Three-sport athlete Liam Blas is part of Coupeville’s incoming freshman class. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Blas)
Same family, new star.
Following in some big footsteps, talented Coupeville High School freshman Liam Blas arrives this fall ready to have an immediate impact on the sports scene.
The oldest son of former Miriam’s Espresso supernova Stephanie (Bonacci) Blas and husband Kevin, Liam hails from a family which features CHS Athlete of the Year winners in Aunt Sherry Bonacci and Cousin Lindsey Roberts.
But the three-sport athlete, who plays football, basketball, and track and field, is ready to make his own mark.
“My goals are to work hard, have fun, and glorify God while doing so,” Blas said.
A diligent worker and gifted student/athlete, the young Wolf doles out praise to many who have helped shape him.
“Jesus has made me the person I am through his holy spirit living inside me,” Blas said.
“My parents have made me who I am because of their care for my physical and spiritual health.”
Oak Harbor Youth Football League guru Junior Scroggins also gets a shout-out.
“Coach Junior coached me to be a strong running back and a physical defensive man,” Blas added.
While he enjoys all of his sports, the gridiron calls to him.
“Football is my favorite sport because I bond stronger with my fellow players more than basketball or track,” Blas said.
“I enjoy being an athlete because all the hard work I put in pays off on game day.”
When he’s not busy on the field, court, or oval, Blas “loves going to church and youth group, playing basketball in my neighborhood, playing video games, hanging with my family, and hanging out with friends.”
Liam is joined by younger brother Luke.
He picks bible and history as his favorite classes, with a shout-out to lunch, and enjoys listening to Christian rap. Some of his favorite musical artists include KB, Lecrae, Hulvey, NF, and Forrest Frank.
With the start of his high school career coming up this fall, Blas is ready for the transition.
“My strengths as an athlete are hustle, speed, and focus,” he said. “I’d like to work on the basics of sports such as dribbling, passing and agility, and sports IQ.”
As he makes his Wolf debut, Blas will also hold to the words of Philippians 4:13.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
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