Jake Hoagland tears up yardage on a return. (John Fisken photos)
Hoagland patrols the outfield for the Wolves.
Giving teammate Cameron Toomey-Stout a post-game lift. (Lisa Jenne photo)
Jake Hoagland is just a good guy.
That towers above everything else, even above his on-field accomplishments as a football and baseball player.
The Coupeville High School junior, who celebrates a birthday today, has become a key part of two Wolf squads.
But, if he were a jerk, we might appreciate his athletic skills without truly rooting for him.
In Hoagland’s case, there’s no doubt — we root for him because of the athlete he is, but more importantly, the young man he has become.
Coming from a cop family, he has learned well under the care of parents Jim and Lisa.
Jake comes across as a hard-worker, but also one who is kind and considerate to others, a solid friend and teammate.
In short, a good guy.
And it’s good, very good, to be a good guy in a world where the number of them are limited.
As he hits his cake day today, we, the fans, want to wish him all the best and thank Jake for putting such a positive spin on Wolf Nation.
Happy birthday, Mr. Hoagland!
May this one, and all the ones to come, be worthy of your awesomeness.
Coupeville Sports 
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