Coupeville Sports

Xavier Clark

Oak Harbor’s loss is Coupeville’s gain.

Having transferred schools, senior Xavier Clark will provide the Wolves with another big body on the line to go alongside returning studs like Nick Streubel and Carson Risner.

A defensive lineman who also hopes to see time at fullback and linebacker, Clark has been playing football since age 7. It gave him an immediate outlet for his energy.

“I started playing because my grandpa thought it was a good idea for me,” Clark said. “I was always running around in my house and doing things that should be done in football.”

While he remains a bit disappointed in his time as a Wildcat (“I felt I was working harder every single day, but the coaches didn’t see that in me”), he still greatly enjoys the sport and is looking forward to making an impact while repping the red and black.

“I love the sport because it makes me physically and mentally stronger,” Clark said. “Playing football helps me calm down from things outside of it.”

And as he shines on the field or off, he will always hold fast to the man who has shaped his life every step of the way.

“My grandpa had the biggest impact on my life because of how he grew me up and the man that I am today,” Clark said. “He is my hero.”