Izzy Wells is part of a successful group of SWISH players making the jump to middle school hoops. (John Fisken photo)
It’s going to be a short bench.
There are only four 8th grade girls playing basketball at Coupeville Middle School this season, meaning coach Ryan King will be dipping into the 7th graders to field his team.
The three girls expected to swing between teams — Izzy Wells, Kiara Contreras and Samantha Streitler — are all hoops vets who play for a successful SWISH squad, so being young shouldn’t be an issue.
While King’s numbers are limited, the 7th grade squad can count on 15 girls on their side of the program.
The Wolf girls open their 10-game schedule on the road at Chimacum Feb. 16.
Coupeville’s first home games are Feb. 23, with large-school rival Stevens making the trip to Whidbey.
The Wolf rosters as of today:
7th grade:
Kiara Contreras
Adair DeJesus
Ja’Kenya Hoskins
Anya Leavell
Lily Leedy
Katelin McCormick
Alana Mihill
Abby Mulholland
Katelyn Painter
Audrianna Shaw
McKenna Somes
Samantha Streitler
Kylie Van Velkinburgh
Isabella Velasco
Izzy Wells
8th grade:
Mollie Bailey
Heidi Clinkscales
Chelsea Prescott
Genna Wright
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