Sports

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Wildcats finish season with program best

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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
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‘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
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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
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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
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Riding a wave of wins

Wildcat sailing team maintains its perfect win record

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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
Coupeville Track - Photo by John Fisken Coupeville's track and field team kicked off spring sports Thursday, March 4. The Wolves hosted the Northwest 2B/1B League season opener at Mickey Clark Stadium.

Sports back on track for CHS

Coupeville Hight School’s Ja’Kenya Hoskins rounds the track during the season opener Thursday, March 4 at Mickey Clark Field. The Wolves hosted the meet for… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2021
Coupeville Track - Photo by John Fisken Coupeville's track and field team kicked off spring sports Thursday, March 4. The Wolves hosted the Northwest 2B/1B League season opener at Mickey Clark Stadium.
Oak Harbor girls softball team members are allowed to workout together under current COVID-19 restrictions, but are not yet allowed to return to formal practices and competition. School sports may resume this month if Island County and others in the North region can move into Phase 2. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

Athletic directors ‘cautiously optimistic’ for return of sports

School sports may be starting this month for Island County athletes if COVID-19 conditions are met.

Oak Harbor girls softball team members are allowed to workout together under current COVID-19 restrictions, but are not yet allowed to return to formal practices and competition. School sports may resume this month if Island County and others in the North region can move into Phase 2. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
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Year in review: Whidbey athletes create highlights despite coronavirus

COVID-19 cut a big chunk out of the 2020 sports schedule, but it didn’t stop local athletes from posting strong efforts during this unusual year.… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2020
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Svien casts light on Coupeville’s athletic accomplishments

While mainstream media have little time for little towns, David Svien has directed a spotlight on his adopted home of Coupeville, especially capturing the exploits… Continue reading

  • Dec 26, 2020
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Good bye — and thanks for allowing me to share my passion for sports

I doubt there is a person as ingrained in Oak Harbor High School athletics as I. Nearly everyday of my life has been impacted in… Continue reading

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Point of impact: Sports play integral part of athletes’ personal development

(Note: When I returned to the Whidbey newspapers in 2009, then-editor Jim Larsen suggested I do a sports column each week. I said I would… Continue reading

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Registration still open for boating course

It’s not too late to register for America’s Boating Course, a two-day virtual boating and skills class, sponsored by the Deception Pass Sail and Power… Continue reading

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Fisken enjoys chronicling athletes’ accomplishments

For photographer John Fisken, a popular figure at local sporting events, it’s more about the athletes themselves than getting the perfect shot. “I really get… Continue reading

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Stone continues education and basketball career overseas

Santa Claus should stuff a box of new pens in Makana Stone’s stocking this Christmas. The 2016 Coupeville High School graduate continues to write new… Continue reading

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Johnston helps guide others through college recruiting maze

For Mary Johnston, a 2017 Oak Harbor High School graduate and a current member of the University of Washington’s women’s soccer team, being recruited to… Continue reading

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