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Chicks dig the long ball!!

Posted in Softball, Wolves in college, tagged home runs, Madeline Roberts, Shoreline Community College, Softball on April 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Madeline Roberts (left), seen here last season with McKayla Bailey, is crushin’ it at the college level. (John Fisken photo)

Slap hitter?

She’ll slap it over the fence, thanks.

Former CHS softball star Madeline Roberts continued her strong freshman season at Shoreline Community College, crushing a ball for a home run this weekend.

And it wasn’t an inside-the-park job, but a moon shot over the center field wall.

“Definitely over the fence!,” said a jubilant Roberts.

The speedy lead-off hitter, who also played basketball in the winter for the Dolphins, is currently among the team leaders in most offensive categories.

Her eight RBI puts her in a tie for second on the squad, while her five stolen bases also lands her at #2 on the stat sheet.

Roberts is first on the team in being hit by pitches (twice), third in runs (eight) and has collected 10 hits and six walks so far this year.

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The Man! Then, now and always!!

Posted in A freakin' American hero, Football, Happy birthday, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, football, Happy birthday, Haylee Sauer photos, Kirsten Pelroy, Mitch Pelroy, Montana Western on April 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

It’s Mitch Pelroy’s birthday and lil’ sis Kirsten is poppin’ in to make a cameo. (Haylee Sauer and Kirsten Pelroy photos)

Legendary.

And that’s just his hair.

As he hits the big 2-1 today, former Coupeville High School three-sport sensation (and current college gridiron warrior) Mitch Pelroy continues to cast a long shadow.

During his days as a Wolf, he was a beast, starring in football, basketball and track — where he won 28 races in three years and advanced to the 1A state meet in each of his seasons.

Now, he’s a hard-hittin’, fast-runnin’ two-way threat for Montana Western’s football squad.

On whatever stage he has been on, Mitch has embraced the spotlight, giddy grin splashed across his face as he looks over his shoulder at the foes who are trying, and failing, to catch him.

His legacy at CHS lives on in speedy lil’ sis Kirsten, who is bustin’ out PRS and takin’ names on the oval herself.

When they ask how you spell Pelroy, the answer is F-A-S-T.

But with the speed comes class, commitment and a rock-solid work ethic, family traits handed down from brother to sister.

You were one of the best to ever rep the red and black, Mitch. The Man, then, now and always.

Happy birthday, Mr. Pelroy. Never stop being awesome.

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A matter of great historical importance happened today!!

Posted in A freakin' American hero, Happy birthday, Whidbey's Best, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, Happy birthday, photo bomb queen, Taya Boonstra, U-Dub on March 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Taya Boonstra: Legend

21 years ago a legend was born.

If rumors are correct, Taya Boonstra, at approximately ten seconds after birth, popped her eyes open, looked around and yelled “Hey, where’s my camera?!?!?”

Then, she found it, cocked a finger and winked at the photographer and we were off.

There is a long, proud tradition of camera-lovin’, photo bomb-workin’ young women attending Coupeville High School, but, really, when you get down to it, only two can go toe-to-toe at the very tip-top of the game.

One is urban legend/force of nature McKayla Bailey. The other the sensational, bright as a whip, fast ‘n fun Tatiana.

Or, as the Everett Herald used to love to call her from time to time, Taya Boonscara.

Taya is now, and has always been, a bright ray of sunshine in this world.

She is genuinely one of the sweetest, kindest, loveliest, most talented people you are ever likely to meet.

And I’m not just saying that because she once baked me cookies…

A lot of athletes have come and gone at CHS, and many more are on their way.

Some will achieve great athletic moments. Some will be top students. Some will be first-rate people.

Few will be able to combine all three aspects and effortlessly take it to the level that Miss Boonstra does every day.

As you celebrate your birthday today, Taya, and in every day after that, I hope you always know how much others think of you.

How proud of you we all are.

What a wonderful impact you have had, and continue to have, on everyone around you.

You spread grace and joy everywhere you go, Taya. That is a gift and you are the very definition of gifted, in every sense of the word.

Your first 21 years have been remarkable. All the years to come will just grow the legend even more.

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Rumblin’ Tumblin invades Canada!!

Posted in Football, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, football, Jake Tumblin, McFogg the Dog, Nick Streubel, Simon Fraser University on March 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Jake Tumblin (left) with dad Chris.

He’s not stumblin’, he’s rumblin’, he’s Jake Tumblin. (John Fisken photo)

Jake the Snake will be running wild in Burnaby.

Former Coupeville High School football/baseball star Jake Tumblin, who rushed for 1,000+ yards in his senior season in 2013, will be taking his game North of the border.

Tumblin has accepted an offer to attend Simon Fraser University in British Columbia on a partial scholarship.

SFU, which claims a Scottish Terrier named McFogg the Dog as its mascot (thanks, Wikipedia!), plays NCAA Division II football, the only Canadian school to do so.

Home to 30,000 students, the school, named in honor of a fur trader and explorer, was founded in 1965.

The Clan, who went 2-9 last season, are scheduled to play Central Washington, which claims Tumblin’s CHS teammate Nick Streubel on its roster, twice in 2015.

The Big Hurt red-shirted his freshman season at Central, but it’s unknown how Simon Fraser will use Tumblin.

“As far as playing time, they mentioned putting me on special teams my first year, and possibly defensive back,” Tumblin said. “But that all depends on how much I produce during camp.”

The chance to play, and the school’s stellar academic history, both drew him to the school.

“SFU offered me a great opportunity to earn a degree from a very prestigious school while playing the game I love,” Tumblin said.

He plans to go into business, and Simon Fraser has a very well-regarded school of business.

“I really like how dedicated the university is to academic success,” Tumblin said. “And how much effort the staff puts into making sure the players are excelling in their studies.”

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Back to the diamond!!

Posted in Softball, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, Dolphins, Madeline Roberts, Shoreline Community College, Softball on February 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Former Wolf superstar Madeline Roberts (third from left, bottom row) poses with her college squad. (Photo copyright Shoreline Community College)

Roberts (left) with fellow seniors Breeanna Messner (center) and Haley Sherman. (John Fisken photo)

Roberts (left), back in the day, celebrating Senior Night with Breeanna Messner (center) and Haley Sherman. (John Fisken photo)

Madeline Roberts is days away from officially becoming a two-sport college athlete.

The Shoreline Community College freshman, who’s about to wrap up an unexpected basketball season (her first in four years) kicks off her main sport in less than a week.

Roberts is on scholarship as a softball player and she and her Dolphin teammates open play March 4.

The school posted the top photo, showcasing this year’s team, on its Facebook page this afternoon, and we’re passing it on to Wolf Nation.

Mad Dog fever continues to rage across the land.

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