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Wolf cheer explodes into winter

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on November 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Alysia Burdge is back for another season of cheer. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Two squads, three or four times the cheering.

With Coupeville High School cheerleaders moving inside for the winter, the Wolves actually have two different teams, with a fair amount of the athletes appearing on both rosters.

Though, regardless of whether they’re on the sideline squad, or the competition squad, or both teams, it’s a given that each Wolf will bring more energy than any rivals they’ll meet.

As CHS coaches Jennifer Morrell and Tara Crouch juggle preparing their cheerleaders for basketball game work, as well as flying high on the blue competition mats, a look at who’s who.

Wolf coaches Tara Crouch (left) and Jennifer Morrell get to head inside for the winter, away from the wind and rain.

 

The sideline squad (* equals competition team):

Janelle Boer
Abbigail Bond (*)
Alysia Burdge (*)
Tirsit Cannon
Jasmine Castellanos
Jayden Cooks (Manager)
Emma Garcia
Miles Gerber (*)
Layla Heo
Makenna Jonker-Chambers (*)
Bella Karr (*)
Ember Light
Milana Light
Pamela Morrell (*)
Reina Reed (*)
Isabella Schooley (*)
Jacob Schooley (*)
Lina Shelly
Rafaela Silva De Campos Conceicao
Hayley Thomas (*)
Kassidy Upchurch (*)
Avery Williams-Buchanan (*)

Ember Light gets focused.

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Wolf cheer honors fall team

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on November 20, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Tirsit Cannon was one of 15 Wolf cheerleaders to letter this fall. (Jackie Saia photo)

They’re heading inside, but first, awards for the work outside.

As the Coupeville High School cheer squad transitions from fall to winter sports, the Wolf spirit leaders took a moment Monday to honor their work on the football sideline.

Alysia Burdge earned the Coaches Award at the season-ending banquet, while Isabella Schooley accepted the Wolf Award.

Jacob Schooley (Most Improved) and Reina Reed (Spirit Award) also went home with hardware, while Makenna Jonker-Chambers and Hayley Thomas were acknowledged for their stellar work as co-captains.

Alysia Burdge keeps a watchful eye on things. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

 

Varsity letter winners:

Abbigail Bond
Alysia Burdge
Tirsit Cannon
Lexis Drake
Miles Gerber
Makenna Jonkers-Chambers
Aribella Karr
Ember Light
Milana Light
Pamela Morrell
Reina Reed
Isabella Schooley
Jacob Schooley
Hayley Thomas
Kassidy Upchurch

 

Participation certificates:

Jayden Cooks (Mascot)
Emma Garcia
Layla Heo
Lina Shelly (Mascot)
Rafaella Silva De Campos Conceicao

Fall cheer is done; time to move into the gym for winter cheer. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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Wolf cheer finds success, plans for more

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on November 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Kassidy Upchurch and associates bring big spirit to the competition mats Saturday in Puyallup. (Brittany Kolbet photos)

Competition is heating up.

As they move into winter, the Coupeville High School cheerleaders will split time between sideline work and competing at events.

Saturday brought the Wolves to Puyallup, where they earned 2nd place in the “small non-tumbling class” at the Blue Fusion Cheer Competition.

The competitive cheer season runs from November through the state meet the first weekend in February, with weekend practices going since August.

Coupeville’s squad on the blue mats includes Abbigail Bond, Alysia Burdge, Miles Gerber, Jacob Schooley, Isabella Schooley, Makenna Jonker-Chambers, Pamela Morrell, Kassidy Upchurch, Hayley Thomas, Reina Reed, and Avery Williams-Buchanan.

Jayden Cooks rounds out the roster as team manager, with Jennifer Morrell and Tara Crouch working as coaches.

Pamela Morrell checks the ceiling for dust.

In addition to fine-tuning their competitive routines, the Wolves are also working towards being able to purchase cheer mats.

With a full set of mats, which consists of nine panels, CHS could host showcases and competitions.

Anthony Ford, Crystal Cruz, Sylvia Arnold and the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Association have provided support and financial assistance to the program, and the Wolves are halfway to their goal.

The team plans to reach out to community groups and cheer fans in the near future to see if anyone else is interested in sponsoring the purchase of more mat panels.

If you can’t wait until they do, make first contact with Jennifer Morrell by emailing her at jmorrell@coupeville.k12.wa.us.

Kings and queens of the blue mats.

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Help build cheer and dance programs

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on November 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

“A survey, you say? Color me intrigued.” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Do you cheer? Tumble? Dance?

Know someone who does?

Or just want to support the development of local talent?

Then take a moment to answer a survey designed to gauge interest in the immediate construction of a local high school level all-star cheer squad, as well as classes focusing on cheer, tumbling, dance, and more.

These classes range from ones for little children to adults, as well as athletes with special needs.

A group of Whidbey Islanders is also seeking experienced athletes looking to coach, volunteers to help with fundraising and advertising, and sponsors.

Donation of physical items such as spaces to train (high ceilings are a bonus) and help for athletes unable to participate because of financial restrictions are high on their list of things to do.

To help the group gauge interest levels, pop over to the form below.

You can also text Tina Provoncha at (360) 672-0058 or email her at tina813marie@gmail.com.

 

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAANAAdmbHMhUNjZHR0FOQ1RTNEpYMFBYRlRJOUE2U1I1Qy4u&fbclid=IwAR0WXD5FOwqu_FEvvc20NGUetxvkr_zkYHILMXdXOLePeGf5ommPMgvnN8E

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Falcon spiker coach honored by WIAA

Posted in Cheer, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 31, 2023| Leave a Comment »

One Whidbey, kicking everyone else’s fannies.

The three public high schools on The Rock are like siblings — they may squabble all the time amongst themselves, but someone from outside gives any of them the stink eye, it’s time to unite and drop the smack-down.

Or jointly celebrate when one does well.

Works either way.

Today the spotlight swings towards Langley, with the news South Whidbey High School varsity volleyball coach Mandy Jones has been honored by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

The organization’s salute to coaches for October, sponsored by the US Army, includes the Falcon spiker guru alongside leaders from Clover Park, Renton, and Fife.

All places that wish they were Whidbey.

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