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Throwback Thursday: Wonder Twins Power!!

Posted in Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Happy birthday, Throwback Thursday, Track, tagged , , , , , on April 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Marisa (left) and Lucas EWtzell, the early years. (Kristi Etzell photo)

Marisa (left) and Lucas Etzell, the early years. (Kristi Etzell photo)

Lucas with dad Mike Etzell.

Lucas with dad Mike Etzell.

Marisa, hard at work on the soccer pitch. (John Fisken photo)

Marisa (left), hard at work on the soccer pitch. (John Fisken photo)

Coupeville’s Wonder Twins turn 17 tomorrow.

Marisa and Lucas Etzell will celebrate their birthdays in different countries, but the bond between the siblings never fades.

Both strong athletes — Marisa is a standout CHS soccer player and state meet veteran as a track runner, while Lucas is a Gold Medal-winning basketball player in the Special Olympics — they join older brother Ben and younger brother Nick to form a fearsome foursome.

They each have their own style.

Marisa is quiet but strong, able to hold her own with three brothers, while Lucas can talk to anyone, anytime and works his way through a crowd like a politician on the campaign trail, glad-handing everyone in sight.

They are both making an impact on the world, and it begins with their bond with each other.

May they celebrate many more birthdays together.

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Larry’s lil’ sister makes a name for herself!!

Posted in Cheer, Track, tagged , , , , on April 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Sylvia Hurlburt -- keeping alive the family tradition of being awesome.

Sylvia Hurlburt — keeping alive a proud family tradition of being awesome.

It’s never been about competing with each other.

Larry and Sylvia Hurlburt are siblings who always seem to be there for each other, the first person to congratulate the other one when they triumph in life — which is often.

Before he graduated from Coupeville High School, Larry advanced to the state meet in track. Last year, in her freshman year, his little sister stepped up and did the same.

Running as part of a very talented pack of younger runners that includes fellow sophomore Makana Stone and junior Marisa Etzell, Sylvia, who celebrates her birthday today, helped break school records and bring home a medal from last year’s state meet.

This year it’s already been more of the same for the sprinter and relay whiz.

She’s a year-round athlete, as well, helping to lead two Wolf cheer squads and carry on the name of her former cheer mentor, Sylvia Arnold, the “big” to her “little.”

Plus, she seems to be a genuinely smart, friendly young woman full of grace. So she’s got that going for her, which is nice.

Remember the name, because you’ll hear it a lot in the coming months and years. And that’s a good thing.

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A new week beckons!!

Posted in Baseball, Boys Soccer, Softball, Track, tagged , , , , on April 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Carlie Rosenkrance zips along in a race. (John Fisken photos)

Carlie Rosenkrance zips along in a race. (John Fisken photos)

Korbin Korzan lays out for a catch.

Korbin Korzan lays out for a catch.

Wolf goalie Connor McCormick clears the ball.

Wolf goalie Connor McCormick clears the ball.

Madeline Strasburg comes up firing.

Madeline Strasburg comes up firing.

Grey Rische has places to go.

Grey Rische has places to go.

Jimmy Myers snags a fast-falling ball.

Jimmy Myers snags a fast-falling ball.

Softball stars (l to r) McKayla Bailey, Robin Cedillo, Emily Licence and Erin Josue, endure the cold to cheer on their baseball counterparts.

Softball stars (l to r) McKayla Bailey, Robin Cedillo, Emily Licence and Erin Josue, endure the cold to cheer on their baseball counterparts.

Jose Marcos triggers the offense.

Jose Marcos triggers the offense.

It all starts again.

We arrive at Monday and a new week stretches out in front of Coupeville High School’s sports teams, a chance to keep a hot streak alive or regroup and charge back into the fray.

Unless you play tennis or golf, than you just get to wait.

The Wolf girl netters (3-2) are on a very long break right now (they last played a match Mar. 26 and don’t return to action until April 15), as is CHS golfer Christine Fields (Mar. 27-April 14).

But, the other four sports — baseball, softball, track and boys’ soccer — are all busy this week, mainly on the road.

Baseball (3-4) kicks off a three-game series with Cedarcrest at home today (4 PM), then travels to Duvall Wednesday and Thursday (JV), before playing host again Friday.

