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Feisty Wolves tangle with big-timers

Posted in Boys Basketball, Middle School, tagged , , , , on November 18, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Abel O’Neil, the Zen Master. (Photo courtesy Fern Photography)

They squared off with the hoops heavyweights of the region and lived to tell the tale.

While the Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball teams didn’t nab a win Tuesday at King’s, the Wolves remained scrappy from opening tip to final buzzer.

How the day played out:

 

Team #1:

A rough second half ultimately doomed Coupeville in a 45-23 loss.

The Wolves, now 0-2 on the season, peppered the nets for 21 first half points, but were held scoreless in the third quarter and couldn’t get the net to accept many of their offerings in the late stages of the game.

Diesel Eck topped CMS with eight points, while Trey Stewart banged away for six in support.

Also scoring were Kamden Ratcliff (3), Gracen Joiner (2), Xander Beaman (2), and River Simpson (2), with Ratcliff swishing a three-ball.

Maverick Walling, Aiden Wheat, Darius Stewart, Jacob Lujan, and Colton Ashby finished out the Wolf roster.

 

Team #2:

A tense nail-biter, with King’s pulling out a 31-30 win to defend its home turf.

The narrow loss drops the Wolves to 1-1 on the season, but pushing the highly favored Knights to the final shot is a major step forward for a young CMS squad.

Braxten Ratcliff banked in a trio of three-balls en route to a team-high 12 points, while Les Queen (5), Nico Strong (4), Brady Sherman (4), Mario Martinez (3), and Abel O’Neil (2) rounded out the attack.

Also in uniform for Coupeville were Jack Bailey, Henry Purdue, Hayden Maynes, Dreyke Mendiola, Brayden Grinstead, Mica McCloskey, and Xander Flowers.

 

Team #3:

Coupeville was clicking in the second quarter but had trouble getting the ball to stay in the net the rest of the night and came up short in a 29-18 loss.

Now 1-1 on the season, CMS was paced by Dreyke Mendiola and Luke Blas, who each nailed a three-ball while recording nine and five points, respectively.

LJ Schultz and Liam Stoner chipped in with a basket apiece, with Oliver Miller, Burke Winger, Gabe Reed, Vincent Alguire, Jon Driscoll, Logan Dees, Dom Durbin, Jack Bailey, Logan Flowers, Alton Hansen, and Mica McCloskey also on call.

 

Up next:

Coupeville travels to Everett Thursday to face Northshore Christian Academy, then gets its first home games Nov. 25, when Granite Falls comes to Cow Town.

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CMS spikers on the rise

Posted in Middle School, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »

CMS spikers celebrate in an earlier match. (Julie Wheat photo)

They’re showing great promise.

Through three matches, Coupeville Middle School volleyball players continue to display ever-growing skill and a never-say-die attitude.

While the Wolves weren’t able to topple powerhouse King’s Monday, the Wolves did give their hosts a furious fight, winning a set in each rumble.

“The girls did great yesterday,” said CMS coach Shaloma Allen. “They are growing as a team, and we all had a great time.”

Ready to rock ‘n roll. (Photo courtesy Shaloma Allen)

 

How Coupeville fared:

 

Varsity:

King’s held on for a 25-19, 17-25, 15-11 win, ultimately nipping the Wolves by just two points total.

“Varsity battled hard against a tough opponent,” Allen said.

“The team’s progress is undeniable. Each match, they’re gelling more as a unit, and their skills are sharpening with every play.”

 

JV:

Another close one, with King’s only finishing three points better in a 26-24, 20-25, 15-9 nailbiter.

“The junior varsity team also brought their A-game!” Allen said. “Their consistent improvement is something special.

“These players are learning fast and playing with so much heart!”

 

C-Team:

Coupeville came out blazing, winning the first set 26-24, before King’s rebounded to snag the next two frames 25-14 and 15-3 for the victory.

“The C-Team started strong, showcasing their potential and teamwork,” Allen said. “Sets two and three were tougher, but their spirit never wavered.

“This group is laying a solid foundation, and I’m excited to see their growth as the season continues.”

 

After back-to-back road trips, Coupeville plays its next three at home, starting with a match against Granite Falls this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 3:15 PM.

Allen is looking forward to Wolf fans getting a chance to see the spikers in action up close and personal.

“All three teams showed resilience, teamwork, and a positive attitude that makes coaching them such a joy,” she said.

“We’re building momentum and can’t wait to keep pushing forward in our next game!”

Enjoying a ferry ride while knowing your next three matches are at home. (Photo courtesy Shaloma Allen)

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Young netters swing deadly rackets

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on April 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Kauri Hamilton unleashes a winner. (Jackie Saia photos)

It’s a familiar pattern.

Tuesday’s home Coupeville High School girls’ tennis match played out almost identically to all the ones which have come before this season.

The Wolves swept the varsity singles matches, with Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller both remaining undefeated.

“Dahlia finished her match quickly and played very consistently,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

But visiting King’s ultimately bounced back to claim the doubles bouts, escaping with a narrow 3-2 win in the non-conference rumble.

Up next for the Wolves is another home match Friday, this time with Northwest 2B/1B League rival Friday Harbor on the slate.

Start time is 3:30 PM.

Miles Gerber keeps a laser focus.

 

Tuesday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans beat Mia Sharp 6-3, 4-6, 10-4

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller beat Abrielle Wahl 6-2, 6-1

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker tied Ava Bjella 2-2 (injury retirement)

1st Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Brynn Parker lost to Kate Marquet/Ellie Van Mieghem 6-0, 6-1

2nd Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost to Melanie Arbune/Zoe Burnett 6-0, 6-0

3rd Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost to Abby Isaacson/Carly Luckso 6-0, 6-1

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost to Olivia Pacquer/Lexi Reimer 6-1, 6-1

5th Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Miles Gerber beat Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells 6-4 (intra-squad match)

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“I really love the joy and pride!”

