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Furious JV rally falls just short

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged Boys Basketball, CHS Wolves, JV, Mahkai Myles, Orcas Island on January 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Mahkai Myles powers his way to the hoop. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They almost made it all the way back.

Unfortunately for the Coupeville High School JV boys’ basketball team, a furious fourth quarter rally Friday night couldn’t quite save the Wolves.

CHS slashed a double-digit deficit down to a single bucket on Orcas Island, but time ran out, allowing the Vikings to escape with a narrow 46-43 victory.

The loss drops the Wolves to 4-2 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 5-5 overall, with three games left on the 2024-2025 schedule.

Coupeville came out cold, falling behind 19-5 after one quarter of play, which left it scrambling all night.

The Wolves trimmed the Vikings lead down a bit, pulling within 27-17 at the half, before trailing 37-26 through three frames.

CHS hit both of its three-balls in the fourth, with Mahkai Myles and Carson Grove draining treys to spur a 17-9 rally.

Unlike the varsity game, where Orcas spent much more time at the free throw line, Coupeville got the benefit of the ref’s whistles in the JV rumble but failed to convert.

While the Vikings were just 4 of 13 at the free throw line, the Wolves were 11-26, letting way too many shots slide off the rim on a night where a handful of points would have changed their fate.

Davin Houston finished with a team-high 13 points to pace CHS, with Grove knocking down nine and Riley Lawless powering through the paint for seven.

Myles (5), Khanor Jump (4), Malachi Somes (2), Easton Green (2), and Sage Arends (1) also scored, with Liam Blas bringing the heat on the defensive side of the floor for the Wolves.

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Wolf boys continue late season surge

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged Boys Basketball, Chase Anderson, CHS Wolves, Northwest League, Orcas Island on January 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Camden Glover rumbles in the paint. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Now it’s a true winning streak.

Holding off a feisty, free throw-friendly Orcas Island squad Friday, the Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball squad claimed its third straight victory.

Led by an explosive game from senior big man Hurlee Bronec, the Wolves escaped with a 52-47 triumph on the road and a season sweep of the always-tough Vikings.

Now 5-2 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 6-10 overall, Brad Sherman’s squad heads into a huge week, with clashes against conference leaders Mount Vernon Christian and La Conner up next on the schedule.

The Wolves, who won despite suffering a huge disparity at the foul line — Orcas hit 21 of 26 free throws to Coupeville’s 5-10 performance — led from start to finish Friday night.

Hurlee Bronec, who has been playing like a beast in the paint in 2025, poured in 11 points in the first quarter to spark CHS to an 18-15 lead.

From there, Coupeville used a 12-2 surge in the second — this time powered by the other Battlin’ Bronec Brother, one Hunter — to push the lead out to 30-17 at the half.

While Orcas cut the deficit down to 43-35 through three quarters, the Vikings were never able to catch the Wolves.

Hurlee Bronec and Chase Anderson combined for all 13 of Coupeville’s points in the third frame, while Malachi Somes netted a huge three-ball in the fourth to keep Orcas at bay.

Malachi Somes hit a huge shot in the win over Orcas.

The Wolves got big contributions from all eight players to hit the hardwood, with Hurlee Bronec leading the way with a game-high 21 points.

That pushes him to 199 points for his CHS varsity career, leaving him one point shy of becoming the 141st Wolf boy to crack the 200-point club for a program which launched in 1917.

Anderson banked in nine, with Hunter Bronec (8), Landon Roberts (4), Camden Glover (4), Somes (3), and Jack Porter (3) also scoring.

Johnny Porter rounded out the rotation, bringing intensity to a fired-up Wolf defense.

While Hurlee Bronec is on the cusp of joining the 200-point club, Anderson, currently in his junior season, continues to work his way up the career scoring chart.

He stepped on to the floor Friday as the #50 scorer in CHS boys’ history and departed it at #46, having passed Cody Peters (518), JJ Marti (520), and Gary Faris (524), while tying Brad Miller (526).

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Busses rev, hoops stars ready to rumble

Posted in Basketball, standings, tagged Basketball, CHS Wolves, Northwest League, Orcas Island, standings on January 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

“Give me the ball, woman! I’ll drop 20 a night on these fools.” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Back on the bus.

Coupeville High School basketball teams play exclusively off the island during the coming week, with two trips planned.

The Wolf boys head off to Napavine Monday for a varsity-only rumble, before the varsity girls and JV boys join them Friday for a trek to Darrington.

