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Hoops legend inspires next generation

August 13, 2023 by David Svien

Makana Stone (left) works with current CHS hoops player Reese Wilkinson. (Megan Richter photos)

Back, by popular request.

Wolf hoops legend Makana Stone, enjoying a summer vacation back in Coupeville, is spending part of her time passing on hardwood wisdom.

She and fellow pro basketball player Jaron Kirkley put on a three-day camp in the CHS gym last week for elementary school children.

Now, this weekend, as the Arts and Crafts Festival and Race the Reserve also invaded Cow Town, Stone, who has been playing overseas, spent time working with middle and high school players.

The former Wolf ace will return to Norway for another season of nailing jumpers, but for now, she’s at home in the same gym she once lit up as a teenager.

The circle of life plays out, one defensive drill at a time.

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Prairie run attracts a crowd

August 13, 2023 by David Svien

Ready to run as a family. (Photo courtesy Rainy Simpson)

The prairie was alive with the sound of footsteps.

The annual Race the Reserve extravaganza returned to Coupeville Saturday, with runners conquering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon routes while raising money for the Class of 2024.

The year’s biggest fundraiser for the next batch of Wolf seniors, the event played out under sunny skies this time around, as you can see in the pics above and below.

College rowing sensation Sophie Sandahl returns to Coupeville for a chance to run with mom. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

The support crew, hard at work. (Photo courtesy Corinn Parker)

Lincoln Kelley (and his magnificent beard) enjoys the day. (Photo courtesy Shawna Kelley)

Casting a giant shadow. (Photo courtesy Matt Bepler)

Skylar Parker is a tough, but fair, course monitor. (Photo courtesy Corinn Parker)

This year’s snazzy ribbons. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

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“Torpedo” still blowing up

August 12, 2023 by David Svien

Sean Toomey-Stout, urban legend. (Chelle Herbruger photo)

It’s the run everyone still talks about.

Back in 2018, Sean Toomey-Stout had a kickoff bounce off his hands — one of the few times the Coupeville High School four-year, two-way starter ever juggled a live ball.

Not that it mattered, as “The Torpedo” snatched the ball up, then took it to the house while escorted for 95 yards by a wayward deer which had entered the playing field right as the kick descended from the clouds.

At the time, multiple videos of the run cropped up across the internet, from local sites to international ones, and Maya’s twin brother became a viral sensation.

Now, as Sean prepares for another season of college football at the University of Washington, continuing to beat the odds as a walk-on player getting significant playing time, the video is still never far away.

The latest mention comes to us from Dan Raley, who covers the Huskies for Sports Illustrated:

https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/huskies-toomey-stout-turns-video-into-game-time-viral-fame

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Gridiron giants get some love

August 11, 2023 by David Svien

Coupeville High School football coaches Bobby Carr (front) and Alex Turner appreciate preseason love, but really want postseason success. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

They see us.

The preseason props continue to roll in for Coupeville High School football, which is coming off its first league crown and trip to state since 1990.

First, the Wolves landed at #10 among 2B schools in early rankings from Recruit Radar, and now SB Live is picking CHS to defend its Northwest 2B/1B League title.

The website has spent the past week revealing how it thinks every league in Washington state, in each classification, will play out.

When it comes to the NWL, SB Live has Coupeville holding off Friday Harbor and La Conner in the three-team race.

The article, written by Todd Milles, offers this rationale:

Reigning champions posted first winning league record since 2005, and although they graduated a ton of skill-position production from last season, they still have skilled QB Logan Downes running the show.

Logan Downes is back for one final run behind center. (Brenn Sugatan photo)

As he prepares to chase records during his senior campaign, Angie and Ralph’s youngest also nabbed some personal preseason accolades this week.

Logan Downes, who aims to unseat big bro Hunter atop the school’s career passing touchdown chart, was tabbed by Recruit Radar gridiron guru Tyson McCallum as one to watch.

Coupeville begins practice next Wednesday, Aug. 16, with the season opener set for Friday, Sept. 1.

The Wolves welcome non-conference foe Klahowya, a 1A squad, to Cow Town that night, with a 6:00 PM kickoff.

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Wash a car, support a movement!

August 10, 2023 by David Svien

Coupeville High School Athletic Trainer Jessica Caselden will be on the sidelines during the 2023-24 school year, if Wolf Nation stands in support of her. (Mandi Black photo)

Have a spare hour?

Wolf Moms are planning to host a car wash at Ebey Academy, with proceeds going to the fundraiser to save Coupeville High School’s Athletic Trainer position.

They have the equipment and the staging area — on SE Terry Road, right across from CHS — now they just need volunteers, adults and kids, willing to give a bit of time to the cause.

Christi Messner has set up a sign-up list, with three possible dates for the car wash.

Possibilities include this Saturday or Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, or the following Sunday, Aug. 20, depending on which date draws the most interest from volunteers.

The athletic trainer position was a victim of budget cuts, but the school district has agreed to accept donations from the community to fund the invaluable position for the 2023-2024 school year.

Coupeville Athletic Director Willie Smith, the trainer’s direct supervisor, has confirmed the district would retain Wolf alumnus Jessica Caselden if funding is available.

The cost to fund the position for 23-24 is $8,600, with the ongoing fundraiser nearing $6,000 as of Thursday afternoon.

 

The primary driving force has been a GoFundMe, which can be found here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/protect-inspire-wolf-athletes

 

Those wishing to donate through other means can contact me at davidsvien@hotmail.com.

 

To sign up for a car wash shift, pop over to:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a49a4ac2ba1f85-carwash1?fbclid=IwAR2mZX_jE3JHz4hNv1Rg3a_EF2SUOrNeknlQ6mKuWJbMZmYhfnxYbjw4Hqc#/

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