Coupeville Sports

Ward, Sparacio out in front

March 23, 2026 by David Svien

Tamsin Ward is making her mark quickly. (Photo courtesy Jandellyn Ward)

The freshmen shall lead the way.

We’re one week, and two meets, into a new track and field season, and currently 12 Coupeville High School athletes are ranked in the top 10 among all 2B competitors.

Or at least the ones whose coaches have recorded their numbers on athletic.net, the go-to place for all your track stat needs.

Leading the way are 9th graders Tamsin Ward and Cyrus Sparacio, who are among the leaders in three different categories.

Hot on their heels, with two appearances apiece, are sophomore Lillian Ketterling and senior Malachi Somes.

While a whole lot can, and will, likely change between now and the state meet in May, here’s where CHS athletes sit among all students from 2B schools through Mar. 23:

GIRLS:

3200 — Mikayla Wagner (7th) 14:24.97; Devon Wyman (8th) 14:35.54

4 x 400 Relay — Olivia Hall, Lillian Ketterling, Tamsin Ward, Lexis Drake (7th) 5:12.82

Shot Put — Ward (2nd) 30-07

High Jump — Ward (6th) 4-08

Pole Vault — Ketterling (5th) 7-00

BOYS:

800 — Kenneth Jacobsen (10th) 2:18.33

1600 — Cyrus Sparacio (5th) 4:58.72; Malachi Somes (9th) 5:03.67

3200 — Sparacio (2nd) 10:47.10

4 x 400 Relay — Sparacio, Brian Thompson, Somes, Beckett Green (6th) 4:03.99

High Jump — Wyatt Fitch-Marron (2nd) 5-10

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Gebhard still a doggone success

March 22, 2026 by David Svien

Gabriella Gebhard and associate enjoy the day. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)

The queen has not left her throne.

Coupeville grad Gabriella Gebhard continues to excel in the world of competitive dog showing, guiding her canines to multiple awards and accomplishments.

The former Wolf was busy this weekend, with her dog Promise, who she bred and finished, impressing the judges.

Needing a three-point major to finish her championship, Promise “went winners bitch for a four-point major to finish and then went best of winners and best of opposite over the specials to make it a five-point major!” Gebhard said.

The duo also won owner/handler best of breed, and, pending AKC approval, Promise gets a promotion and will be known as “CH Set’r Ridge’s Everlasting Promise.”

“I am so proud of my bred by girl, finished entirely by me, shown only in the bred by class!” Gebhard said.

Along with continuing her lifelong love of showing dogs, Gebhard is also a 4-H trainer with a K-9 Korps dog club and works with young handlers who are following her into the canine world.

“She might have graduated but has kept her passion going!” said mom Stephanie.

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Piling up stats, piling up wins

March 22, 2026 by David Svien

Madison McMillan, a terror in pinstripes. (Photo property Edmonds College softball)

Her bat still has its bark.

Coupeville grad Madison McMillan tallied three more RBI’s Sunday and scored a run, helping her Edmonds College softball squad keep its win streak alive.

Sweeping visiting Skagit Valley College 22-1 and 13-4 in a doubleheader, the Tritons get to 16-1 on the season as they head towards the halfway mark of the schedule.

Edmonds, which is 9-1 at home and 7-0 on the road, has 24 regular season games left, with a home twin-bill against Highline College set for this coming Wednesday, Mar. 25.

McMillan, a freshman third baseman, has seen action in 12 games, racking up a .391 batting average while hitting two home runs and 13 RBIs.

She has nine hits, eight runs, and three walks, as well.

The former Wolf ace, best known for crushing home runs which were later found down the street in the Prairie Center parking lot, was a three-sport star and stellar student during her CHS days.

She was a key member of Wolf volleyball, basketball, and softball teams, helping lead the spikers and sluggers to glory at the state tourney.

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Wolf hoops stars impress at state tourney

March 22, 2026 by David Svien

Ready to hit the floor. (Photos courtesy RayLynn Ratcliff)

The Wolves took a bite out of Spokane.

Playing in the state tournament this weekend, Coupeville’s 7th/8th grade boys’ SWISH basketball team split four games against top-level competition.

Cow Towns’s hardcourt warriors fell to Republic and Port Angeles in tightly contested affairs, while capturing victories against Tahoma and Hazen.

“Couldn’t be more proud of these boys,” said Wolf Mom RayLynn Ratcliff.

“They worked hard to earn the right to be here, they showed grit and determination, they played physical with poise and showed the heart of the Wolves!”

The Coupeville squad, coached by Curtis Ashby and Rick Beaman, goes 11 players deep.

The roster:

Colton Ashby
Xander Beaman
Luke Blas
Diesel Eck
Xander Flowers
Gracen Joiner
Remmy Nuqui
Kamden Ratcliff
River Simpson
Trey Stewart
Aiden Wheat

Tomorrow’s high school hoops stars.

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Temps (slightly) rise, track stars soar

March 22, 2026 by David Svien

Devon Wyman, seen last season, set a PR in the 1600 Saturday in Rainier. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They’re in a groove now.

The second high school track and field meet of the season arrived Saturday, and it was a fairly big one as Coupeville hit the road to participate in the 25-team Rainier Icebreaker.

While far from home, the Wolves found strong competition, a smattering of top times and marks, and, lo and behold, even some blue skies.

“Beautiful weather at Rainier today,” said CHS coaches Bob Martin and Elizabeth Bitting.

“Funny how nice 52 (degrees) with a little sun feels after dealing with the rain and 30-40-degree temps most of the season.

“We may have even got a little burnt.”

Shining brightly under the sun, the Wolves earned several top-five performances, with sophomore Wyatt Fitch-Marron claiming top team honors with a 2nd place showing in the high jump.

He was joined by fab frosh Tamsin Ward (3rd in the shot put and 5th in the high jump), Lillian Ketterling (5th in the pole vault), and the mixed 4 x 400 relay unit, which hit the tape in 4th place.

That co-ed crew was comprised of Olivia Hall, Brian Thompson, Ketterling, and Edmund Wilson.

Overall, the Rainier girls and Elma boys collected team titles, with Coupeville finishing 14th and 15th, respectively.

With two meets in the books, the Wolf coaches like what they’ve seen, and are anticipating many more highlights to come.

“We saw several PRs and strong performances (today),” Martin and Bitting said. “And we’re looking forward to continued growth over the next month.”

Next up for Coupeville, or at least part of the roster, is a road trip Saturday, Mar. 28 to the 4th annual Stanwood Frosh/Soph Invitational.

Saturday’s results:

GIRLS:

200 — Taylor Marrs (29th) 33.62 *PR*

400 — Marrs (14th) 1:15.60 *PR*

1600 — Mikayla Wagner (16th) 6:48.02; Devon Wyman (18th) 6:52.10 *PR*

3200 — Wyman (12th) 14:45.05

100 Hurdles — Myra McDonald (17th) 22.26; Lexis Drake (18th) 22.70

300 Hurdles — Frankie Tenore (18th) 1:11.43

4 x 100 Relay — Isa Mc Fetridge, Arianna Cunningham, Olivia Hall, Drake (11th) 58.43

Shot Put — Tamsin Ward (3rd) 30-05

Discus — Lillian Ketterling (12th) 75-07; Marrs (36th) 49-11