The Loggers don’t have a JV girls’ team, so Coupeville’s second squad of female hoops stars has the week off from game action.

After that, there are five regular season games left on the schedule — three of those at home — with all four Wolf squads slated to see action.

As we move forward, here’s where things sit for varsity teams through Jan. 12:

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

School	League	Overall
La Conner	3-0	6-7
MV Christian	3-0	5-6
Coupeville	2-2	3-9
Concrete	1-2	5-7
Darrington	1-2	6-6
Orcas Island	1-2	3-8
Friday Harbor	0-3	0-11

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

School	League	Overall
Concrete	3-0	11-2
MV Christian	3-0	9-2
La Conner	2-0	5-7
Coupeville	2-2	5-7
Friday Harbor	0-2	1-10
Darrington	0-3	4-6
Orcas Island	0-3	7-6

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Hoops season picks up steam

Posted in Basketball, standings, tagged Basketball, CHS Wolves, league standings, Northwest League, Orcas Island on December 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Do they dare look at the standings? (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Freeze the records!

If the season stopped right now, both the Coupeville High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams would be league champs.

Of course, no one has played more than one conference rumble so far, so there’s still a very long way to go in reality.

Next week brings two games for the Wolves, with a road trip to Mount Vernon Christian Tuesday and home clashes with Sultan Friday.

After that. winter break hits, with the CHS varsity programs going to Eastern Washington for tourney tilts, and the JV teams getting a break in the schedule.

Where things stand through Dec. 15:

Northwest League boys’ basketball:

School	League	Overall
Coupeville	1-0	2-3
Darrington	1-0	1-3
La Conner	1-0	3-2
MV Christian	0-0	2-2
Concrete	0-1	1-3
Friday Harbor	0-1	0-4
Orcas Island	0-1	1-3

Northwest League girls’ basketball:

School	League	Overall
Concrete	1-0	2-2
Coupeville	1-0	3-2
Friday Harbor	0-0	1-3
La Conner	0-0	2-3
MV Christian	0-0	4-1
Darrington	0-1	2-2
Orcas Island	0-1	4-2

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Wolf buzzsaws shred Vikings

Posted in Girls Basketball, tagged Adeline Maynes, CHS Wolves, girls basketball, Haylee Armstrong, Orcas Island on December 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

When she’s not entertaining her many fans, Haylee Armstrong is a buzzsaw on the hardwood. (Michelle Armstrong photo)

Fire up the zone and shut down their rivals.

Playing inspired defense Friday, the Coupeville High School JV girls’ basketball team bolted out to a 20-point first-quarter lead and ran away with a 58-12 win over visiting Orcas Island.

The victory lifts Scout Smith’s squad to 1-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, 2-2 overall.

The Wolves, who have been bearing down in practice, have seen immediate results.

“The girls played a great game and their effort and commitment in practice is having a direct impact on our games,” Smith said.

The JV has been working on implementing a zone press, and that, combined with a willingness to get out and run on offense sparked CHS to a 21-1 lead after one quarter of play.

Tack on another large surge in the second frame, and the halftime advantage was a tasty 38-6.

“The girls executed beautifully,” Smith said. “I have to credit our team with the great work they do on running our fast break.

“I constantly reiterate that our fast break is our primary offense, and they have completely bought in. Every time we rebound, we have eyes up, and runners getting down court.

“It has a massive impact.”

Seven of nine Wolves scored against Orcas, with fab frosh Adeline Maynes outscoring the Vikings by herself as she racked up a game-high 18 points.

But it wasn’t just buckets for the high-energy hoops star.

“Addie clearly had a great night scoring wise,” Smith said.

“But what might go unnoticed on the scoresheet is the work she puts in at the top of our press to cause turnovers and quick buckets.”

Smith also praised Lexis Drake — “I have to give props to hers for her good shooting night. As soon as she gets the ball she is always looking to shoot and score” — and Haylee Armstrong.

“Haylee also continues to play a big role for us offensively and defensively. She has great vision and an exceptional read of the game.

“Her ability to drive and finish with both her left and right hand makes her a dynamic player and an offensive threat,” Smith added.

Armstrong banked in 11 to support Maynes, while Capri Anter (8), Drake (7), Sydney Van Dyke (6), Ava Lucero (6), and Chelsi Stevens (2) scored, and Jeanna Nitta and Amelia Crowder helped spark the withering defense.