Sports

Coupeville's Helen Strelow finished in first place in the girls race with a time of 24:56, 3 seconds ahead of her opponent, Maddy Nielsen of Mt. Vernon Christian. Coupeville also won the girls' team title

Run like the wind

Coupeville’s Helen Strelow finished in first place in the girls race during the league championship.

  • Oct 22, 2021

 

Photo by John Fisken Coupeville junior Alita Blouin passes the ball at a game against South Whidbey High School on Monday, Oct. 27. Blouin had a team-high nine digs during the match, which South Whidbey won 3-0 with scores of 25-21, 25-8 and 25-18.

Pass it on

Alita Blouin had a team-high nine digs during Coupeville’s match against South Whidbey.

  • Oct 1, 2021

 

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Hoofing it

Deer take the field during Coupeville football game

 

Melany Alanis, senior

Wildcats set 11 school records for weightlifting after summer training

After a summer of hard work, seven female athletes broke 11 school records by lifting heavy.

Melany Alanis, senior
Photo by John Fisken Oak Harbor Wildcats go after the ball during the homecoming football game against the Stanwood Spartans Sept. 17. The Wildcats lost 34-14.

Homecoming in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor High School homecoming football game Sept. 17 had plenty of exciting moments.

Photo by John Fisken Oak Harbor Wildcats go after the ball during the homecoming football game against the Stanwood Spartans Sept. 17. The Wildcats lost 34-14.
Photo by John Fisken Coupeville volleyball won against Mount Vernon Christian 3-0 on Sept. 14. Schools are hoping more people sign up to become referees because almost all sports are facing a shortage of officials.

School sports need more refs to step up to the plate

High school sports are back in full swing, but a lack of qualified referees could spell trouble.

Photo by John Fisken Coupeville volleyball won against Mount Vernon Christian 3-0 on Sept. 14. Schools are hoping more people sign up to become referees because almost all sports are facing a shortage of officials.
football #9 is Will Rankin, senior.

Fall sports return, with some changes

Traditional fall school sports are already underway after two nontraditional school years.

football #9 is Will Rankin, senior.
OH Cheer Team

Wildcat cheer team claims first place

Oak Harbor High School’s Cheer Competition Team captured first place at the WSCCA Championships in the Non-Tumbling - Medium Category. This is the second year… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2021
OH Cheer Team
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Wrestling Hall of Fame honors Oak Harbor’s Linsenmayer, Passmore

Also among the 10 2021 inductees is Mount Vernon’s Randy Audette, whose officiating career in wrestling spans 52 years.

  • Jun 4, 2021
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Photo by John Fisken NWLL softball vs CWLL

The crack of the bat

Photo by John Fisken. North Whidbey Little League and Central Whidbey Little League Juniors softball teams met up for a game Monday.… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2021
Photo by John Fisken NWLL softball vs CWLL
Photo by Shawn O’Connor

Wildcats finish season with program best

The Oak Harbor High School sailing team will take a month off before starting their summer season.

Photo by Shawn O’Connor
Oak Harbor High School Wildcat sailors compete this weekend in the NWISA Fleet Race Championships. (Photo by Shawn O’Connor Oak Harbor)

Wildcat sailors headed to championships

By Shawn O’Connor for the Whidbey News-Times The Oak Harbor High School sailing team completed its final fleet racing tune-up before district championships on Saturday,… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2021
Oak Harbor High School Wildcat sailors compete this weekend in the NWISA Fleet Race Championships. (Photo by Shawn O’Connor Oak Harbor)
The South Whidbey boys team, from left to right include Aidan O’Brien, Cooper Ullman, Aidan Donnelly, Thomas Simms and Reilly McVay. Photo by Matt Simms.

Falcons cross country make history with state win

It was the first time the SWHS boys cross country team finished in first place at the state meet.

The South Whidbey boys team, from left to right include Aidan O’Brien, Cooper Ullman, Aidan Donnelly, Thomas Simms and Reilly McVay. Photo by Matt Simms.
Members of the Oak Harbor High School Sailing team are, from left to right: Top row, coach Shawn O’Connor, Liam Chapman (‘22), Ryan Metz (‘22), Ben Servatius (‘22), Thomas Buys (‘22), Andrew Buys (‘21). Bottom row, Emelia Boilek (‘22), Anna Servatius (‘24), Allison Bailey (‘23), Shelby Lang (‘23). Photo by Denise Buys

Wildcat sailors 6th in championships

The Wildcats will continue their season with a North Sound fleet race scrimmage next Saturday.

Members of the Oak Harbor High School Sailing team are, from left to right: Top row, coach Shawn O’Connor, Liam Chapman (‘22), Ryan Metz (‘22), Ben Servatius (‘22), Thomas Buys (‘22), Andrew Buys (‘21). Bottom row, Emelia Boilek (‘22), Anna Servatius (‘24), Allison Bailey (‘23), Shelby Lang (‘23). Photo by Denise Buys
Photo by John Fisken

‘Cats trample Lynden Christian

Oak Harbor’s varsity soccer team won Monday’s home non-conference game against Lynden Christian 4-1. The Wildcats host Bellingham on Saturday, May 1.… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2021
Photo by John Fisken
Photo by John Fisken

Wildcats maintain perfect record

Oak Harbor High School junior Luke Vrabel pitches against Mount Baker Mountaineers on Tuesday. The Wildcats won the home conference game 9-2. On Thursday, the… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2021
Photo by John Fisken
The Wildcat sailors competed against the Ballard Beavers Saturday. Although the Oak Harbor team suffered their only loss of the season against Ballard, the team is headed to Olympia next weekend to compete for a chance to advance to the National Championships. Photo by Shawn O’Connor.

Wildcat sailors compete in Olympia next weekend

The team is looking for a chance to compete for the National Championships.

The Wildcat sailors competed against the Ballard Beavers Saturday. Although the Oak Harbor team suffered their only loss of the season against Ballard, the team is headed to Olympia next weekend to compete for a chance to advance to the National Championships. Photo by Shawn O’Connor.
Sophomore Anna Myles defense Coupeville Wolves

Kicking off the season with a win

Oak Harbor High School track and field hosted Anacortes Wednesday. The Wildcats came in second in the 4x100 relay with 46.77 to the Seahawks 46.26.… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2021
Sophomore Anna Myles defense Coupeville Wolves
Wildcat Sailing Club

Riding a wave of wins

Wildcat sailing team maintains its perfect win record

Wildcat Sailing Club
Oak Harbor High School’s sailing team continued its winning ways Saturday with a victory against the Sehome Mariners. Photo by Shawn O’Connor

Oak Harbor Wildcat sailing team racks up wins against Bellingham, Sehome

The Oak Harbor Wildcats sailing team continued its perfect season this past weekend.

Oak Harbor High School’s sailing team continued its winning ways Saturday with a victory against the Sehome Mariners. Photo by Shawn O’Connor