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WIAA honors Wolf softball

May 7, 2024 by David Svien

They’ve reached a new level.

The Coupeville High School softball team, rolling towards the postseason with a 13-4 record and one game left to play, was honored Tuesday by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

The Wolves were tabbed as the 2B Team of the Month for April, joining Dayton baseball (1B), Overlake girls’ tennis (1A), Lakewood softball (2A), Cascade boys’ soccer (3A), and Jackson softball (4A).

“This team has earned every bit of it and have bought into the program completely,” said Coupeville coach Kevin McGranahan.

“We have had some tough seasons since 2020 and we coaches have stayed the course and the girls have risen to the challenge. A little motivation going into the postseason!!”

Coupeville, which starts three 8th graders, two freshmen, one sophomore, and four juniors (with no seniors on the roster) are 9-0 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, earning their third conference crown in the last four seasons.

The Wolves wrap the regular season Friday with a non-league tilt at home against South Whidbey, then head to districts May 18, where they’ll play for a ticket to state.

McGranahan’s squad was honored by the WIAA for being strong, both on and off the field.

The sluggers hit .385 as a team, while racking up a team GPA of 3.453.

Along with their play on the diamond, and their work in the classroom, the Wolves were noted for their community involvement.

The team raised $1,300+ for the WhidbeyHealth cancer department with a “Strike Out Cancer” day, while also extensively working as mentors with Central Whidbey Little League players.

 

The coaches:

Michelle Armstrong
Lark Gustafson
Aaron Lucero
Kevin McGranahan

 

The players:

Capri Anter
Haylee Armstrong
Taylor Brotemarkle
Teagan Calkins
Mia Farris
Jada Heaton
Shania Kenney
Ava Lucero
Adeline Maynes
Madison McMillan
Allie Powers
Chelsi Stevens
Danica Strong
Bailey Thule
Sydney Van Dyke
Mary Western
Melanie Wolfe

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Different continent, same Dominator

May 7, 2024 by David Svien

Coupeville’s Dominic Coffman (center) celebrates winning a championship in Spain.

One year in, one title to his credit.

Coupeville grad Dominic Coffman was part of a championship-winning football team during his debut campaign overseas, as the Las Bravos Black Demons won the Spanish Cup Saturday.

The former Wolf, a three-sport star back in his CHS days, contributed on both sides of the ball, playing running back and linebacker.

The pics above and below, which come to us courtesy Dominic, capture the aftermath of the title game win.

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Playoff action on tap this weekend

May 7, 2024 by David Svien

Landon Roberts and Coupeville baseball are one win away from returning to the state tourney. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Welcome to the postseason.

Two of Coupeville High School’s four spring sports programs are in action this Saturday, with berths to the state championships at stake.

Wolf track hosts the district meet here in Cow Town, while CHS baseball hits the road and travels to Lakewood High School.

Softball and girls’ tennis begin their own postseason treks a bit later, but here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on attending this weekend’s action.

 

BASEBALL:

Steve Hilborn’s crew, which has been on a tear in the second half of the season, carries a 10-8 record into play Saturday, and is the top-seeded squad in a three-team royal rumble.

Northwest Christian of Lacey (9-5) opens against Friday Harbor (5-11) at noon in a loser-out game, with the victor returning to the turf field at 2:00(ish) to face Coupeville for the lone state playoff berth from the District 1/2 tourney.

The Wolves will be the home team in their game.

Lakewood High School is located at 17023 11th Ave NE in Arlington.

Playoff pricing is in effect, with both cash and digital ticketing accepted.

Cost is $8 for adults and students without ASB, and $6 for students with ASB, seniors, and children.

To buy tickets online, pop over to:

https://gofan.co/event/1508528?schoolId=WA86277

 

Zane Oldenstadt and friends are gunnin’ for the big time. (Emma Garcia photo)

TRACK AND FIELD:

Things will be hoppin’ at Mickey Clark Field, as Coupeville hosts the District 1/2 meet, with 2B and 1B teams competing (separately) for tickets to state.

For out-of-towners, the field is at 501 S. Main, directly behind the Coupeville Elementary.

To advance on to Yakima, Wolf athletes need a top two finish in their event Saturday.

Field events start at 11:00 AM, with track events getting under way at 11:30.

Once again, it’s the postseason, so there will be hands in your pockets if you want to get past the gate.

Ticket prices are the same as with baseball, and can be purchased on site with cash or through GoFan at:

https://gofan.co/event/1499324?schoolId=WA86277

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Here to coach the day away

May 7, 2024 by David Svien

Brooke Crowder leads off a collection of Coupeville coaching pics. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The spotlight lands on Coupeville coaches this morning.

Or, more specifically, on high school softball and middle school track and field gurus, since that’s the unused photos I have still hanging around.

Call it spring cleaning, with a tip of the hat to John Fisken, who snapped the pics.

Lark Gustafson

Jon Gabelein

Kevin McGranahan

Amber Wyman

McGranahan makes a point to Aaron Lucero (left) and Gustafson.

David Bernardy

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Lippo wraps collegiate baseball career

May 6, 2024 by David Svien

Joey Lippo played four seasons of college baseball. (Photos courtesy Connie Lippo)

One final swing.

Coupeville grad Joey Lippo wrapped a four-year run as a two-sport collegiate athlete Monday.

After graduating from the University of Maine at Presque Isle over the weekend, the former Wolf took the field for a final time in an Owls uniform.

Lippo racked up a hit, a run, and a walk, as UMPI split a doubleheader to the University of Maine-Farmington.

Presque Isle won the opener 11-4, then fell 5-2 in the finale, ending the season at 4-26.

Hanging out with sister Skyy and mom Connie.

While the Owls struggled to find a winning rhythm during a rebuilding year under a new coach, Coupeville’s progeny put together a strong final campaign on the diamond.

Lippo smacked 27 hits, including three doubles, knocked in a team-high 15 RBI, and scored 18 runs as a senior.

Over his four-year run in Maine, Joe and Connie’s son played in 117 games, recording 412 at-bats, 79 runs, 117 hits, 11 doubles, five triples, two home runs, 52 RBI, 49 walks, and 16 stolen bases.

Skyy’s twin brother, who was a three-sport athlete during his CHS days, also played golf at UMPI, keeping busy in the months when baseball was dormant.

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