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A final spike, a fond farewell

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on December 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Grey Peabody (8) shares the floor with Coupeville High School teammates Issabel Johnson (left) and Teagan Calkins. (Photos courtesy Cory Whitmore)

She finished in the spotlight.

Coupeville High School senior Grey Peabody brought her prep volleyball career to a close Sunday, playing in the All-State match in Burlington-Edison.

Wolf coach Cory Whitmore and her high school teammates were on hand to watch the middle blocker in action.

Repping #8 for the final time, Peabody closed a stellar four-year career which saw her earn All-Conference honors and help guide her team to state as a senior.

Hanging out with other All-State players.

The coach who taught her the ways of the hardwood.

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Peabody notches All-State honors

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on December 3, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Grey Peabody dominates at the net. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The run of excellence continues.

A season after Maddie Georges and Alita Blouin played in the volleyball All-State match, Coupeville is sending another senior to the event.

This time around it’s middle blocker Grey Peabody, who caps a four-year run with the Wolves.

“I rule!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

The power-hitting spike machine will join other top athletes at Burlington-Edison High School Sunday for the celebration.

Peabody was a First-Team All-Conference player this season, leading the Wolves to a 12-7 record and their first trip to the state tourney since 2017.

She finished the season with 172 kills, 14 digs, 17 solo blocks, 21 block assists, two assists, and one service ace, leading Coupeville in solo blocks and block assists.

Queen of the court. (Kaitlyn Leavell photo)

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Seize the day, spike the world

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on December 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Unleash the spiker within.

The Central Whidbey Volleyball Club is hosting an open gym this coming Tuesday, Dec. 5 to give girls ages 10-14 an idea of what they can expect if they play.

Parents are also invited to bring laptops with them if they would like help with getting their daughters registered.

Additional waivers for participation will also be available.

For any questions, reach out to the club at centralwhidbeyvc@gmail.com.

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Fall photos keep … falling

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , , on November 21, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Madison McMillan (left) and Mia Farris worship each other’s athletic talent. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

OK, now we’re finished.

With the first high school basketball games six days away, today marks the final photo essay featuring fall sports.

Really this time.

And the spikers were the final Coupeville High School athletes to be playing, so it’s sort of fitting they account for the last batch of pics.

Taylor Brotemarkle dares you to. (Jackie Saia photo)

The monumental moment when the Wolves took down the Evil Empire. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Grey Peabody is not amused by your shenanigans. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Sniper supreme Lyla Stuurmans accepts the other team’s request to spray them with wicked kills. (Jackie Saia photo)

Wolf coach Ashley Menges fondly remembers that one time she got 17 floor burns in a match during her playing days. “Knee pads? Knee pads weaken your soul, ladies!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“No knee pads? Dang, Smashley is hardcore!” (Photo by JohnPhotos.net)

“We love our knee pads!!” (Jackie Saia photo)

There are some new sheriffs in town, and they’re going to shoot you down. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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The many moods of Jada Heaton

Posted in Volleyball, tagged , , , , on November 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Jada Heaton, getting the maximum enjoyment out of every moment she has as an athlete. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Jada Heaton is the best of what high school sports can be.

There are others, both in Coupeville and in far-flung locales, who approach their seasons with joy, happiness, and utter delight.

But the Wolf junior is arguably the best at what she does, which is to bring the whole freakin’ sun with her into the gym and onto the diamond.

I hope that I’m not putting too much pressure on her or embarrassing her with the spotlight.

But dang it, Jada deserves all the praise, because her sheer joy at getting to be a prep athlete is infectious and a great testament to how she has been raised.

Every town needs a Jada, and Coupeville is lucky to have her be ours.

(Jackie Saia photo)

(Bailey Thule photo)

(Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

(Jackie Saia photo)

(Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

(Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

(Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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