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Fly fast, soar high

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on April 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville senior Alex Murdy is one of the best long jumpers in the state. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Every second counts, every inch matters.

As we wind our way towards May, the number of regular season track and field meets dwindle, with the onset of the postseason just on the horizon.

Taking our weekly look at how Coupeville High School athletes stack up against other 2B stars, we have movement from last Monday.

A scan of the top 10 marks in each event show the Wolves going upwards four times, with sophomore Katie Marti jumping back into the elite in the javelin.

Aidan Wilson (400) and both 4 x 400 relay squads are also trending up after strong showings at the GearUp Eason Invitational, while CHS remains in the top 10 in 13 of the other 15 events it previously occupied.

And for those two guys (briefly) bumped from the list by newcomers — Nick Guay in the 200 and Tate Wyman in the 300 hurdles?

Both remain in the top 10 in other events, plus have a chance to compete again Saturday, April 29, when the Wolves attend the Sunny and 70’s Invitational in Lakewood.

 

Where CHS ranks in 2B as of April 24:

 

GIRLS:

100 — Monroe Myles (10th) 13.52

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (4th) 1:03.83

4 x 400 Relay — Claire Mayne, Carly Burt, Ayden Wyman, Aleera Kent (4th) 4:38.96

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (3rd) 33-09

Discus — Lhamon (10th) 97-08

Javelin — Katie Marti (9th) 98-10

High Jump — Ryanne Knoblich (6th) 4-10

 

BOYS:

100 — Tim Ursu (9th) 11.64

400 — Aidan Wilson (6th) 53.08

800 — Wilson (2nd) 2:01.51

1600 — Mitchell Hall (9th) 4:46.62

4 x 100 Relay — Nick Guay, Tate Wyman, Wilson, Dominic Coffman (2nd) 45.40

4 x 400 Relay — Guay, Hall, Hank Milnes, Wilson (8th) 3:42.76

Discus — Zac Tackett (10th) 127-05

High Jump — Guay (4th) 5-11; Coffman (5th) 5-10

Long Jump — Alex Murdy (3rd) 19-11.75

Triple Jump — Wilson (6th) 40-01.25

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Scrappy Wolves vie at 91-team meet

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on April 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »

CHS seniors (l to r) Dominic Coffman, Alex Murdy, and Tim Ursu all are dreaming of postseason success. (Sandi Murdy photo)

Welcome to the BIG time.

The 33rd annual GearUp Eason Invitational drew track and field athletes to Snohomish Saturday from 91 different schools, encompassing two states and two countries.

Washington state teams were joined by squads from Oregon — including a 6A school — and British Columbia, with Coupeville High School the only “B” school in attendance.

And while the Wolves didn’t pull off any wins, they did get a Top 10 performance in the shot put from senior Carolyn Lhamon, who was 9th in a field of 40 throwers.

While the competition was extreme, CHS coaches and athletes came away pleased with their effort.

“A little rain, less sun, lots of clouds and some beautiful PR’s!!!!,” said Wolf track guru Elizabeth Bitting. “Long day and a successful one!

“They all did amazing! Especially those 4 x 400 relay teams,” she added. “Three of the four girls and two of the boys attended JUST for that race AND they were the very last events.

“Such a long day for them! Super proud that both teams PR’d!”

Even qualifying for the meet was super-intensive, with only the best of the best making the cut.

Having Aidan Wilson get the invite in four events, while fellow senior Tate Wyman made it in three warms Bitting’s heart.

“That’s impressive,” she said. “We might be small, but we are mighty!”

Aidan Wilson flies the friendly skies. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville returns to action next Saturday, April 29 with an appearance at the Sunny & 70’s Invitational at Lakewood High School.

That’s the final regular season meet before the Wolves begin their long postseason run.

