Cael Wilson (in headband) celebrates a goal with his teammates. (Finn Price photo)
Cael Wilson is making a run at family scoring supremacy.
The Coupeville High School senior, who is the only soccer player in school history to have scored a goal in five seasons, rattled home two more scores Tuesday in Bothell.
While Wilson’s outburst wasn’t enough to topple pitch powerhouse Providence Classical Christian, which claimed a 7-2 win in a non-conference soccer game between Northwest 2B/1B League rivals, it did propel the ginger sniper up the scoring chart.
His two-goal day gives him a team-best five tallies this season, and 11 for his prep career.
That ties Cael Wilson for #8 all-time on the CHS boys’ scoring chart with Zane Bundy, while leaving him just two goals shy of older brother Aidan Wilson, who punched in 13 goals during his run in the red and black.
Preston Epp leads the charge. (Bailey Thule photo)
Tuesday’s goals came off of assists from Preston Epp and Angel Partida.
Wilson’s first score was fired from the far corner, while on the second scoring run, he exchanged short passes with Partida, then slapped home a left foot shot to the corner of the net.
Providence, which finished third at the 2B/1B state tourney a year ago, has a potent scoring attack, but Coupeville coach Kimberly Kisch praised the play of her goalie, senior Hurlee Bronec.
“As always, Hurlee was a rock star, making big saves,” she said.
Now 2-4-1 on the season, Coupeville wrapped its non-conference schedule Tuesday and begins league play Oct. 11 with a road trip to Cedar Park Christian-Lynnwood.
The Wolves have eight conference games ahead, including a rematch with Providence, as they chase a playoff spot while competing in the premier 2B/1B soccer league in the state.
Kisch, and fellow Wolf coach Robert Wood experimented a bit Tuesday, using the game as a learning exercise.
“With the final non-league game, we tried some new things with our lineup,” Kisch said. “It didn’t work out, but we gleaned valuable information about their defensive line.
“I am confident that when we see Providence again on our field, we will have a much different outcome.”
Eighth grader Tamsin Ward is a vital part of a co-ed soccer squad charging into league play. (Bailey Thule photo)
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