Maddy Neitzel, a high-flying Wolf cheer hero. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
This blog turns nine years old August 15, and to mark the occasion, I’m picking what I view as the best nine Wolf athletes from each active CHS sport.
To be eligible, you had to play for the Wolves between Aug. 2012-Aug. 2021, AKA the “Coupeville Sports” years.
So here we go. Each day between Aug. 2-15, a different sport and (probably) a different argument.
Cheer is a sport.
So, now that we’ve ended that discussion, who are the best nine athletes to wear the uniform during my blogging years?
That’s a really tough one, as how do you grade a sport where, most times at least, no one is scoring points?
I guess, in the end, you (with you being me) flip a coin and pick those young women who stood out for being truly loud ‘n proud, the ones whose work on the sidelines lingers the longest in the memory.
You could make a case for a lot of Wolves who aren’t on this list, but in this brief moment, here’s nine who I think could bring as much spirit as need be, regardless if Coupeville was ahead or behind.
Mica Shipley, forever chasin’ that cheer life, from little girl to college superstar.
Nicole Becker — My former co-worker at Christopher’s, a bright, personable ball o’ fire who devotes countless hours to working with Special Olympics athletes in honor of her sister.
Kiara Burdge — The first freshman cheerleader ever awarded the Wolf award, and a team leader from day one.
Kylie Burdge — Big sis could light up a stadium like few others, a brilliant young woman who soared in the classroom and on the field.
Emilee Crichton — My next-door neighbor for many years, as bright and personable as anyone you’re likely to meet.
Sylvia Hurlburt — She was born to be a star, and never let her fervent fan club down. Always front and center. Always.
Breeanna Messner — A four-sport sensation, she played volleyball and cheered during the same season, and was awesome at both.
McKenzie Meyer — So much energy and excitement crackling through every atom in her body, plus she’s a true-blue Videoville alum, which gets her extra props.
Maddy Neitzel — She touched the heavens as a flier, and brought grace and style to her sideline work, a perennially-positive cheerleader if there ever was.
Mica Shipley — A high flyer who led CHS cheer back to competition (and a 3rd place finish at state). Now she’s an NCAA D-1 cheerleader, possibly a first for Wolf alums.
Look up spirit in the dictionary and you’ll see a photo of McKenzie Meyer.
Next up: We head to the pitch to honor the best male booters.
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