Coupeville Sports

Sage Arends, ready to rock. (Photos courtesy Kim Arends)

Cow Town or Taekwondo Town?

Coupeville is producing its fair share of mat champions, from the Helm sisters (and mom) to Sage Arends.

The Coupeville High School freshman, who lit up the basketball court during the winter, is a recommended black belt taking his other sport by storm.

Saturday, Arends was on the mainland, competing at the Federal Way Mayor’s Cup Taekwondo Championship, where he collected a bevy of awards.

The fab frosh earned first place in sparring, while also nailing down third place finishes in both forms and board breaking.

Preparing to display his skills.

Sharing the spotlight with other rising stars.

A photo op with mom.