Sean Toomey-Stout was a two-way terror this season. (John Fisken photo)
More like great day.
Closing their season in style, the Coupeville Middle School football squad savaged host Sultan 46-0 Thursday, avenging an earlier season loss to the Turks.
The first time the two schools met, it was much different.
“The last time we met Sultan it was our first and only home game, most players had less than 24 hours of football under their belts and we were beat; it wasn’t pretty,” said CMS coach Bob Martin. “This time the story was a bit different.
“Our young men practiced six days a week, conditioned just about every day, and showed Sultan the results of what hard work and dedication can accomplish,” he added. “It was a good day.”
Coupeville came out ready to rumble, stripping the ball away from Sultan on the opening kickoff.
One play later, the Wolves scored their first touchdown and the rout was on.
“Our offense and defense were very solid; we scored on almost every possession and limited them to no more than five first downs,” Martin said. “It was a total team effort, everyone knew what their responsibilities were and did it.”
Chris Battaglia closed out a stellar eighth grade season by rumbling for 265 yards on the ground, while Teo Keilwitz (50-yard TD) and Sean Toomey-Stout (20-yard pick six) both chipped in with game-busting plays.
The Wolf defense hit Sultan from every side, and always with intensity.
Toomey-Stout (seven tackles), Keilwitz (6), Koa Davison (5), Jaushon Clay (5), Jake Pease (4) and Battaglia (4 tackles, 3 assists) all made an impact.