Posted in Boys Basketball, Middle School, tagged , , , , , on November 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Kamden Ratcliff rumbles in the paint. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Welcome to private school week.

Dodging a storm in the middle, the Coupeville Middle School boys’ basketball squads played back-to-back home games Tuesday and Wednesday against foes from ritzy campuses.

King’s came calling the first day, with Northshore Christian Academy making the trip to Whidbey on hump day.

While the Wolves came up short on the scoreboard against their private school rivals, it wasn’t for lack of effort.

Coupeville coaches came away impressed with the never-say-die mentality of their hoops stars.

“I really love just the amount of joy and pride the boys have given us coaches so far this season!” said RayLynn Ratcliff.

“It’s a short season and we worked hard to develop fundamentals early on so we could see them continue to grow, develop and challenge themselves through this season!”

With their next four games on the road, starting with a trek to Granite Falls Nov. 25, the Wolves will continue to get a chance to grow and expand their skill sets.

Having opened with three straight at home, CMS doesn’t play in its own gym again until the season finale Dec. 16 against next-door neighbor South Whidbey.

By the time they get there, the Wolves will have put in the work.

“They work hard but more importantly they have a lot of fun doing it!” Ratcliff said.

“We are making them fall in love with the game and the hard work and dedication it takes to be successful!”

Cyrus Sparacio slices ‘n dices the defense.

 

A breakdown of the last two days:

 

Level 1:

Coupeville’s top squad had the closest game, battling Northshore Christian to the end in a 52-45 loss.

That came on the heels of a 55-22 defeat to high-flying King’s in a game in which the Wolves hung tough, keeping the margin to single digits before the big bucks boys kicked it into gear.

Diesel Eck and Calvin Kappes paced the Wolves Wednesday with 13 and 10 points, respectively, while Chayse Van Velkinburgh rattled the rim for a team-high nine against King’s.

Between the two games Eck popped for 17, while Van Velkinburgh (15), Calvin Kappes (13) Kamden Ratcliff (11), Jonathan Kappes (9), and River Simpson (2) also scored.

Xander Beaman, Trenton Thule, and Trey Stewart also saw floor time for the Wolves.

 

Level 2:

Two games, two strong efforts, as the Wolves battled hard in 31-13 (King’s) and 37-15 (NSC) losses.

Cyrus Sparacio tickled the twines for 11 points across the two games, with Gracen Joiner (8), Colton Ashby (7), and Aiden Wheat (2) also hitting the bottom of the bucket.

Xander Flowers, Jacob Lujan, Mario Martinez, Jonah Meek, Darius Stewart, and Cole Van Dyke rounded out the active roster for CMS.

 

Level 3:

Coupeville’s third squad, which won its opener against Sultan, only played once, as Northshore Christian doesn’t have a #3 unit.

The young Wolves lost 39-14 to King’s, with Les Queen accounting for all of his team’s points.

The sweet-shooting CMS hardwood ace upped his scoring as the game played out, dropping in 10 of his 14 in the second half.

Joining him on the floor were Jack Bailey, Braxton Beshear, Talon Gamble, Henry Jackson, Carson Marley, Oliver Miller, Kion Tellery, and Liam Stoner.

Big gym, big hoop dreams.

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“The girls fought hard”

Posted in Middle School, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Rhylee Inman (13), seen last season, is making a name for herself as a spike-happy volleyball star. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They passed their biggest test.

Reaching the halfway point of the season Monday, the Coupeville Middle School volleyball teams did so by engaging, and surviving, private-school juggernaut King’s.

Capping a string of three straight home matches, the scrappy Wolves put up a strong effort against the Knights.

“Their team was by far the best team we have played this season so far, but the girls fought hard,” said CMS coach Cris Matochi.

How the day played out:

 

Level 1:

Coupeville came hard at the service line but was tripped up by “details and unforced errors” in other places during a 25-11, 25-20, 15-12 loss.

“We served well and could keep the ball up for most of the game, but we struggled to avoid unforced errors when they were crucial,” Matochi said.

“Our team did a good job with serve-receive, and I think the players are finally getting more comfortable with our rotations. Now, we need to apply the skills from the practices to the games.

“They have been so good at working on them during practices, but we struggle to use them when it matters the most.”

Rhylee Inman paced CMS with two kills and four digs, while Cassie Powers (six aces, two digs, one kill) and Zariyah Allen (six digs, two aces) also came up big.

Cameron Van Dyke and Emma Leavitt peppered King’s with three service aces apiece to help fill up the stat sheet.

 

Level 2 and 3:

The former fell 25-14, 25-11, 15-5, while the latter battled through a 25-14, 25-6, 25-7 loss.

“The level two team played really well during the second half of the first set,” said Wolf coach Kristina Hooks.

“There were a lot of great passes and serves; I was really impressed with Emily (Rains) during one rally in the game — she was ready for every ball that came her way.”

As the season has progressed, Hooks has seen improvement from her spikers, many of whom are fairly new to the game. Now the key is to keep building on the lessons learned.

“Our biggest problem for both teams that we are still working on is moving our feet to the ball and not being scared of the ball,” she said.

“It takes a lot of time and practice in order to determine where a ball is going to go and how to anticipate that.

“My main goal for the level three team is to build their confidence in their abilities and to remember everything from practice during game situations.”

 

What’s next:

After three straight at home, the Wolves now play three straight on the road, traveling to Northshore Christian Academy (Oct. 14), Sultan (Oct. 16), and Granite Falls (Oct. 17).

The season then concludes back at home, with South Whidbey visiting Coupeville Oct. 21.

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