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Wolf soccer legend hits college pitch

Posted in soccer, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on August 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Nezi Keiper shows off her college colors. (Photos property Edmonds College women’s soccer program)

The best defender in the biz is back on the pitch.

After taking a year off to focus on life, Coupeville High School grad Nezi Keiper is suiting up for the women’s soccer team at Edmonds College this fall.

The Tritons, who play in the Northwest Athletic Conference, kick off their season with a pair of friendlies this week, with the regular season starting August 28.

Edmonds has a 12-game schedule which runs through Oct. 30, with the possibility of playoff action after that.

Keiper, a slam-dunk inductee into the Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame after her graduation in 2023, was a standout student/athlete for the Wolves.

The hardest-hitting player on the field as a middle school football player, she was a star basketball and soccer athlete once she hit high school.

Keiper was a team captain and First-Team All-Conference pick for the Wolf pitch squad, joining with running mate Carolyn Lhamon to provide leadership and grit.

“You shall not pass!”

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Big stage, big finale for Sandahl

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on June 1, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Lucy Sandahl heads off to work. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

One last time in the boat with her girls.

Coupeville grad Lucy Sandahl capped her collegiate rowing career Saturday, operating as the coxswain for Seattle Pacific University’s 8+ team as it competed at the NCAA D-II Championships in Ohio.

The Falcons raced three times in two days, vying in a heat and a repechage Friday, before rowing in the Petite Final on day two.

Meanwhile, SPU’s 4+ boat made off with a national title, winning their race Saturday.

Overall, the Falcons, who were making their third consecutive appearance at the national championships, finished 5th in the team standings.

Western Washington University claimed its ninth team title, and first since 2017.

Sandahl, who played volleyball and track and field during her CHS days, put together a stellar career during her run at SPU.

She was a three-time First-Team All-Academic pick, earning the honor in every year she was eligible, and became a driving force for the Falcons in her leadership position.

During her first three years in the Falcon program, Lucy was joined by big sis Sophie, who graduated in 2023.

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Sandahl, Falcons row to nationals

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on May 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Lucy Sandahl (right) with big sis, and former SPU rowing teammate, Sophie. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

Lucy Sandahl is returning to the big dance. Or, more appropriately, the big splash.

Seattle Pacific University was one of six schools chosen Tuesday to fill the field at the NCAA D-II Rowing Championship, which goes down May 31-June 1 in Bethel, Ohio.

The Falcons, with Coupeville grad Sandahl directing traffic in the 8+ boat, have been ranked in the top five nationwide all season.

SPU joins Cal Poly Humboldt, Central Oklahoma, Embry-Riddle (Florida), Mercyhurst, and Western Washington.

Cal Poly is defending champs, while Western Washington, which won seven consecutive titles between 2005-2011, is the winningest program in DII women’s rowing history.

Each school will send an 8+ boat and a 4+ boat, with racing done on East Fork/Harsha Lake.

Marietta College and the Cincinnati USA Sports Commission are hosts.

Sandahl, a standout volleyball and track athlete during her days in Coupeville, is a senior coxswain at SPU.

She was recently named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic team for a third time, making her a perfect three-for-three, as freshmen aren’t eligible for that honor.

 

The moment when SPU found out its fate:

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Big brains, big talent

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on May 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The ever-brilliant Lucy Sandahl rocks some crocs. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

Check out the big brain on Lucy Sandahl.

The Coupeville grad is capping her run as a senior coxswain with the Seattle Pacific University crew program, but still has time to hit the books.

Sandahl was one of 14 Falcons named Wednesday to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic team.

Currently pulling a 3.21 GPA in Physiology, she’s the only one on her squad to be a three-time All-Academic team honoree.

Since freshmen are not eligible for the team, that means Sandahl made it every season she was able to.

“We are so proud to have 14 individuals make the GNAC All-Academic team,” SPU coach Caitlin McClain said in a statement.

“Our seniors and juniors with multiple years of recognition show how the sport and the people produce excellence on the water and in the classroom.”

Sandahl and the Falcons will be back on the water this weekend, competing at the GNAC Championships Saturday in Gold River, California.

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One last throw, then back to practice

Posted in Track, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on May 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Logan Martin, part of the wrecking crew. (Photo courtesy Abbie Martin)

Season two is in the books, and it was a success.

Coupeville grad Logan Martin, now a sophomore at Central Washington University, capped his campaign Saturday with an explosive performance at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships in Ellensburg.

The former Wolf claimed sixth place in the hammer throw, out of a field of 16 competitors, earning three points for the Wildcats.

Martin’s best throw on the day went 161 feet, seven inches.

That followed on the heels of another sixth-place finish in the discus Friday, as he scored in both of his events.

Central’s men finished second to Western Washington University in the team standings.

While competition is over until the arrival of indoor track in the fall, Martin will continue to work in the offseason as he chases the big numbers.

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