Sofia Hassapis (John Fisken photos)
Hassapis rises up during volleyball season.
Every year brings new athletes to Coupeville High School.
Some are stepping up from the middle school, while others arrive new to town when their families move here.
Sofia Hassapis was a transplant, uprooted from California when her parents, both doctors, accepted jobs at Whidbey General.
Having never played a team sport before, the dancer and “huge bookworm” decided to kick off her freshman year at CHS by joining the volleyball team.
It was a splendid decision.
With her radiant smile beaming across the court every time she got to take the floor, Sofia was one of the bright, shining lights on the Wolf JV team.
Her skills sharpened as the season progressed, and her heart and hustle were always on display.
Coupeville JV coach Amy King is a pro at making sure every girl on her roster gets their moment in the spotlight, and it was nice to see Hassapis bloom, making friends and fans.
As Sofia celebrates a birthday today (she shares it with nine-time Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz, “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan and Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern), we wish her all the best.
California’s loss was Coupeville’s gain, Miss Hassapis.
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