Coupeville Sports

The wrestling mat is her kingdom

July 15, 2024 by David Svien

Izzy LeVine (right) is a terror on the wrestling mat. (Photo courtesy Sean LeVine)

Ground and pound.

Whether on the mat or the sand, former Coupeville supernova Izzy LeVine continues to shred foes in the world of wrestling.

The younger sis of Micky and Jae was at the heartbeat of the sport in Fargo for the US Marine Corps Nationals, where she went 2-2 against top-level competition.

LeVine opened by crunching a rival from North Carolina 11-0, before winning a 6-5 thriller against a North Dakota girl who is ranked #10 in the nation.

Close losses to grapplers from Indiana and Ohio prevented the Arizona-based former Wolf from placing, but she immediately rebounded.

Transitioning to a new surface at the Beach Nationals, she captured a bronze medal to cap her wild week.

“We are very proud of all her hard work!” said dad Sean.

Izzy, who grew up in Coupeville as her older siblings starred on CHS soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball, and basketball teams, currently attends Casteel High School in Chandler Heights, Arizona.

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Register now, boot the ball later

July 15, 2024 by David Svien

Three weeks left to ensure your child’s future.

Soccer-wise at least.

Registration for the fall season of the Central Whidbey Soccer Club is open now, with the last moment to fill out the online form coming Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 11:59 PM.

But league officials caution that teams are filling up fast and that you, as a parent, should do your duty now and not later.

So, go. Shoo.

Pop over to:

https://www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1508117

PS — The league is also looking for coaches.

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Oh Captain! My Captain!

July 13, 2024 by David Svien

Coupeville cheerleaders (left to right) Olivia Hall, Kassidy Upchurch, Makenna Jonker-Chambers, and Avery Williams-Buchanan will lead the Wolves this fall. (Photo property CHS Wolves Cheer)

The leadership is in place.

The Coupeville High School cheer squad used its Instagram page Friday night to honor the young women who will lead the team during the upcoming football season.

Kassidy Upchurch is team captain, while Olivia Hall, Makenna Jonker-Chambers, and Avery Williams-Buchanan are co-captains.

A new CHS gridiron season kicks off Friday, Sept. 6 with a home game against non-conference foe Annie Wright.

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Carnival refunds start July 15

July 12, 2024 by David Svien

Come and get your money back.

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce released information Friday on how to get refunds for 4th of July events which were thrown asunder by a carnival ride which crashed and injured six.

The statement:

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce will be issuing refunds for unused, presale wristband vouchers for the 2024 Independence Day Carnival.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we established the logistics and tracking for this process.

Starting Monday, July 15 at 10 AM, individuals are welcome to come to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce (32630 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277) with your ticket vouchers in hand to complete a form and be issued a check corresponding to the value of tickets presented.

Individuals with Mega Passes in their entirety will be refunded $150; individual tickets will be refunded $35 per ticket.

Please note no refunds will be issued without the physical ticket voucher and completed form.

The eligibility window for refunds will close on July 31 at 5:00 PM.

Please see refund processing hours below:

7/15 — 10-3
7/16 — 10-4
7/17 — 11-5
7/18 — CLOSED
7/19 — 10-4
7/20 — CLOSED
7/21 — CLOSED
7/22 — 10-4
7/23 — 10-4
7/24 — 10-4
7/25 — 11-3
7/26 — 10-12
7/27 — CLOSED
7/28 — CLOSED
7/29 — 10-4
7/30 — 10-4
7/31 — 2-5

If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out to the Chamber at 360-675-3755.

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Explore some prairie history

July 11, 2024 by David Svien

Still standing, after all these years. (Photos property Historic Whidbey Facebook page)

How well do you know your prairie history?

If you have some free time this Saturday, July 13, you can explore the “historic and mysterious” Engle Homestead.

The “most intact historic pioneer farm cluster on Whidbey Island” (and maybe the state) sits in the heart of Ebey’s Prairie.

Anchored by an 1858 Victorian house, there are 10 original farm buildings which were built between 1876 and 1955.

Preservation work is ongoing, and the Engle family is hosting an “open farm” Saturday from noon-4:00 PM, with family talks scheduled for 1:00 and 3:00.

You can learn more about the six generations of the Pearson-Engle family, in addition to tales about (really) old school farming life.

The farm is located at 1391 Terry Road, on the corner of Terry and Ebey Roads, a fairly short throw away from the Coupeville High School softball field.