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Hurricanes nip Wolves in diamond rumble

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , on May 6, 2025| Leave a Comment »

A Wolf defender elevates. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

One team is playing for a league title, the other for a strong finish to a challenging season.

Mount Vernon Christian and Coupeville High School’s baseball squads are trending in opposite direction this season, with the Hurricanes soaring and the Wolves rebuilding.

But Tuesday’s tilt was still a fairly close one, with MVC eventually slipping away for a 5-0 win on the mainland.

The loss drops Coupeville to 5-6 in Northwest 2B/1B League play (the ‘Canes are 10-1), and 6-12 overall heading into what will be their season finale Thursday afternoon.

Having been eliminated from playoff contention, the Wolves will wrap things up with a Senior Night game — honoring Landon Roberts and Jesus Madrigal — with the first pitch set for 4:00 PM.

The Wolves can also throw a wrinkle into the chase for a league title if they upend MVC Thursday, with the private school diamond men clinging to a one-game lead over Friday Harbor (9-2) in the battle for a banner.

Tuesday’s rumble was a pitcher’s duel, with Wolf junior Camden Glover whiffing eight and walking just a single batter.

But the Wolves failed to generate much heat of their own on the offensive side of the ball, limited to two base knocks and a walk.

Mount Vernon starting pitcher Carson Wilms retired the first 11 batters he faced, with Glover finally breaking through with a two-out single in the top of the fourth.

Other than that, the Wolves only burst of activity at the plate came in the sixth, when Chris Zenz walked and Landon Roberts poked a single.

But, with two runners aboard, Coupeville left them stranded, ending the frame on a strikeout and flyout.

The Hurricanes netted the only two runs they would need in the bottom of the first, then added two more tallies in the third and a final one in the sixth.

Camden Glover rips a hit.

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No trophies for you!

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , on March 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »

La Conner’s girls advanced to state but quickly got eliminated. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Four Northwest 2B/1B League basketball teams advanced to the state tournament this season, but none of them will be bringing a trophy home.

Which is not surprising, considering they combined to go 1-6 at the big dance.

Both the La Conner and Mount Vernon Christian boys’ hoops squads were ushered out the side door after a single game, with the former falling 69-51 to Napavine and the latter being bounced 60-44 by Liberty Bell.

On the girls’ side of things, La Conner was annihilated 66-37 by Mabton, while the MVC girls were the lone NWL team to get more than one game.

The Hurricanes, who were seeded #6, lost their opener 51-28 to Brewster, but were seeded high enough to get a second crack at the tourney.

The MVC girls initially stayed alive with a 50-41 win over Columbia, before falling 50-29 to Reardan and 49-35 to Liberty (Spangle), which eliminated them a game shy of playing for a trophy.

While that stings, things could be worse.

The Rainier girls, sitting at 20-3, were ranked #1 heading into the 2B state tourney, then promptly were upset by #8 Northwest Christian (Colbert) and #9 Mabton, bringing an unceremonious end to their run.

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Upset denied, playoff hopes still alive

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged , , , , on February 15, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Hurlee Bronec dominates in the paint. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They had them on the ropes but couldn’t land the knockout punch.

Facing a Mount Vernon Christian squad which went undefeated in league play this season, the Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball team carried a lead into the fourth quarter in Saturday’s District 1/2 tourney semifinal.

But the Hurricanes rallied, to a 14-1 tune across the last eight minutes, escaping with a 39-30 victory on their home floor, sending the Wolves to the consolation side of the bracket.

Coupeville, now 8-13 on the season, can still net a return trip to state, but it will take three wins in five days.

All of those clashes would play out in the CHS gym, beginning with a Tuesday tilt with Orcas Island.

Beat the Vikings, who they knocked off twice in the regular season, and the Wolves return to their home court Thursday to play either Friday Harbor or Auburn Adventist Academy.

If they’re still alive, Brad Sherman’s squad plays either MVC or La Conner Saturday with a trip to the big dance at stake.

To see the bracket, pop over to:

https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4588

The first two times Coupeville squared off with MVC this season, the Wolves lost 69-50 and 61-47.

Meeting #3 was a different story, however, as CHS clamped down on defense and led at the end of each of the first three quarters.

Neither team racked up many points in the opening frame, with a Hunter Bronec three-ball staking Coupeville to a 6-4 lead at the first break.

From there, the battle was of the royal variety, with the Wolves holding their own against their highly ranked foes.

