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They have the magic (scoring) touch

Posted in Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, tagged CHS Wolves, Sage Arends, scoring stats, Soccer, Tamsin Ward on September 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Whoa, whoa, whoa, the ref would like to know just how many goals Lyla Grose (19) intends to score this season. (Jacob Lujan photo)

See net. Shoot. Score.

Now it’s rarely that simple, what with defenders hanging all over you and often having to dodge weather hazards, but soccer players with the magic touch can make it look easy.

As we roll through the end of September and eyeball October’s arrival, it seems like a great time to pause and tally up the goals scored by Coupeville High School booters so far.

At the moment there are nine Wolves — five girls and four boys — who have combined to drill the nets for 19 goals.

Topping the pack is freshman Tamsin Ward, who is three scores away from joining Mia Littlejohn, Genna Wright, and Kalia Littlejohn as the only Wolf girls to record double-digit scoring totals in a single season.

Where things stand through Sept. 28:

Girls:

Tamsin Ward – 7
Lyla Grose – 2
Paige Hill – 2
Finley Helm – 1
Ariella Lee-Spaulding – 1

Boys:

Sage Arends – 2
Brian Thompson – 2
Liam Lawson – 1
Edmund Wilson – 1

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Booters notch home win

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged boys soccer, Brian Thompson, CHS Wolves, Providence Classical Christian, Sage Arends on September 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Wolves prepare to unleash holy heck. (Jackie Saia photo)

“What a game. Wolves came out to win.”

Providing the opener to a Homecoming doubleheader Friday, the Coupeville High School boys’ soccer team lit up Mickey Clark Field, claiming its first home victory of the season.

Sparked by a strong defensive effort, the Wolves overcame several injuries, bouncing visiting Providence Classical Christian 2-1.

The win lifts CHS to 2-4 on the season, with a road trip to defending state champ Orcas Island up next on the schedule.

That game, set for Oct. 3, will be a challenging one, but, for the moment, the Wolves can bask in the glow of victory.

Coupeville coach Jim Kunz praised his team’s sharing of the ball, saying “the passing was on point,” while hailing a couple of emerging younger players for their efforts.

“The team voted Sawyer Rudat MVP for his improvement,” Kunz said. “He fought hard for the ball and made great passes all game.

“I want to acknowledge Mal Chapa for his improvement as well.

“As 8th graders they have been containing and out playing seniors. I’m excited to see this young team playing this well.”

Coupeville’s goals came courtesy Brian Thompson and Sage Arends, who both notched scores for the second straight game.

That pushes Arends to five career goals, while Thompson is hot on his heels, having recorded four tallies during his time in a Wolf uniform.

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Scrappy Wolves tangle with high-powered Hurricanes

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged boys soccer, CHS Wolves, Mount Vernon Christian, Sage Arends, Solomon Rudat on September 20, 2025| 1 Comment »

Pitch action is heating up. (Julie Wheat photo)

The growth is evident.

While a very-young Coupeville High School boys’ soccer squad wasn’t able to overcome eternal pitch powerhouse Mount Vernon Christian Friday, the Wolves put up a substantial fight in a 5-0 home loss.

After surviving heat stroke-level weather in its last game, the battle with the Hurricanes was played out on a cool prairie evening, as well.

“I saw something new out of the team,” CHS coach Jim Kunz said. “Captains Solomon Rudat and Sage Arends led from beginning to end.

“Their energy and perseverance motivated the whole team.”

MVC, a perennial playoff contender, always comes strong, but the Wolves made the ‘Canes work for their win.

“We had plenty of shots on goal,” Kunz said. “Some didn’t land, but they also had a solid goalie.”

Coupeville’s coach was also impressed with the effort his defense put up.

“Veterans Wyatt Fitch-Marron and Shiloh Sandlin worked beautifully together at center defense,” Kunz said. “(While) 8th graders Josh Richards and Aiden Wheat at outside defense proved they deserve to be on the team shutting down player after player.

“MVC has some very powerful forwards who, when given the chance, sent rockets at goalie Sam Richards,” he added.

“But after every save Sam jumped up ready to protect the goal.”

Coupeville, which sits at 1-3 on the season, gets back at it next week with two games.

The Wolves travel to La Conner Wednesday, Sept. 24, then return to Mickey Clark Field Sept. 26 to host Providence Classical Christian.

That second game is part of a Homecoming doubleheader, with soccer kicking off at 3:00 PM, followed by CHS football hosting Cedar Park Christian-Bothell at 7:00.

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Booters bounce into new season

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged boys soccer, CHS Wolves, Friday Harbor, Sage Arends, season opener on September 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Sage Arends, seen in action last season, is a captain for Coupeville High School boys’ soccer. (Finn Price photo)

They jumped right into the fire.

Playing with a short bench Tuesday, the Coupeville High School boys’ soccer squad kicked off a new season with a long road trip to face one of the best in the state.

Scrapping on Friday Harbor, the young Wolves stayed close for a half, before their high-caliber hosts piled on the goals after halftime in what finished as an 8-0 rout.

Despite the loss, new Wolf coach Jim Kunz came away pleased with a lot of what he saw from his players.

“We have a young team this season. They played solid in the first half against a tough team,” he said. “With only two subs, the guys were worn out partway through the second half.

“I’m proud of their play and dedication. We’re excited to make some adjustments and come in strong next game.”

Coupeville, which graduated a strong pack of seniors, has no 12th graders on this year’s roster.

But, with three juniors, five sophomores, two freshman, and five 8th graders, the potential for growth is great.

While defender Jacob Lujan is out for the season with a broken ankle, the Wolves will get some additional help when captain Sage Arends returns from a concussion.

Continuing a trend of playing legitimate state title contenders right out of the gate, Coupeville hosts Orcas Island this Saturday, Sept. 13 in the home opener.

Kickoff is set for 12:30 PM at Mickey Clark Field.

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He’s a master of the taekwondo mat

Posted in taekwondo, tagged Boys Basketball, CHS Wolves, Sage Arends, sparring, taekwondo on February 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Sage Arends is suited up and ready to rock on the taekwondo mat. (Kim Arends photos)

He’s a man of multiple talents.

Coming off a productive basketball season with the Wolf JV, Coupeville High School sophomore Sage Arends is back on the taekwondo mats, collecting medals wherever he goes.

Saturday, the Wolf ace was busy at a regional tournament, where he collected a second-place finish in sparring and a third in Poomsae.