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“We learned to find the joy and fun in basketball”

July 2, 2025 by David Svien

A young Wolf fires off a shot during action at a summer skills camp. (Photos courtesy Megan Richter)

Work today, build for tomorrow.

Coupeville High School basketball coaches welcomed 16 middle school-aged girls to the gym Tuesday and Wednesday for the Firecracker Skills Clinic.

The event gave Wolf hardwood guru Megan Richter and her crew a chance to work with young hoops stars entering grades 6-9.

“We had a great turn out,” Richter said. “Each drill and day we pushed them a little harder and challenged them to do the hard thing, even if it wasn’t perfect.

“We talked a lot about how mistakes are how we learn and grow and it’s okay to make them,” she added.

“Focused a lot on how to be a good teammate and encourage each other to be their best.”

The bright future of Central Whidbey hoops.

While the girls were building their skills set, they were also developing their love for God’s Chosen Sport.

“Most importantly, we learned to find the joy and fun in basketball,” Richter said.

“I’m very proud of the work these girls did and can’t wait to see the growth throughout our program!!”

The sound of success echoes through the CHS gym.

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Hardwood fever fills summer days

July 1, 2025 by David Svien

Wolf hoops stars grab a photo op between games. (Photo courtesy Brad Sherman)

The summer hoops grind continues.

Coupeville High School boys’ basketball players traveled North earlier this week to take part in the Blaine Border Bash.

While there the Wolves squared off with teams from Stanwood, Burlington-Edison, Blaine, and Squalicum.

“Played really tough against some good squads!” said CHS coach Brad Sherman.

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Softball travel team tryouts set

July 1, 2025 by David Svien

Three weeks until your moment in the spotlight.

Softball players interested in playing with the Island Vipers 12U program can participate in tryouts for the squad July 21.

For more info, scroll back up to the photo above.

Then get outside and work on turning the double play.

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Diamond, pitch stars find sweet summer success

June 30, 2025 by David Svien

The Red Dragon roars, as Teagan Calkins continues to fill up the trophy case.

They’re collecting wins and taking names.

Coupeville’s female athletes have been busy of late, filling early summer days with softball and soccer action.

The photos above and below, which come to us courtesy a pack of Cow Town parents, capture some of Central Whidbey’s best staying busy in their natural habitat.

A family of pitch legends.

Rising star Halle Black hangs out with her own personal softball hero, mom Mandi.

Whidbey sharpshooters collect another trophy on the mainland.

Cousins Capri Anter (left) and Haylee Armstrong, eatin’ Super Slams and hittin’ grand slams.

Emma Leavitt flexes on fools.

Coastal Chaos is about to hit the diamond like a tsunami.

Scotlyn Helm is ruthless in the net.

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“He had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys”

June 27, 2025 by David Svien

Charlie Cook

You can’t talk about Coupeville athletics without paying tribute to the accomplishments of the Cooks.

Wolf Nation lost one of its best in May, with the passing of Charlie Cook, who excelled for the Wolves in whatever sport he played.

Cook was part of the 1974-1975 Wolf hoops squad which advanced to state. (Photo courtesy Bryn Langrock)

 

From the family:

Charles “Charlie” Cook, died peacefully on May 21st, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Charlie was born in Japan in 1957 to Ayako and Roger Cook.

He later moved to Coupeville, where he graduated from Coupeville High School, Class of 1976.

A proud Coupeville Wolf, Charlie was a standout three-sport athlete.

He became a business owner and custom home builder on Whidbey Island after graduation.

In 2008, he moved to Seattle and became a Quality Control Inspector, where he was known as the best inspector the company had ever employed.

Throughout his life, Charlie was known for his generosity and for being one of a kind.

He had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys.

Whether that was going out fishing on an early morning, playing a round of golf, or sharing a table for a game of poker or cribbage.

He kept his competitive edge sharp in cribbage and poker – still playing up until his final days.

Charlie is survived by his brothers, Richard Cook (Linda) and Raymond Cook (Roni), and his beloved daughter, Lauren Cook.

He will also be deeply missed by extended family, lifelong friends, and the many lives he touched on Whidbey Island.

Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that his one-of-a-kind spirit will live on.

A celebration of life is to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlie’s memory to the Coupeville High School FutureGenerations Fund through the Whidbey Community Foundation website, supporting opportunities for future Coupeville students.

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