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Netters stand tall in the big city

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on May 15, 2025| Leave a Comment »

CHS singles aces Tenley Stuurmans (left) and Dahlia Miller were both undefeated this season until districts. (Starla Seal photo)

The stakes were high, the competition was top-tier, and the city was big.

Coupeville High School girls’ tennis players wrapped their season Thursday in Seattle with a strong team-wide performance at the District 1/2 tourney.

And while the Wolves came up just short of sending anyone to state, the small-town net aces impressed their coaches.

“We had some great competition today,” Starla Seal said. “Played their hearts out until the very end. Proud coach moment over here.”

When Coupeville arrived at the Amy Yee Tennis Center, it joined rivals from fellow Northwest 2B/1B League schools Friday Harbor and La Conner, as well as three programs from District 2’s SeaTac League.

Puget Sound Adventist, Forest Ridge, and Summit Classical Christian rounded out the field, with Forest Ridge winning both the singles and doubles titles.

This year that meant more than normal, with Districts 1 and 2 only getting a single slot to state.

The D1/2 tourney reverts back to having two singles players and two doubles teams advance to the big dance again next spring.

This time around, Forest Ridge freshman Julia Mielke thwarted Coupeville’s Tenley Stuurmans in the singles finale, preventing the Wolf netter from making a return trip to Yakima after qualifying for state as an 8th grader.

Stuurmans claimed second in a 10-woman field, with Wolf teammate Dahlia Miller beating her #5 seed to earn 4th place.

In the doubles competition, the title went to Julia Hofler and Yazhen Qui of Forest Ridge, who held off Friday Harbor duo Megan Mellinger and Kira Clark in the title match.

Districts marked not only the end of the season for the Wolves, but the end of the road for CHS seniors Ember Light and Delanie Lewis.

Light, teaming with younger sister Mila, played one of the most-intense matches of the day, with the sisters pushing a Summit Classical duo to tiebreakers in both of their sets.

The Wolves invade Seattle. (Starla Seal photo)

 

Thursday results:

 

Singles:

 

Tenley Stuurmans:

Beat Aubrey Mathewson (Summit Classical) 6-0, 6-1
Beat Dahlia Miller (Coupeville) 6-0, 6-1
Lost to Julia Mielke (Forest Ridge) 6-1, 6-1

 

Dahlia Miller:

Beat Jacklin Liu (Forest Ridge) 6-2, 6-0
Lost to Tenley Stuurmans (Coupeville) 6-0, 6-1
Lost to Kendall Lee (La Conner) 5-7, 6-3, 9-1(tiebreaker)

 

Doubles:

 

Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis:

Lost to Julia Hofler/Yazhen Qui (Forest Ridge) 6-2, 6-1

 

Ember Light/Mila Light:

Beat Abril Aguilar/Valaria Nizovtsev (Puget Sound) 6-1
Lost to Kelsey Milojevich/Abby Gilbert (Summit Classical) 7-6(7-5), 7-6(7-4)

With their second season in the books, CHS coaches Tim Stelling and Starla Seal head home. (Delanie Lewis photo)

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Netters pull double duty in Granite

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on May 6, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans smashes a winner. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

One more road trip.

Making their final trek of the season as a complete team Monday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team battled it out with Granite Falls.

While the host Tigers swept the doubles matches to escape with a 3-2 victory in the official varsity portion of the rumble, the Wolves earned a 6-6 split overall.

With everyone in action for CHS playing two matches, the first round consisted of pro sets to eight points, with the second round a regular set to six.

The Wolves have one more regular season match on their schedule, hosting Friday Harbor Wednesday at 3:30 PM.

It’s Senior Night, with netters Ember Light and Delanie Lewis being honored.

Hardcourt aces Ember Light (left) and Delanie Lewis are ready for their celebration. (Bailey Thule photo)

After that, Coupeville sends two singles players and two doubles teams to the District 1/2 tournament May 15 in Seattle.

The winners of that event qualify for the state meet May 23-24 in Yakima.

 

Monday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-0

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-1

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 8-2

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost 8-2

3rd Doubles — Kauri Hamilton/Ashley Wells lost 8-1

 

JV:

3rd Singles — Kauri Hamilton won 6-3

4th Singles — Miles Gerber lost 6-0

3rd Doubles — Tenley Stuurmans/Ember Light won 6-0

4th Doubles — Dahlia Miller/Mila Light won 6-1

5th Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis won 6-1

6th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Ashley Wells lost 6-0

7th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Miles Gerber lost 8-1

The Wolves ride their ferry to a new adventure. (Photo courtesy Shannon Hilborn)

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“Everyone played exceptionally well”

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on April 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Mila Light slaps a winner. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Everyone played exceptionally well and showed real determination on the court.”

