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Andre Avila (John Fisken photo)

Andre Avila (15), droppin’ baskets and droppin’ beats. (John Fisken photo)

Andre Avila is making his move.

The Coupeville High School senior, who just finished a strong basketball season, has reemerged today with the release of a new song.

Called “Trending,” it features all original work and a beat crafted by Avila, who is working as Young Dre.

His secret weapon?

Wolf junior Valen Trujillo, who, when she’s not smacking winners on the tennis and volleyball court, is quite the accomplished singer.

Avila has meshed her soaring vocals with his own verbal skills behind the mic, and the result, which is now available to listen to on SoundCloud, heralds the rise of a pair of talented musical marvels.

To hear the duo at work, pop over to:

https://soundcloud.com/young-dre-aka-andre/trending-by-young-dre-feat-valen-trujillo?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook

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Kyle Rockwell (John Fisken photo)

Kyle Rockwell (John Fisken photo)

The little brother is taking his place in the spotlight.

Coupeville High School sophomore Kyle Rockwell is swinging into action with the Wolf baseball squad this spring, following in the footsteps of sister Maria, who was a standout softball player during her time at CHS.

For Kyle, it’s the continuation of a life-long journey.

“I have played baseball since T-ball,” Rockwell said. “I started playing because I wanted to play baseball like my dad.”

Both mom Tina and dad Sheldon have played a sizable role in helping to shape their son’s development, on and off the field.

“My dad has had a big impact on my life because he made me who I am today and taught me how to play baseball when I was little,” Rockwell said.

As he enters his second season at the high school level, his goals are simple and straight forward.

“I want to get better and make it onto varsity,” Rockwell said. “My strengths are hitting and playing first base.

“I would like to work on throwing faster and longer distances.”

Away from the diamond he focuses on getting good grades, with an eye on going to college after graduation.

For now, though, baseball is what captivates his attention.

As he and his teammates prepare to kick off the season with a jamboree in Oak Harbor Saturday, Rockwell draws inspiration from a quote delivered by CHS coach Chris Smith.

“I like baseball because it is one of the only sports that starts with the ball when they are on defense.”

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McKenzie Bailey (back) photobombs her doubles partner, Jazmine Franklin. (John Fisken photos)

   McKenzie Bailey (back) photobombs her doubles partner, Jazmine Franklin. (John Fisken photos)

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Everyone keeps it under control long enough for a team pic, but then…

Bailey

Bailey gets her moment in the spotlight, but also a taste of her own medicine.

Ken STANGE

Well played, Ken Stange, well played.

Justice is swift (and brutal).

Justice is swift (and brutal).

McKenzie Bailey is up to her usual shenanigans.

God bless her.

Nothing warms the heart and kicks up the page views like The One True Photobomb Queen ™ at work.

As she heads towards graduation, I once again raise the question I raised when older sister McKayla ankled for the door a year ago … WHYYYYYYYYY?

Why must the Bailey sisters ultimately choose higher education and college life over just staying around and spending their days goofing off for wanderin’ photographers?

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?

Yes, I can do this all day and … oh wait, there’s a third photobombing sister and Mollie still has 5-6 more years to uphold the family tradition?

OK, I’m good. For now.

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May Rose (John Fisken photos)

May Rose

May Rose is taking over the world.

And the world’s pretty happy about that. As it should be.

The Coupeville High School junior, who celebrates a birthday today, is a winner on and off the field, a young woman whose potential is mind-boggling.

On the soccer pitch, she has taken huge strides every season, rising from a complementary player to a dangerous sniper.

This past fall she blasted home a goal against Chimacum in a 2-1 win that clinched a playoff berth for the Wolves and got the seal of approval from her coach afterwards.

“May Rose played lights out; she has really worked hard and improved her game!,” Troy Cowan said. “Her first touch has become a real weapon and she is getting hungry for the ball, which is bad news for defenders!!!”

You notice, he gave her three exclamation points (one more than my typical headline). Nice.

When she’s not rampaging on the pitch, Rose is a soft serve master at Dairy Queen, a proud older sister to fellow booter Taichen Rose and a vital part of The Three Amigos with fellow CHS athletes Bree Daigneault and Ally Roberts.

Oh yeah, and she’s also one of the best in the game on Twitter, where she slices ‘n dices with subtle zingers that leave her foes on the mat, looking like fools.

But don’t let that confuse you.

May might be quick with the wit, but don’t get me wrong. She’s no bully. Far from it.

She has always come across as a friendly, considerate, very intelligent young woman who is supremely loyal to her friends and families, feisty but caring.

Rose is what every coach, every fan loves to see in a student/athlete, and we are very blessed to have her as part of our town.

So, as she celebrates her cake day, we want to send our best to May.

You’re flying high, Miss Rose. Keep soaring. Always.

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Jovanah Foote

Jovanah Foote

Jovanah Foote seems to have no fear.

The Coupeville High School senior, who celebrates a birthday today, has spent her final year at CHS taking full advantage of every opportunity.

She’s always been front and center in the world of Wolf cheer, and was a captain in two different seasons this year.

But Jovanah has also jumped at the chance to try new things in her final go-round, playing soccer and running track to keep her senior year a busy one.

On the pitch she became a fan favorite, working as hard as anyone on the team and building a cheering section one game at a time.

When Foote came super-close to scoring this season, Dawn Hesselgrave, mom to Wolf booters Mia and Kalia Littlejohn, about fell off the top row of the bleachers, she was so excited.

And while Jovanah didn’t bring the same years of experience to the field that many of her new teammates did, she more than matched them in enthusiasm and the joy she displayed every time she entered a game.

If you could, you’d like to take every person as they enter their last year of high school and point to Foote and say, “Follow her example.”

Take new chances, try new sports and activities, expand your repertoire.

That way, when you’re a few years down the road, you’ll look back and have more memories, and more positive memories, than if you just lock down and focus solely on grades.

But don’t get me wrong there. I’m sure her grades are impeccable.

Jovanah, like her older brother Nathaniel, comes across as highly intelligent, well-spoken and someone who is going to continue to dazzle folks long after high school.

As she celebrates her cake day, we want to wish her the best.

You have been a bright, shining superstar, Miss Foote, and I have no doubt the best is still yet to come for you.

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