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Save your biggest cheer for Amanda!!

Posted in Cheer, Happy birthday, tagged , , , , on June 26, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Amanda Neitzel (John Fisken photo)

Amanda Neitzel, about to get loud ‘n proud. (John Fisken photo)

Maybe there’s something special about June 26.

Much like birthday buddy Jared Helmstadter, Wolf cheerleader Amanda Neitzel is one of the truly special ones.

Like almost everyone who gets into the cheer game, Neitzel has school spirit flowing out of every pore.

She can get as loud ‘n proud as anyone, even big sis (and fellow cheer legend) Maddy, but it’s more than that.

Amanda is one of the most genuinely sweet-natured, friendly, down-to-Earth young athletes currently gracing our town.

Now, who knows, behind the scenes she may be throwing dinner plates at people’s heads and terrorizing the neighbors.

But I kind of doubt it.

I’m pretty sure that what we see in public is the real deal, a young woman who is whip-smart (Honor Rolls don’t lie), athletically talented, and, most importantly, kind and caring to everyone she encounters.

As she gets ready for her senior year at CHS, I know, no matter what direction she takes, she’s set for big things.

Happy birthday, Miss Neitzel. May it be a great one.

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Wolf frosh overcomes obstacles to fly high!!

Posted in Cheer, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , , , on June 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Jaden Marrs (Submitted photo)

Jaden Marrs (Submitted photo)

Nothing is slowing down Jaden Marrs.

She’s a type one diabetic, but with careful eating habits and an active sports life, she’s charging full steam ahead, intent on making her mark.

Marrs, who will be a freshman at Coupeville High School in the fall, plans to play soccer and basketball for the Wolves, as well as be part of the CHS cheer squad.

It’s the latter of the three which she enjoys the most.

“My favorite sport is cheerleading, because I get to stand out and show my spirit,” Marrs said. “It helps me keep fit and keeps my blood sugars under control.”

A big music fan (she bounces from hip hop to pop to screamo), who spends her days “sleeping, eating and watching anime,” Marrs also enjoys sketching and hanging out with best friend Jean Lund-Olsen.

One of the standouts on the CMS track squad the last two seasons, the fellow frosh-to-be offered Marrs some advice she treasures.

“He pushes me and tells me that ‘if you try, you won’t succeed; if you DO, then you’ll succeed’,” she said.

Marrs also draws support from her mom, Emili, and praises her 8th grade science teacher, Terry Welch, for always helping her.

Her goals are “to be successful and I want to become an ER nurse when I grow up and graduate.”

Until then, she’s intent on giving her best, regardless of the sport, and always making a concentrated effort to improve her skills in each of them.

“My strengths are good working with others,” Marrs said. “What I need to work on is keeping a steady pace when I run.”

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Second Hollrigel joins cheer sisterhood!!

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on June 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Natalie Hollrigel (Submitted photo)

Natalie Hollrigel (Submitted photo)

Get the first one, you often get the second one.

It’s been a good rule of thumb for the Coupeville High School cheer squad over the years, as younger sisters frequently follow their older siblings into the sport.

Having seen her big sis Kaela enjoy herself immensely as a Wolf cheerleader, Natalie Hollrigel is the latest to keep the tradition alive.

“This is my first year cheering and I started cheering because of my sister,” she said. “And all of the many amazing girls who showed me how fun it was to be a part of such a tight-knit group of girls.”

Hollrigel, who will be a freshman at CHS in the fall, is diving in feet-first.

“My favorite part of cheer is learning a new cheer and being able to practice that cheer until I get it down,” she said.

A two-sport star during her middle school days, when she competed in volleyball and track, Hollrigel firmly falls into the camp of those who appreciate the time, effort and hard work which goes into cheer.

“In my opinion cheerleading is a sport,” she said. “The definition of a sport is “an activity involving physical exertion” and, at every practice, everyone tries their hardest to stay in shape and to be able to lift those girls into a stunt without them falling.

“Also, during cheers most people think that you just have to follow the motions, but for the cheer to look good you have to sharpen your movements which means to tighten your muscles,” Hollrigel added.

“At every practice our muscles become sore, whether it is the running we do at every practice or the stunting we do.”

When she’s not at practice, Hollrigel enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the beach. At school she looks forward to her science and gym classes.

Along with various group leaders and coaches who have impacted her, she gets encouragement and advice from Kaela and mom Diana Bedford.

The duo are strong role models in Hollrigel’s life.

“They have taught me to be strong, confident, and have a good time during all the activities I do.”

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A star, just like her big sister!!

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , , on June 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Ja'Tarya Hoskins zooms to another win on the oval. (John Fisken photo)

Ja’Tarya Hoskins zooms to another win on the oval. (John Fisken photo)

Ja’Tarya Hoskins is a legacy who is well on the way to making a name for herself.

When she steps into the hallways at Coupeville High School to kick off her freshman year this fall, Hoskins will be following in big footsteps.

Older sister Jai’Lysa was a standout in three sports (cheer, basketball and track) and is in the Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame for her efforts.

But Ja’Tarya is already garnering her own attention, especially on the track oval, where she was a league champion both years at the middle school level.

After ruling the high jump as a 7th grader, she took home the crown in the 75 meter hurdles this spring.

While she plans to continue in track at the high school level, and possibly play basketball as well, it’s cheer which will garner Hoskins‘ attention first.

She’s already hard at work with the CHS cheer squad, taking part in spring practices.

“I cheered once when I was younger and I really loved it,” Hoskins said. “I started because Jai’Lysa really liked it, so I wanted to try it.”

Her older sister has been a mentor, and her own personal cheerleader.

“Jai’Lysa helped me be a better person because she always saw potential in me, even if everyone didn’t,” Hoskins said.

When she’s not involved in sports, Ja’Tarya enjoys a wide range of activities, from writing poetry, reading and drawing to singing and dancing.

While cheerleading may look easy from the outside, Hoskins appreciates the time and effort required, but also the payoff.

“You have to work hard to get the goals that you want,” she said. “No, you don’t play to win, but it’s fun and exciting.

“You get to meet new friends and they all become your sisters.”

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New Wolf cheerleader dances into the spotlight!!

Posted in Cheer, tagged , , , , on June 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Alyssa Pigott (Submitted photo)

Alyssa Pigott (Submitted photo)

“I love to dance, and this is the closest thing.”

As she prepares for her junior year at Coupeville High School, Alyssa Pigott is also deep into preparation for her debut as a Wolf cheerleader.

She and her new teammates are conducting spring practices right now, with summer cheer camp still ahead as the countdown continues until the first football game Sept. 2.

Pigott’s love of dance, and the example of her cousin (“She would always show me cheers and I got into it and started liking it”) drew her to the sport.

And, regardless of whether CHS classifies it as a sport (it’s officially viewed as an activity), Pigott has seen first-hand how much blood, sweat and tears go into cheer.

“Cheer can also be a sport,” she said. “Because you work a lot and have to hold girls up using your strength.”

Pigott, who also played basketball when she was younger, has been in choir for nine years and is hopelessly devoted to the movie “Grease.”

A fan of hip hop, she likes to spend time with friends and family, hailing her mom, dad and little brother as having had a big impact on her life.

As she gets ready for her first Friday night under the lights on the sideline, Pigott is embracing the chance to let loose a bit.

“What I like about cheer is the spirit, how you can get the crowd pumped and represent your school, and the friends you make if you’re shy.”

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