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Capri Anter winds up and gets ready to fling heat. (Claire Kalwies-Anderson photo)

Capri Anter is on a tear.

The Coupeville freshman is currently wrapping up a successful debut year at the high school level, scoring as both an athlete and a student.

In the classroom Anter pulls down close to a 4.0, while bouncing from volleyball to basketball to softball.

Playing alongside Cousin Haylee Armstrong, she forms a deadly duo for a diamond squad which sits at 13-4 on the season.

Anter, who pitches and patrols the outfield for the Wolves, is coming off of one of her best performances.

She ripped three hits, including a double, and played sterling defense while tracking down fly balls as Coupeville thumped vaunted Nooksack Valley 11-2 Friday afternoon.

The non-conference victory, coming against a softball program which won the 1A state title in 2022, was huge for a CHS squad which starts three 8th graders and two freshmen.

When she’s not busy on the softball diamond or hitting the books, Anter can be found at Skagit Speedway, where her dad takes care of drivers who get hurt in the heat of action.

The young phenom spends some quality time at the Skagit Speedway. (Michelle Armstrong photo)

It makes for a busy life, but one which does not go unnoticed.

“She has been on the go since school started,” said proud aunt Michelle Armstrong. “She works hard on and off the field. She is very loved, and we are so proud of her and her cousin.”

That’s a feeling which carries over to her teammates, who often herald her at-bats with chants of “Taquito, Burrito, Caprito.”

And to classmates like Myra McDonald, who, on her way back to the school from track practice, stopped to holler, “Where’s my Capri Sun?????

“There she is, shining away!!”

“I dare you to try and hit this!” (Jackie Saia photo)

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Sage Arends, ready to rock. (Photos courtesy Kim Arends)

Cow Town or Taekwondo Town?

Coupeville is producing its fair share of mat champions, from the Helm sisters (and mom) to Sage Arends.

The Coupeville High School freshman, who lit up the basketball court during the winter, is a recommended black belt taking his other sport by storm.

Saturday, Arends was on the mainland, competing at the Federal Way Mayor’s Cup Taekwondo Championship, where he collected a bevy of awards.

The fab frosh earned first place in sparring, while also nailing down third place finishes in both forms and board breaking.

Preparing to display his skills.

Sharing the spotlight with other rising stars.

A photo op with mom.

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Coupeville hoopsters ages 8-12 can take part in a high-level basketball skills camp this summer.

NBC Camps is returning to the CHS gym July 16-18, which each day running from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.

Cost is $250, and players will be grouped by age, skill level, and experience.

NBC Basketball focuses on “total skill development emphasizing training the total athlete” and camps “combine Christian values with cutting-edge research on talent development, building confidence, and the importance of commitment.”

For more info, pop over to:

https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/washington/coupeville

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Coupeville hoops legend Makana Stone returns to her old stomping grounds in May to host a youth basketball clinic.

The former Wolf ace, who now plays professionally in Norway, will be joined by fellow hardwood guru Jaron Kirkley.

Your pertinent info? It’s in the photo above.

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Lexis Drake gets the stadium rockin’. (Jackie Saia photo)

Lexis Drake has gone to a different level this school year.

As we note the 24 Coupeville High School students who are making the grade as three-sport athletes, we should also hail the Wolf freshman for actually beating that standard.

Drake is among the rarest of rare in that she’s a CHS athlete who has been a part of four separate teams.

Like legendary Wolf Breeanna Messner did back in the day, Jaje’s lil’ sis balanced playing volleyball with being a football cheerleader in the fall.

Lexis delivered spikes and sets for the Wolf JV volleyball crew, where she earned the Most Inspirational award, while also working the sidelines on fall Fridays as part of the varsity cheer squad.

Pulling double duty allowed her to have a front row seat to her big bro playing his senior season of football.

A key part of the support crew on older brother Jaje’s Senior Night. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

After a super-busy fall, which all happened as Lexis made her own debut as a high schooler, she could have taken a break.

Instead, she immediately jumped into basketball, before picking up the track and field mantle this spring.

Throughout her odyssey, Lexis has shined brightly, putting in tons of hard work while always displaying great joy.

She is the epitome of everything a Wolf student/athlete can be, achieving greatness while remaining humble.

So, take a moment to tip your hat, or lift your drink, and acknowledge Lexis for all she has accomplished – and all she will likely continue to achieve as her high school career plays out.

She’s a jack of all trades, AND a master of them, too.

Her future’s so bright, she’s going to need shades. (Parker Hammons photo)

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