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Powers, Wagner pace CMS harriers

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 21, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Anna Powers, seen here last season, is back to lead the CMS cross country squad. (Amber Wyman photo)

A new pack of runners has entered the conversation.

While Coupeville’s high school cross country team has already participated in several meets, Saturday marked the season debut for the Wolf middle school harriers.

The CMS runners took to the trail in Langley, taking part in the 46th annual Carl Westling Invitational, and the young guns made their mark in a 3,000-meter race.

Sparked by top-five finishes from Anna Powers and Lincoln Wagner, the Wolves claimed second place in the boys team standings, and fourth in the girls showdown.

Up next for Coupeville is a trip to Sultan Friday, Sept. 26 for the Return of the Salmon Invitational.

 

Saturday results:

GIRLS:

Anna Powers (3rd) 13:38.26
Sarai Dangerfield (8th) 14:19.88
Claire Lachnit (30th) 16:50.51
Abby Hunt (41st) 18:10.04
Liberty Perez (44th) 19:05.12
Seraphina Williams (51st) 21:01.64

 

BOYS:

Lincoln Wagner (4th) 11:38.80
River Simpson (7th) 11:58.40
Henry Purdue (13th) 12:17.06
Archer Schwarz (14th) 12:17.52
Nicholas Strong (28th) 13:21.76
Les Queen (43rd) 14:24.55
Cole Van Dyke (54th) 14:51.52
Mica McCloskey (56th) 15:13.11
Johnathyn Driscoll (73rd) 16:56.19
Elijah Williams (74th) 16:57.13
Miles Abram (85th) 18:44.74
Hayden Maynes (94th) 19:33.03
Oliver Miller (98th) 21:23.04

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Shoes optional, heart mandatory

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 20, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Speedy Wolf George Spear shows off some hard-earned hardware. (Photos courtesy Elizabeth Bitting)

It was a wild day.

Competing along with 40+ other schools at the Carl Westling Invitational Saturday in Langley, the Coupeville High School cross country team made some memories.

From George Spear becoming the first Wolf in recent memory to make it to the awards podium at the prestigious meet to Cyrus Sparacio completing the race minus a shoe, the trip down-Island was a memorable one.

Overall, CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting sent 17 runners to the line against prime competition.

Cyrus Sparacio cools down his tootsies after running most of a 3-mile race without a shoe. 

Those harriers in action covered 5,000 meters across “a varied surface including forest trail, grass, gravel, and track surface.”

And Sparacio, a speedy freshman, covered most of that distance with a shoe on one foot, and just a sock on the other.

He lost his foot covering within the first half mile, but never slowed down.

“He tried quickly tying it, kept running, did not do a good job and it flew off but he kept on going,” Bitting said with a laugh. “He ran a decent time on top of it!!”

Coupeville’s runners (and their shoes, hopefully) will get back at it this coming Wednesday, Sept. 24, when they travel to Orcas Island for a Northwest 2B/1B League meet.

Coupeville’s girls move out as a pack.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

 

Varsity:

Mikayla Wagner (35th) 24:59.57
Aleksia Jump (40th) 25:41.19
Ivy Rudat (42nd) 25:43.59
Allie Powers (47th) 26:25.90

 

JV:

Ava Lucero (138th) 31:07.42

 

BOYS:

 

Varsity:

George Spear (15th) 18:37.96
Kenneth Jacobsen (24th) 19:07.72
Ezekiel Allen (27th) 19:23.56
Isaiah Allen (47th) 20:21.59
Cyrus Sparacio (57th) 21:10.09
Beckett Green (60th) 21:34.23
Johnathan Jacobsen (65th) 22:15.15

 

JV:

(*No places recorded*)

Will Tierney 24:00
Hunter Atteberry 24:13
Nolan Hunt 28:39
Zach Blitch 31:15
Zachary Saho 44:32

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First run, big results

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Colton Ashby brought home some bling. (Taylor Little photo)

Meet #1 is in the books.

The Coupeville Middle School cross country squad kicked off a new season in style Saturday with an appearance at the 45th annual Carl Westling Invitational in Langley.

The young Wolves put four runners on the awards podium, earned second-place in the team standings for both girls and boys, and wowed their coach.

“They did amazing today!” said Amber Wyman. “I am so impressed and proud of their work and dedication.

“They have had four full weeks of training before our first race, and it shows with so many amazing PR’s!”

The CMS girls turned in strong performances on opening day. (Amber Wyman photo)

Nearly half of Coupeville’s runners this season are 6th graders, with the group showing continued improvement every run.

“Plan on more PRs as the season progresses,” Wyman said. “This is a determined crew, and they have goals to achieve!”

CMS gets right back at it next week with a trip to Sultan Friday, Sept. 27 for the Return of the Salmon Invitational.