 

Saturday’s results:

 

GIRLS:

400 — Lyla Stuurmans (24th) 1:04.26

100 Hurdles — Claire Mayne (30th) 18.34

4 x 400 Relay — Mayne, Carly Burt, Ayden Wyman, Aleera Kent (26th) 4:38.96

Shot Put — Carolyn Lhamon (9th) 32-03

Discus — Lhamom (31st) 81-08

Javelin — Katie Marti (11th) 98-10

 

BOYS:

800 — Aidan Wilson (11th) 2:01.51

110 Hurdles — Reiley Araceley (32nd) 18.39; Tate Wyman (33rd) 18.40

300 Hurdles — T. Wyman (23rd) 44.89

4 x 100 Relay — Nick Guay, T. Wyman, Wilson, Dominic Coffman (20th) 45.40

4 x 400 Relay — Guay, Mitchell Hall, Hank Milnes, Wilson (22nd) 3:42.76

Discus — Zac Tackett (32nd) 115-02

High Jump — Coffman (14th) 5-08; Guay (14th) 5-08

Long Jump — Alex Murdy (22nd) 19-02.75

Triple Jump — Wilson (15th) 40-01.25

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Martin makes next-level throws

Posted in Track, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , , on April 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Logan Martin

Logan Martin was in a groove.

Competing in the Wildcat Open in Ellensburg Saturday, the Central Washington University freshman defended his home turf in style.

Martin, a 2022 Coupeville grad, claimed 6th place in the hammer throw and 9th in the discus, while competing in fields of 17 throwers.

The former Wolf nailed a PR in the hammer, letting it rip 167 feet, nine inches, while just missing a PR in the discus, where his implement returned to Earth at the 137-05 mark.

During his time at CHS, Dalton Martin’s younger brother played basketball, soccer, and tennis, as well as bringing home three 2nd place medals from the state track and field championships.

He’s a man of mystery, trapped in a net of emotion. (Bob Martin photo)

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It’s the coaching life for them

Posted in coach chatter, tagged , , , , , , on April 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Steve Hilborn can sniff out the other team’s game plan. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coaching is an art, and the men and women leading Coupeville High School spring sports programs are painting masterpieces.

Baseball, softball, and girls’ tennis are all in the mix for league titles, while track and field has big numbers and bigger talent.

As we work our way through the regular season and heads towards the postseason, a look at some of those coaches in their natural habitat.

Wolf softball coaches, buffeted by the prairie wind, dream about a covered stadium.

The brain trust behind the successful CHS track squad, which has its deepest roster in years.

Ken Stange has coached for two decades, and he’s got wisdom for Hayley Fiedler and Vivian Farris. “Hit the ball where they ain’t!”

Morgan Payne ponders getting a shave, or flashes a sign. It’s the trickery of baseball.

Kevin McGranahan points out where he wants his players to go. “Home! I want you to score!!”

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Former Wolf ace soars skyward

Posted in Track, tagged , , , , on April 21, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Savina Wells, circa spring 2022. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

If she was still in Coupeville, she’d be two inches off the school record.

Of course, Savina Wells, onetime Wolf supernova, now lives in Florida, where she’s a sophomore at Fernandina Beach High School.

So, while her current accomplishments have no impact on the CHS track and field record board, her high-flying exploits still reverberate with her Whidbey fan club.

Wells cleared the high jump bar at an even five feet Thursday, tying her PR, to win a title at the district meet, and advance to regionals.

The CHS all-time mark for girls, set by Yashmeen Knox in 1999, is 5-02.

Wells has also vied in the long jump and 100 in her first season at Fernandina Beach, after delivering strong volleyball and basketball campaigns.

While growing up in Coupeville, Savina, younger sister of fellow Wolf stars Ulrik and Izzy Wells, was a marquee player in multiple sports.

Volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, and doing cartwheels across the little league fields at Rhododendron Park — she was the undisputed queen.

And might have been referred to as “The Chosen One” in stories written at 2:00 AM by overly excitable bloggers.

Or at least that’s the rumor.

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