Playing under sunny skies on the prairie Friday, the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team held its own with its ritzy private school rival, battling to a 3-3 tie with The Bush School in varsity action.

The Wolves swept all three singles matches, with Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller remaining unbeaten on the season.

“Our singles players continue to dominate on the court,” said CHS coach Starla Seal.

“They delivered impressive performances this week, showing grit, smart play, and strong court presence.

“Their focus and consistency were key to our team’s success, and we’re proud of the strength they show on court.”

Chloe Ferguson awaits an incoming serve.

While The Bush School was able to pull out victories in the doubles matches, Coupeville’s coaches were pleased with the effort they saw from their players.

“A special shoutout to the Light sisters (Ember and Mila), who brought great energy and teamwork in their doubles match,” Seal said.

“Their fight and chemistry were clear, and we’re excited to see what they bring to the next match!”

The match marked the return of Sofia Phay from an injury, and she reunited with Kauri Hamilton as if the duo had never been apart.

“Their teamwork and trust in one another create a solid foundation, allowing them to stay composed under pressure and adapt well mid-match,” Seal said.

“It’s clear they enjoy playing together, and their chemistry has become a real asset to the team.”

 

Friday’s results:

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-1

3rd Singles — Brynn Parker won 8-3

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 8-5

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Delanie Lewis lost 8-4

3rd Doubles — Sofia Phay/Kauri Hamilton lost 8-3

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Miles Gerber lost 8-6

5th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 8-2

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 6-1

Savannah Coxsey sends a ball screaming back across the net.

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Doubly delightful day for netters

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , on April 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Tenley Stuurmans won twice Wednesday in Granite Falls. (Bailey Thule photo)

Shuffle the lineup, shuffle the results.

Coupeville and Granite Falls coaches agreed to play Wednesday’s non-conference girls’ tennis match with an emphasis on doubles action, and the Wolves came away with their first team win of the season.

The Tigers, who were playing host, requested that CHS singles players be paired with newer teammates and play pro sets, creating a different learning experience.

“Mashed up the doubles teams and brought some doubles teams back together,” said CHS coach Starla Seal. “Experienced players could act as a guide for the new players.

“Overall, it was a good match.”

With the action moving along at a good clip, the teams even had time to play two singles matches at the end, with Wolf netters Tenley Stuurmans and Dahlia Miller remaining undefeated on the campaign.

Coupeville will be back at home Friday, hosting The Bush School in a non-league tilt — the team’s second-to-last home rumble of the spring.

Brynn Parker battles for a point. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

 

Wednesday’s results:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 8-1

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 8-3

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Dahlia Miller won 8-3

2nd Doubles — Tenley Stuurmans/Mila Light won 8-2

3rd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Miles Gerber won 8-6

4th Doubles — Sofia Phay/Ashley Wells lost 8-4

5th Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light won 8-1

6th Doubles — Samanatha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost 8-4

7th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost 8-2

8th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 9-8(7-0)

9th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 4-2

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Scrappy netters fight for every point

Posted in Girls Tennis, tagged , , , , , on April 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Delanie Lewis eyeballs her opponent. (Jackie Saia photos)

They are tantalizingly close to a breakthrough.

While the Coupeville High School girls’ tennis team is 0-5 this season, the Wolves have been one match away from winning as a team almost every time out.

Friday was a similar tale, with CHS sweeping the singles showdowns at South Whidbey, but being narrowly edged in the doubles bouts and falling 3-2.

One of those doubles matches went the full three sets, as well, with the Falcons, a traditional tennis power in the region, escaping by the slimmest of advantages.

“We did so great!” said Coupeville coach Starla Seal.

“Tenley (Stuurmans) did amazing and held her composure, Dahlia (Miller) also, and really both of them came back their second set to shut it down.

“Kauri (Hamilton) and Brynn (Parker) were so close to winning (at second doubles).”

Brynn Parker chases down a shot.

With dry weather predicted for the week ahead, the Wolves will host a pair of matches on their home courts.

King’s comes to Coupeville Tuesday, April 15 for a non-conference rumble, before Friday Harbor visits April 18 for the second of four showdowns between Northwest 2B/1B League rivals this season.

 

Friday’s results:

 

Varsity:

1st Singles — Tenley Stuurmans won 6-4, 6-2

2nd Singles — Dahlia Miller won 7-5, 6-2

1st Doubles — Ember Light/Mila Light lost 6-1, 6-1

2nd Doubles — Brynn Parker/Kauri Hamilton lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-2

3rd Doubles — Delanie Lewis/Ember Light lost 4-0, 4-0

 

JV:

4th Doubles — Chloe Ferguson/Rowan Stoner lost 4-0, 4-0

5th Doubles — Samantha Wallace/Hailey Goldman lost 4-0, 4-1

6th Doubles — Savannah Coxsey/Ashley Wells lost 4-0, 4-0

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