 

Saturday results (3,000 meters):

 

GIRLS:

Allie Powers (8th) 15:13.21
Anna Powers (9th) 15:13.89
Claire Lachnit (14th) 16:05.68
Abby Hunt (25th) 17:14.30
Mia Goers (47th) 20:19.48
Hailey Goldman (49th) 20:45.59
Hazel Goldman (52nd) 22:36.46

They’re coming for all your trophies. (Taylor Little photo)

 

BOYS:

Cyrus Sparacio (5th) 12:07.80
Colton Ashby (7th) 12:34.49
Archer Schwarz (14th) 13:08.24
Asher Harris (15th) 13:14.08
Lincoln Wagner (21st) 13:37.01
River Simpson (22nd) 13:37.30
Jesse Kehoe (31st) 14:12.96
Christopher Zenz (32nd) 14:20.15
Jonah Meek (40th) 15:08.11
Cole Van Dyke (54th) 16:09.02
Magnus Western (56th) 16:26.00
Nolan Hunt (63rd) 18:06.10
Hunter Attebury (66th) 18:29.96
Avery Eelkema (68th) 20:18.89

The pack is on the attack. (Amber Wyman photo)

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Short trip, fast times

Posted in Cross Country, tagged , , , , on September 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Brothers Ezekiel (left) and Isaiah Allen prepare to hit the trail. (Shaloma Allen photo)

The weather was nice, and the times even nicer.

Competing at the 45th annual Carl Westling Invitational in Langley Saturday, the Coupeville High School cross country squad showed up and showed out.

“It was a good day!” said CHS coach Elizabeth Bitting.

The Wolves sent 22 runners to the line, spread out across multiple 5,000-meter races, with seven of those who ran in the event last year setting a PR this time around.

Bitting was impressed with her entire roster, repping one of the smallest of the 31 schools in attendance, while offering a little extra praise to some of the harriers.

“Mikayla (Wagner), Devon (Wyman), Isaiah (Allen), and Beckett (Green), just a few of our freshmen runners, ran very impressive races,” she said.

“I am looking forward to see what they do over the season.

“Aleera (Kent), Kayla (Crane), and Ethan (Walling), all new to cross country, are also runners to keep your eyes on. It was a good day for Cow Town!!!”

Spending their weekend wisely. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

Coming off the trip down island, Coupeville hits the road twice next week.

First up is a jaunt to Orcas Island for a Northwest 2B/1B League meet Wednesday, then an appearance Saturday in Seattle at a meet hosted by King’s.

The Wolf girls form a potent pack. (Photo courtesy Elizabeth Bitting)

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Varsity:

Aleera Kent (31st) 24:10.16
Mikayla Wagner (39th) 24:42.87
Kayla Crane (43rd) 24:50.87
Noelle Western (55th) 25:42.70
Aleksia Jump (61st) 26:22.46
Ivy Rudat (64th) 27:04.23

 

JV:

Devon Wyman (35th) 26:18.87
Reagan Callahan (78th) 29:46.48
Dahlia Miller (98th) 31:18.27
Ava Lucero (100th) 31:32.74
Lili Newberg (118th) 36:55.88
Mary Western (119th) 36:56.88

 

BOYS:

Varsity:

Carson Field (45th) 19:12.59
Ezekiel Allen (47th) 19:16.85
Kenneth Jacobsen (52nd) 19:29.06
George Spear (54th) 19:36.35
Thomas Strelow (84th) 20:57.05
Isaiah Allen (91st) 21:24.50
Ethan Walling (95th) 21:34.34

 

JV (sub-22:00):

Beckett Green (98th) 22:29.55

 

JV (22:00+):

Will Tierney (46th) 23:22.14
Johnathan Jacobsen (49th) 23:29.96

It’s all about the shorts. (Elizabeth Bitting photo)

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Ketterling, Green blaze a winning trail

Posted in Cross Country, Middle School, tagged , , , , on September 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

The Wolves celebrate Lillian Ketterling’s top 10 finish. (Wendy Wasik photos)

It begins.

A new season of Coupeville Middle School cross country officially kicked off Saturday, with the Wolves travelling to Langley for the 44th annual Carl Westling Invite.

While there, 19 Wolves hit the trail, with 8th graders Lillian Ketterling and Beckett Green zipping across the 3000-meter course to claim top 10 finishes.

Injuries and family obligations reduced Coupeville’s roster a bit, but Wolf coach Amber Wyman came away pleased with the performance of those who were available.

“The athletes that were able showed up to run!” she said. “They all did a great job, pushed themselves hard and it showed.

“I’m very excited to see what this season is going to bring!”

Cyrus Sparacio heads for the finish line.

The Wolves have a busy week ahead of them, with two meets in three days.

Coupeville hosts a four-team Cascade League meet at Ft. Casey next Thursday, Sept. 21, then travels to Shoreline Sept. 23 for the King’s Roller Coaster Run.

 

Saturday results:

 

GIRLS:

Lillian Ketterling (10th) 14:51.87
Allie Powers (11th) 14:53.49
Laken Simpson (13th) 15:10.09
Hazel Goldman (19th) 16:32.39
Elizabeth Marshall (33rd) 18:25.96
Devon Wyman (35th) 18:28.43
Mary Western (36th) 18:30.90
Ava Lucero (48th) 20:44.15
Hailey Goldman (51st) 21:29.72
Amelia Crowder (52nd) 21:31.88

 

BOYS:

Beckett Green (10th) 13:01.22
Isaiah Allen (12th) 13:31.55
Cyrus Sparacio (22nd) 14:22.91
Johnathan Jacobsen (27th) 14:59.88
Archer Schwarz (28th) 15:00.27
Ossian Merkel (32nd) 15:23.55
River Simpson (34th) 15:29.53
Christopher Zenz (43rd) 16:03.04
Avery Eelkema (55th) 20:23.41

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