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CHS grad chases college football dream

Posted in Football, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , , on September 17, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville grad Ben Smith is playing college football in Illinois. (Photos courtesy Deb Smith)

He’s traveled across the country in pursuit of his athletic dreams.

Coupeville High School grad Ben Smith is currently suiting up for the Eureka College football team in Illinois.

The NCAA D-III school is best known for a former football player named Ronald Reagan, who graduated in 1932 before going on to be a movie star, the Governor of California, and the 40th President of the United States.

The current Red Devils gridiron squad is 1-0 in conference play and 1-2 overall after whacking visiting Rockford 31-14 Saturday.

Smith, who was a First-Team All-Conference running back during his time at Coupeville, is listed at linebacker.

A college sophomore, he’s played on special teams in all three of his games, wearing #36 while chasing after kick returners.

Smith, whose older brother Jacob was a top track and field star at CHS, is studying criminal justice at Eureka when not playing football.

Reppin’ the Red Devils.

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“I am the danger!”

Posted in Football, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on September 13, 2022| 1 Comment »

Cue “Renegade.” Sean Toomey-Stout has arrived.

The Torpedo is blowing things up.

Coupeville grad Sean Toomey-Stout is the first former Wolf to ever record stats for the University of Washington football program.

As in, a program which launched in 1889, has won two national titles, and will play its 1,250th game this Saturday.

How did Toomey-Stout go from outrunning deer on the field in Cow Town to recording four tackles in his first two college games, which ranks him 10th on the current Huskies stat sheet?

Look at the photo above and let The Torpedo channel his inner Walter White.

Who are you talking to right now? Who is it you think you see?

No, you clearly don’t know who you’re talking to, so let me clue you in.

I am not in danger. I am the danger!

A guy opens his door and gets tackled and you think that of me?

No. I am the one who knocks!

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Toomey-Stout achieves his gridiron dream

Posted in Football, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on September 4, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Sean Toomey-Stout, rockin’ an NCAA D-I uniform. (Chelle Herbruger photo)

The Torpedo is a made man.

Coupeville High School graduate Sean Toomey-Stout saw his first on-field action as an NCAA D-I football player Saturday, as the University of Washington thumped visiting Kent State 45-20.

The former Wolf, a redshirt freshman for the Huskies, was in on the game’s final three tackles, bringing down Golden Flash runner Gavin Garcia each time.

Toomey-Stout recorded solo tackles after a pair of four-yard gains, while teaming up with fellow Dawg Makell Esteen to stuff Garcia on a three-yard plunge.

Garcia was a four-time state champion in high school, running for more than 2,000 yards as a senior while finishing his career with the second-most touchdowns in Pennsylvania history.

Maya Toomey-Stout’s twin brother joined the U-Dub football program as a walk-on after finishing a stellar prep career in Coupeville.

Sean was a two-time CHS Male Athlete of the year who starred for the Wolves on the football field (alongside older brother Cameron), basketball court, and track oval.

While he didn’t see on-field action for the Huskies last year, Beth Stout and Lisa Toomey’s son suited up for games and made the Pac-12 academic honor roll.

Toomey-Stout and the Dawgs return to action next Saturday, Sept. 10, when Washington hosts Portland State.

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Mica Mania captures the nation

Posted in Cheer, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on September 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Mica Shipley, during her high school days. (Photo courtesy Tammy Akard)

Another year in the spotlight.

Coupeville grad Mica Shipley was back front and center Saturday, kicking off her third season as an NCAA D-I cheerleader.

She and her teammates brought the noise and the pride in Cheney, as Eastern Washington University football rallied to beat visiting Tennessee State 36-29 in the season opener.

The game included a 55-minute lightning delay.

The Eagles, who are looking for a 16th straight winning season, have a jam-packed schedule of big-time games on the horizon.

Two in particular stand out.

EWU travels to Eugene to face the University of Oregon Sept. 10 and plays the University of Florida in Gainesville Oct. 1.

Shipley, the most electrifying woman in sports entertainment, is a junior at EWU.

During her time in Coupeville, she was a cheer captain and helped lead the Wolves back to being a competition squad after a seven-year gap.

Shipley and Co. earned third place at the state meet during her junior season, before competing at nationals the next year.

The cheer supernova also modeled for Glitter Starz, a national leader in custom all-star uniforms, warm-ups, and other cheer essentials.

 

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Once a star, forever a legend

Posted in Volleyball, Wolves in college, tagged , , , on August 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Wolf legend Scout Smith helps out at a Coupeville volleyball practice. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Showing the current generation how it’s done.

Oh, she’s gonna love this…

During her run as a three-sport star at Coupeville High School, Scout Smith was about as low-key as you can get.

She worked her butt off in practice and games, was more likely to celebrate success with a quick fist-bump than any prolonged look-at-me chest-thumping, and lived the credo of a true coach’s kid.

Do your job, do it well, be smart, and put your team first.

That carried Scout to the Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame, and firmly cements her near the top of any list of my favorite former Wolf athletes, up there with big brothers CJ and Hunter.

Knowing that, I also realize that when she sees I posted an article devoted to photos of her, she’ll likely roll her eyes a bit.

But hey, build your rep the right way, then come wandering back through the gym you once owned, and cameras are gonna click.

Scout will soon be back at college, nailing down great grades, but for now she’s helping CHS spiker coaches out for a few days, spreading knowledge to the current players in her own low-key manner.

Listen to her words and emulate her actions, Wolves. She’s the real deal.

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