Softball (2-3) hits the road for a doubleheader at Archbishop Thomas Murphy Tuesday, before a non-conference game at Meridian Thursday.

Soccer (3-2) gets on the bus to face the #1 team in the Cascade Conference, ATM, Tuesday, then hosts the last-place team, Granite Falls, Friday (4 PM JV/6 PM varsity).

And, finally, after a two-week break of its own, the Wolf track team travels to Cedarcrest Thursday for a three-team meet that will also include Lakewood.

To get you in the mood, we present the medley of photos above. It’s a new week, let the butt-whuppin’ commence.

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It’s the look of excellence!!

Posted in Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Softball, Track, tagged , , , , , , on March 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Wolf third-baseman Emily Licence comes up firing. (John Fisken photos)

Wolf third-baseman Emily Licence comes up firing. (John Fisken photos)

Jacki Ginnings makes sweet net music.

Jacki Ginnings makes sweet net music.

Nick Weatherford prepares to launch the shotput.

Nick Weatherford prepares to launch the shotput.

Cole Payne

Cole Payne gets low during fielding practice.

Brandon Bartley: "Of course we're winning. We're Coupeville!"

Brandon Bartley: “Of course we’re winning. We’re Coupeville!”

Mattea Miller (left) and Erin Rosenkranz pace the Wolves in the distance races.

Mattea Miller (left) and Erin Rosenkranz pace the Wolves in the distance races.

The ball tries to sneak up on Jeremiah Pace.

The ball tries to sneak up on Jeremiah Pace.

Hailey Hammer makes the snag at first, while Emily Coulter charges in to back her up.

   Hailey Hammer makes the snag at first, while Emily Coulter charges in to back her up.

I’m talking about a .667 winning percentage.

That’s where Coupeville High School currently sits, with its spring sports teams boasting a combined 10-5 mark. Actually 11-5 if you count the fact the lone Wolf golfer, Christine Fields, won the individual title at her only meet.

But wait, it gets better.

The Wolves are a shiny 5-2 against their arch-rivals from down the Island, the bigger, but not necessarily better, South Whidbey Falcons.

How do you like them (road) apples, Langley?

But, enough of the bluster. There will be plenty of time for that as the spring plays out.

For now, I’ll shut up and move on, allowing you the time to do what you came here for — gazing at the glossy photos of traveling clicker John Fisken.

But did I mention CHS was 5-2 against South Whidbey?!?! I did? OK, good, good…

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Russian Wolf rushin’ around the track!!

Posted in Track, tagged , , , on March 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Alex Prudnikov (and associate).

Alex Prudnikov (and associate).

Prudnikov on wharf duty. (Mekare Bowen photo)

Prudnikov on wharf duty. (Mekare Bowen photo)

Alex Prudnikov decided to go for a run (or two) during his senior year of high school.

Having turned out for track for the first time, the native of Russia is currently competing in the sprints, relays, long jump and triple jump for Coupeville High School.

Prudnikov made the decision for several reasons.

“I have never ran track before” he said. “I sustained a shoulder injury and thought it would be a good way to stay in shape.

“I enjoy track as it is mostly a sport where the only person you have to compete with is yourself,” Prudnikov added. “That allows me to focus on getting better, not just showing off, as some sports do.”

He’d like to hit 34-35 feet in the triple jump (he needs about two feet) and knock his 100 time down to 12.5 seconds (he’s less than a second off that right now).

Whether he reaches his goals or not, he’s thrilled with the chance to try.

“I think my biggest strength is that I am new to track and can improve all my times a lot,” Prudnikov said. “I would like to work on everything, as is it my first year.”

This is his first try at a school sport (“I enjoy working out and staying active”) and he credits his mom with being his biggest supporter.

The duo emigrated together from Russia and she “plays the biggest part (in my life).”

After high school, and his brief encounter with organized sports, he intends to devote his time to the study of the human body. Prudnikov wants to eventually become a physical therapist.

Until then, he’s always looking for a new challenge, whether on the track oval or in real life.

“I enjoy pretty much anything that’s fun and exciting.”

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