as you try and build your own dynasty, one step at a time.

Tuesday night, playing without primary scoring weapon Genna Wright and starting goaltender Mollie Bailey, the Wolves couldn’t topple King’s, falling 10-0 at Shoreline.

The loss drops Coupeville to 0-1 in league play, 0-3 overall, but the schedule gets a tad easier after this.

The Wolves travel to Sultan Thursday for another conference clash, then head home for a four-game stretch which starts Saturday when 2A Kingston visits Whidbey for a non-league rumble.

While the high-powered Knights eventually rattled home their fair share of goals, Coupeville coach Kyle Nelson praised the play of his defense, which hung tough for long chunks of time.

“No upset tonight, but we did manage to keep them to two goals each half for the first 30 minutes of the half,” he said.

“With Mollie out, it was Katelin (McCormick) in the first half and Sam (Streitler) in the second half. Getting the rookie keepers some experience.”

One big step forward for the Coupeville program this season is having enough girls to field two complete teams.

It’s a milestone Nelson and his staff have been working towards.

“JV played our first JV game in quite some time. Maybe ever?,” Nelson said. “They also lost, but pulled together nicely after the first 5-10 minutes.”

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Bright soccer future for Mary Milnes!!

Posted in Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , , on September 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Mary Milnes is one of five freshmen on this year’s Coupeville High School girls soccer team. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“I enjoy the speed of soccer, the game never slows down.”

Coupeville High School freshman Mary Milnes may play other sports — she competed in multiple events in middle school track and field — but life on the pitch has her heart.

“Soccer is my favorite sport; I have played since I was five and have never stopped since,” Milnes said.

Her journey through the beautiful game has taken her to a team in Colorado Springs, as well as squads on North, South and Central Whidbey.

Milnes has suited up with club teams North Whidbey Select, South Whidbey Select and Rush Pikes Peak, before landing her latest gig playing defender and midfielder for the Wolves.

Pulling on the CHS jersey gives her an opportunity to suit up with buddies from off the field, something she appreciates.

“One of my good friends – Katelin “Ratlin” McCormick — is on my high school team,” Milnes said. “She and I enjoy playing soccer together.”

Milnes, who enjoys reading and spending time with friends when she’s not kicking a soccer ball, hails the team aspect of the sport as one reason it appeals so much to her.

“As an athlete I enjoy being able to work on a team,” Milnes said. “For me, that is one of the best parts about soccer.”

No matter how many years she has put in on the pitch, the fab frosh is always looking to highlight her strengths while still tweaking certain aspects of her game.

“As an athlete I think one of my strengths is my experience with the game,” Milnes said. “I would like to work on my one-on-one defense.”

As she’s progressed in the game, the rising star has benefited from strong coaching, something she embraces.

“When I lived in Colorado I had a coach who constantly challenged me,” Milnes said. “She always encouraged me and my teammates to work harder and play better.

“She was a tough coach to have, but overall improved my soccer game.”

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