Coupeville Sports

Lucy (left) and Sophie Sandahl hug it out. (Photo courtesy Lucy Sandahl)

West coast, East coast, they rule the water.

Coupeville sisters Sophie and Lucy Sandahl spent the weekend in New Jersey with their Seattle Pacific University crew teammates, competing in the prestigious Knecht Cup.

During the two-day event, the Splashin’ Sandahls anchored the varsity 4+ boat, which vied in the Women’s Club Four DI/DII event.

Lucy is the unit’s coxswain, while Sophie rows out of the #3 seat.

The Falcons claimed 2nd place (out of 14 teams) in Saturday’s prelims, before finishing 4th in Sunday’s Grand Final.

Central Oklahoma led the way both days.

The Sandahl sisters and their boatmates went out with a bang, dropping their time by nearly three seconds from Saturday to Sunday.

Seattle Pacific returns to the water April 29-30, when the Falcons travel to Sacramento for the WIRA Championships.

After moving from South Carolina to Whidbey with their parents, Michael and Jeannie, the Sandahl siblings both excelled in sports and academics.

Lucy graduated from Coupeville High School after playing volleyball and competing in track and field for the Wolves, while Sophie, an accomplished swimmer, earned her degree in Oak Harbor.