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It's Mitch Pelroy's birthday and lil' sis Kirsten is poppin' in to make a cameo. (Haylee Sauer and Kirsten Pelroy photos)

   It’s Mitch Pelroy’s birthday and lil’ sis Kirsten is poppin’ in to make a cameo. (Haylee Sauer and Kirsten Pelroy photos)

Legendary.

And that’s just his hair.

As he hits the big 2-1 today, former Coupeville High School three-sport sensation (and current college gridiron warrior) Mitch Pelroy continues to cast a long shadow.

During his days as a Wolf, he was a beast, starring in football, basketball and track — where he won 28 races in three years and advanced to the 1A state meet in each of his seasons.

Now, he’s a hard-hittin’, fast-runnin’ two-way threat for Montana Western’s football squad.

On whatever stage he has been on, Mitch has embraced the spotlight, giddy grin splashed across his face as he looks over his shoulder at the foes who are trying, and failing, to catch him.

His legacy at CHS lives on in speedy lil’ sis Kirsten, who is bustin’ out PRS and takin’ names on the oval herself.

When they ask how you spell Pelroy, the answer is F-A-S-T.

But with the speed comes class, commitment and a rock-solid work ethic, family traits handed down from brother to sister.

You were one of the best to ever rep the red and black, Mitch. The Man, then, now and always.

Happy birthday, Mr. Pelroy. Never stop being awesome.

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Sylvia Hurlburt: Queen of the Universe

Sylvia Hurlburt: Queen of the Universe

Sylvia Hurlburt is better than you and me, but she probably won’t admit it.

The Coupeville High School junior, who celebrates a birthday today, can pretty much do just about everything there is to do in this world, and do it all extremely well.

Dancer, tap and ballet and everything in between.

Speed demon track star.

Energizer Rabbit cheerleader with more pep than is humanly possible.

Intrepid photographer with an uncanny eye for detail.

The list goes on and on, and we’d be here all week (and maybe beyond) if we listed all her talents and accomplishments.

Not that she herself would take that time, because her greatest talent is this — Sylvia remains as easy-going, approachable, super-friendly and modest-about-her-own-awesomeness as any young woman you are likely to encounter.

If there’s an out of control ego raging away in there, she hides it really, really well.

So, it is up to us to frequently remind the world of how amazing Miss Hurlburt is on a daily basis.

To honor her for the way she dotes on her older brother, Larry, her parents, Kristin and Troy, and the trillions of friends she holds dear.

The way she brightens the world every time she steps out into it, a walkin’, talkin’ burst of happy radiance.

There is no artifice to Sylvia.

She is the real deal, a genuinely sweet, caring, smart as all get out superstar blazing a bright, burning trail across the universe on a daily basis.

She is going places, on her way to doing great things.

That we get to share a slice of her life, to witness her growth, is a treat.

May this day, and every day, be full of joy for her. Perfect karmic payback for a life lived well.

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Ryan Freeman (right) blows up a defender. (Sylvia Hurlburt photos)

   Ryan Freeman (right) just wants to dance and no defender will ever stop him. (Sylvia Hurlburt photos)

The peanut gallery vamps it up for their favorite photographer.

The peanut gallery vamps it up for their favorite photographer.

Aaron Wright strikes a dramatic pose against the prairie sky.

Aaron Wright strikes a dramatic pose against the prairie sky.

Zane Bundy launches a laser.

Zane Bundy launches a laser.

Josh

Wright, Josh Datin (6) and Abraham Leyva (21) tangle with a grabby rival.

"NOOOOOOO! The camera will steal our souls!!"

“NOOOOOOO! The camera will steal our souls!!”

Datin

Datin unleashes the beast.

Guest photographer Sylvia Hurlburt, about to run really, really fast at a track meet. (John Fisken photo)

   Guest photographer Sylvia Hurlburt, about to run really, really fast at a track meet. (John Fisken photo)

Is there anything Sylvia Hurlburt can’t do?

No. The answer is no.

The Coupeville High School junior is an accomplished track runner, ballet star and cheerleader and now she’s putting all the other photographers to shame with her mad skills behind the camera.

It’s Sylvia’s world. We’re just living in it.

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"Hi, my name's McKenzie Bailey and I'll be your new ruler." (John Fisken photos)

“Hi, my name’s McKenzie Bailey and I’ll be your new Photo Queen.” (John Fisken photos)

"Um, what now?"

“Um, what now?” McKayla Bailey senses a disturbance in the photo force.

"You heard me the first time, old lady!!"

“You heard me the first time, old lady!!”

"You want a piece of this, little girl?!?!?"

“You want a piece of this, little girl?!?!?”

"Can't hear you over the roar of my awesomeness!!"

“Can’t hear you over the roar of my awesomeness!!”

"This is how you look!!"

“Ooh, I play tennis!!” (Janine Bundy photo)

"I am the champion ... of the world!!"

“I am the champion … of the world!!” (Fisken photo)

Mollie

   “You’re both goin’ down, you old farts!!!” Surprise twist! Third sister Mollie Bailey is the real Photo Queen!!!! Or is she? Stay tuned… (Shelli Trumbull photo)

There’s a coup in progress.

For the last four years (at least), Coupeville High School senior McKayla Bailey has been the undisputed Photo Queen of Wolf sports.

Ruling with an iron fist, a willingness to pose from dusk til dawn and an uncanny ability to always know where the camera is, she’s been the gold standard here at Coupeville Sports.

But we need to acknowledge something.

Little sis McKenzie Bailey is making her move for the top.

Her game is strong, has been for awhile, and is just getting stronger.

And now, with tennis season kicking off, McKenzie is launching a full-bore assault on the throne.

But you know what they said on The Wire (sorta) — you come for the queen, you better not miss.

Bailey vs. Bailey. Who you got?

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Hunter Hammer: Force of Nature

Hunter Hammer: Force of Nature

Yesterday, Coupeville Sports officially passed half a million page views all-time.

A fair amount of those views came to us courtesy of one large-livin’ legend, Hunter Hammer.

A six-foot-seven basketball and track juggernaut who devoted a fair amount of time to being a goofball, Mr. Hammer, who turns 22 today, is gold, Jerry, gold.

I’m sure he’s got much going on today, so I won’t burden him down with hundreds of rambling words about what a great guy he is, on and off the court.

Instead, we’ll just bow to the one true Page Hit King, and wish him a birthday that matches up to his stature.

Never change, Huntah!

Sincerely, all your fans.

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