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Lexis Drake gets the stadium rockin’. (Jackie Saia photo)

Lexis Drake has gone to a different level this school year.

As we note the 24 Coupeville High School students who are making the grade as three-sport athletes, we should also hail the Wolf freshman for actually beating that standard.

Drake is among the rarest of rare in that she’s a CHS athlete who has been a part of four separate teams.

Like legendary Wolf Breeanna Messner did back in the day, Jaje’s lil’ sis balanced playing volleyball with being a football cheerleader in the fall.

Lexis delivered spikes and sets for the Wolf JV volleyball crew, where she earned the Most Inspirational award, while also working the sidelines on fall Fridays as part of the varsity cheer squad.

Pulling double duty allowed her to have a front row seat to her big bro playing his senior season of football.

A key part of the support crew on older brother Jaje’s Senior Night. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

After a super-busy fall, which all happened as Lexis made her own debut as a high schooler, she could have taken a break.

Instead, she immediately jumped into basketball, before picking up the track and field mantle this spring.

Throughout her odyssey, Lexis has shined brightly, putting in tons of hard work while always displaying great joy.

She is the epitome of everything a Wolf student/athlete can be, achieving greatness while remaining humble.

So, take a moment to tip your hat, or lift your drink, and acknowledge Lexis for all she has accomplished – and all she will likely continue to achieve as her high school career plays out.

She’s a jack of all trades, AND a master of them, too.

Her future’s so bright, she’s going to need shades. (Parker Hammons photo)

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The future of Wolf volleyball. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The Storm has arrived.

The pics above and below, which come to us courtesy photographer John Fisken, capture young Central Whidbey Volleyball Club players in a rare quiet moment.

Once the camera went down, the spikes were certain to start flying.

Ready to flex on fools.

Old pro Grey Peabody keeps the new school spikers in check.

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All your info.

Get ready for spike season.

Wolf Pup volleyball launches in early April, giving Coupeville girls in grades 3-5 a chance to learn drills, play games, and rub elbows with high school stars and coaches.

“We are very excited to continue our tradition of introducing eager players to the fundamentals of the sport as well as an early love of the game!” said CHS coach Cory Whitmore.

The Wolf spiker guru is quick to note these are “low-stress, introductory practices” and coaches will provide extra help to make sure things go smoothly.

Since spring is a busy time, they are willing to work to accommodate schedules.

That can include working with those players who need to leave early, arrive late, or miss some of the days.

Also, coaches offer an adult-led walking group which will escort players from the elementary school to the high school gym each Tuesday and Thursday.

“We’re happy to get players safely where they need to go,” Whitmore said.

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Cory Whitmore, a hit at two schools. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

“There should be a number of faces you’ll recognize.”

When he wants me to ignore the name of the blog, which starts with the word COUPEVILLE, that’s usually how Diet Coke-fueled camera clicker John Fisken begins his pitch.

And yes, I do recognize Cory Whitmore, who doubles as an Oak Harbor High School teacher and Coupeville High School volleyball coach.

Plus, a couple of fans who call Cow Town home, and a couple of other spikers who we associate with all things Central Whidbey.

But what I also see are a lot of Wildcats who should be talking to their parents about transferring to Coupeville to become Wolves.

I mean, as someone who has a purple-tinted diploma from OHHS, I can tell you — that’s no way to go through life, son.

With that said, I then stumble across the word “free photos,” and promptly lose all my ideals.

Such is life.

Fine. Oak Harbor stuff on a pro-Coupeville web site. Cats and dogs living together next.

Nothing is sacred anymore.

Oh, and those free photos I mentioned? To see many, many more, pop over to:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Events/Macho-Volleyball-2024-02-13

 

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Chloe Marzocca earned JV team MVP honors for hustle plays like this. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

That’s a wrap.

Coupeville High School volleyball held its awards banquet Wednesday night, bringing an official end to the fall sports season.

The Wolves, who advanced to state for the first time since 2017, handed out awards and letters, looking ahead to next season while celebrating the accomplishments of this campaign.

Senior Grey Peabody earned MVP honors for the CHS varsity, while junior Chloe Marzocca was honored as the top JV player.

Coupeville made a run at the state tourney, and only graduates two from this lineup.

 

Other award winners:

 

Varsity:

 

Heart of a Wolf:

Issabel Johnson

 

Most Improved:

Teagan Calkins

 

Most Inspirational:

Issabel Johnson

 

Captains:

Mia Farris
Issabel Johnson
Grey Peabody

 

Four-Year Awards:

Issabel Johnson
Grey Peabody

 

JV:

 

Most Improved:

Capri Anter

 

Most Inspirational:

Lexis Drake

 

Varsity letter winners:

Taylor Brotemarkle
Teagan Calkins
Mia Farris
Jada Heaton
Issabel Johnson
Katie Marti
Madison McMillan
Grey Peabody
Lyla Stuurmans

 

Participation certificates:

Capri Anter
Haylee Armstrong
Carly Burt
Lexis Drake
Chloe Marzocca
Myra McDonald
Dakota Strong
Aby Wood

Carly Burt has a keen eye.

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