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   Name a sport and CMS 7th grader Audrianna Shaw has played it. (Submitted photo)

Boredom is not part of Audrianna Shaw’s daily routine.

The ever-busy Coupeville Middle School 7th grader jumps between four sports (she plans to trim it down to three by high school) and enjoys them all.

“I like being an athlete because with practices and games you can never be bored and you can always stay fit,” Shaw said.

She plays volleyball and basketball through CMS, as well as youth soccer and little league softball, with plans to shed volleyball once she hits CHS (since it would conflict with soccer in the fall).

Put her on the softball diamond, where she swings a strong bat and wields a slick glove at third for the Central Whidbey Adrenaline juniors squad, and she comes into her own.

“My favorite sport has always been softball,” Shaw said. “It’s my favorite because of the competitive nature and how you must rely on teammates for success.”

As she assesses her skill-set, she’s realistic but firmly set on becoming the best she can be.

Most of all, she wants to be part of a group which leaves behind its own solid piece of the Wolf legacy.

“As of right now I don’t think I have strengths,” Shaw said. “I would like to work on all areas so I can be a very well-rounded athlete.

“You know the banners hanging in the gym for all the sports?,” she asked. “I want my team and I to have one hanging up there someday.”

Away from the field or court, Shaw “loves listening to music, relaxing and hanging out with my friends in my spare time,” while also staying focused on “keeping my grades up.” Math and history are her favorite classes.

Whether in the classroom or playing a sport, she draws support from friends and family, something for which she’s very grateful.

“My mom has always been there to drive me to games and practices. She has always been there to cheer me up if we lost and motivate me,” Shaw said. “Also my teammates, because they are always very supportive.”

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Samantha Streitler (John Fisken photos)

   Samantha Streitler (24), seen here in an earlier game, was one of five Wolf 7th graders to score in Thursday’s win. (John Fisken photo)

Give them time and they will win.

Coupeville Middle School sent two girls basketball squads to the far-off wilds of Forks Thursday, but only one got to play an entire game.

The Wolf 7th graders took advantage of playing an entire 32 minutes and romped to a 29-14 win over the host Spartans, evening their season mark at 2-2.

By contrast, the CMS 8th graders got yanked off the court prematurely, sent back to the bus so the Wolves could make the long trip home without missing the ferry.

So, instead of any second-half comebacks, the veterans settled for a 16-4 “loss” in a game missing its final 12+ minutes.

“I don’t base a game off the score, but for the effort and fight during the game,” said CMS 8th grade coach Ryan King. “Each game these girls fight and fight.

“We may come up short, but they always never quit and never let anything bring them down,” he added. “I am truly proud of these girls and we will continue to fight throughout the rest of the season.”

The young guns came out blazing, dropping in 10 points in the first quarter and putting Forks back on its heels.

By the time they were done, the Wolf 7th graders had three girls — Kylie Van Velkinburgh, Audrianna Shaw and Anya Leavell — each hit for eight points.

Ja’Kenya Hoskins banged home three and Samantha Streitler dropped in two to round out the scoring attack.

“My girls have been playing so well lately!,” said 7th grade coach Megan Smith. “I can’t wait to watch them succeed throughout this program!

“They have improved immensely already and continue to do so everyday! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to work with.”

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