Showing some offensive firepower and a strong defense, the Coupeville High School soccer team drubbed Orcas Island 5-0 Friday, Sept. 25, at Mickey Clark Field.

Wolves’ coach Troy Cowan called the match a “total annihilation.”

“Overall, team played well and we are really starting to come together,” Cowan said.

“(I’m) really proud of our intensity in practice; the girls are starting the figure it out,” he added. “The harder we work in practice, the easier the game comes to them — it’s magical.”

Kalia Littlejohn topped the Coupeville attack with two goals. Sister Mia Littlejohn also scored for the Wolves, as did Sage Renninger.

Jennifer Spark finished the scoring, tallying on a penalty kick when Kirsten Pelroy was fouled in the box.

On the defensive end, keeper Lauren Grove “was lights out,” Cowan said. “(Our) defense was on lockdown.”

The Wolves received strong play from the reserves.

“I want to commend our bench players,” Cowan said. “They all played hard and have really contributed to the team’s success. They are as responsible for our success and those goals as the girls who scored them.”

Cowan looked beyond his bench for the recipient of the match’s Most Valuable Player award.

Team mother Dawn Hesselgrave organized a dinner for the visitors, also feeding the Orcas Island volleyball team and match officials.

“What an amazing gesture of kindness and act of love,” Cowan said.

The Wolves (2-2-2) play at Port Townsend (0-5-1) in a non-league match at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.

(Kirsten Pelroy kicks the ball for the Wolves. Photo by John Fisken.)