Up 19-16 at the half, then 29-25 heading into the fourth, Coupeville held the ‘Canes down, until Lucas Millenaar erupted in the final frame.

The MVC senior, who had been held to four points on the night, went off for 13 in the fourth, providing 99.2% of the offense during a game-closing 14-1 surge.

While his team fell just short, Brad Sherman gave postgame kudos to his players.

“Our boys played their hearts out,” said the CHS coach.

Hunter Bronec slices ‘n dices the defense. (Parker Hammons photo)

The Battlin’ Bronec Brothers led the way, with Hurlee tossing in a team-high 12 points and Hunter adding seven in support of his twin.

Chase Anderson (6), Camden Glover (3), and Jack Porter (2) rounded out the scoring, with Landon Roberts, Johnny Porter, and Malachi Somes also seeing floor time for the Wolves.

Three different CHS players reached personal milestones in the game, with Hurlee Bronec (261) cracking the 250-point club, while Hunter Bronec (200) and Camden Glover (102) also hit noteworthy numbers.

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‘Canes cruise, Wolves look to rebound

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , on February 15, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Wolf freshman Adeline Maynes made her varsity basketball debut Saturday in a playoff loss. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

New week, new focus.

Yes, Saturday’s 61-22 playoff loss at Mount Vernon Christian stings for the Coupeville High School varsity girls’ basketball team.

But the defeat, coming at the hands of the top seed in the District 1/2 tourney, doesn’t end the Wolves shot at advancing to state.

Coupeville, now 9-11 on the campaign, can still get to the big dance with a string of strong performances next week.

The Wolves host Friday Harbor, a team they have beaten twice this season, Tuesday night in a loser-out game.

Win and CHS advances to host either Orcas Island or Auburn Adventist Academy Thursday, and a victory there would put them in a winner-to-state game Saturday, again on their own court.

To see the bracket, pop over to:

https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4590

Saturday’s game slipped away early, as Mount Vernon Christian came out hot and never cooled down.

Raining down eight three-balls, the Hurricanes went on big runs in each of the first three quarters to put the game away.

Up 17-4 after one quarter, MVC stretched the margin to 31-11 at the half and 50-13 through three.

Coupeville made its strongest stand in the final frame, with Teagan Calkins scoring five of her team-high eight points, including netting her second three-ball of the night.

The Hurricanes put four players into double-digit scoring, as Alexa Brown topped all shooters with 16 points.

Ruthie Rozema (13), Avery McCullough (12), and Carolanne Votipka (10) also had hot hands for the ‘Canes.

Haylee Armstrong slices through the defense.

Haylee Armstrong (6), Lyla Stuurmans (2), Mia Farris (2), Danica Strong (2), and Katie Marti (2) scored for CHS in support of Calkins.

Jada Heaton, Madison McMillan, Capri Anter, Tenley Stuurmans, Sydney Van Dyke, and Adeline Maynes also saw floor time for the Wolves, with the latter two making their varsity hoops debut.

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“We never backed away”

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged , , , , on January 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Capri Anter shows off a steely focus. (Bailey Thule photo)

Growth matters most.

As her squad battles through its season, Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball coach Scout Smith is looking for steady improvement from young players building for their future.

And she’s seeing it, even in tough losses like the one the Wolves endured on their home floor Tuesday night.

Facing off with “a well-coached, well-organized (team) that were clinical finishers,” Coupeville fell 54-25 to brutally efficient Mount Vernon Christian.

The loss drops CHS to 4-3 in Northwest 2B/1B League action, 5-6 overall, with two games left on the 2024-2025 schedule.

With contests still ahead against La Conner and Friday Harbor, the Wolves want to finish strong, and Smith came away from Tuesday’s loss believing they will.

“The team fought hard for much of the game, and I am proud of how we never backed away from a tough opponent,” she said.

“A lot of credit to our team for being flexible and continuing to adapt and grow throughout the season. We will learn from this loss and turn all focus to La Conner.”

MVC bolted out to a 17-7 lead after one quarter of play Tuesday, before stretching the halftime lead to 31-10.

Coupeville played its best ball in the second half, fighting hard while coming up just short in 15-12 and 8-3 frames.

Haylee Armstrong paced the Wolves with a team-high eight points, with Lexis Drake, Adeline Maynes, and Ava Lucero each going off for five in support.

Capri Anter and Marin Winger rounded out the scoring, each slipping a free throw through the net, with Jeann Nitta, Amelia Crowder, Chelsi Stevens, and Sydney Van Dyke also seeing floor time.

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