Spring prep preview / Coupeville girls track

Coach: Randy King.

2019 record: Second in North Sound Conference, fourth in district, fifth in bi-district, ninth in state.

Returning letter winners: seniors Ja’Tarya Hoskins (second-team, all-league 4×100, 4×400; fifth in state 4×100), Mallory Kortuem (second-team pole vault, 400, 4×100, 4×200; second in state 400, third in state 4×200, fifth in state 4×100; school record, pole vault, 8-10; school record, 400, 58.02; school record 4×100, 50.54; school record, 4×200, 1:46.13), Lucy Sandahl (second-team 4×400), Maya Toomey-Stout (first-team long jump; second-team 4×100, 4×200; 10th in state long jump, 11th in state 100, third in state 4×200, fifth in state 4×100; school record, long jump, 17-00.25; school record 100, 12.74; school record, 4×100, 50.54; school record, 4×200, 1:46.13), Raven Vick; sophomore Ja’Kenya Hoskins (second-team 4×200; third in state 4×200).

Key newcomers: junior Isabella Velasco, sophomore Sophia Martin, freshman Carolyn Lhamon.

Coach’s comment: “One of the most exciting aspects of our team is that we have about eight endurance athletes running this year, and that is a significant increase in numbers from last year.

“We are looking forward to a great season with competitive boys and girls teams. Our goals remain as always, looking to make improvements each week leading to best marks at the end of the season.”

Strength: Depth (event coverage).

First competition: at Island Jamboree (Oak Harbor), 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19.

First meet: Coupeville, Granite Falls at South Whidbey, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

First home meet: Port Townsend, Chimacum, Friday Harbor, Mount Vernon Christian, La Conner; 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28.