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Virtual run, real dollars

Posted in Fundraisers, Running, tagged , , , , on October 14, 2020| 1 Comment »

Lincoln Kelley is ready for a socially-distanced half marathon. (Photo courtesy Shawna Kelley)

They made it work, and it paid off.

Despite not being allowed to hold an in-person event, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, the parents behind the annual Race the Reserve fundraiser still brought their race home.

Switching to a virtual format, organizers were able to raise $9,500 after expenses.

That money will go towards a safe, alcohol and drug free graduation party for the Coupeville High School Class of 2021 next spring.

Race the Reserve, which normally happens in August, brings runners to Ebey’s Prairie, where they can choose between competing in a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.

While runners competed on their own this time, they were still gifted a race bib, T-shirt, medal, and swag bag as in years past.

In addition to the $9,500, Race the Reserve also raised money for a scholarship.

The details and dollar amount of that award will be announced later this month, said race organizer Deb Smith.

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Keep playin’, keep clickin’

Posted in Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Carolyn Lhamon slices to the hoop during a recent basketball practice. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wolf freshman Brionna Blouin works on her volleyball skills.

Mano a mano, hardwood-style.

Abby Mulholland hones her shooting touch.

Chelsea Prescott gets down to snag a sizzlin’ grounder.

Brian Casey gets stretched out.

Katie Marti slides in to make the play.

Quinten Simpson-Pilgrim flies up-court.

Kylie Van Velkinburgh snaps a throw across the infield.

No games, but plenty of action.

While the ongoing pandemic prevents Washington state schools from playing competitions, Coupeville High School athletes continue to take part in off-season workouts.

The pics above, shot at a number of practices, come to us courtesy local photo clicker John Fisken.

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Wolf football nabs national cameo

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , on October 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Two Coupeville football jerseys (lower right corner) make their Sunday Night Football debut. (Photo courtesy Ryan King)

Coupeville High School football hit prime time.

Or, at least its jerseys did.

Thanks to a program put together by the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, the Wolves showed up on NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcast this weekend.

As the Minnesota Vikings carefully gift-wrapped a win and handed it to the Hawks, the biggest thing missing was the roar of Seattle’s fanbase.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most NFL teams are playing games with little to no fans in their stadiums.

Not wanting all those seats to just be empty, the Seahawks, with the help of the WIAA, reached out to high school Athletic Directors and football coaches across the state.

The Hawks asked for a home and away jersey from schools which wanted to participate, and paid for shipping.

While speaking to the website Scorebook Live Washington, Jeff Richards, Seattle’s Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement, said he had 150+ schools respond.

Some schools sent #12 jerseys to represent the Seahawk fans, while others chose #3 for Russell Wilson.

In the case of Mount Spokane, it chose #30 to honor All-State running back Kannon Katzer, and his mother, who died in a vehicle accident.

Coupeville is represented by its own #30 and #24.

While both numbers appear to have been chosen at random, they do have some history.

In the last decade-and-a-half, #30 has been worn by game-busting running back Clay Hughes, as well as Jake Pease, Luke Pelant, and current senior Sage Downes.

Those wearing #24 in recent seasons have included Jonathan Partida, Garrett Machen, Jacobi Pilgrim, and Matthew Hampton.

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CHS Homecoming plans in limbo

Posted in Homecoming, tagged , , , , on October 11, 2020| Leave a Comment »

With Coupeville High School football games moved from this fall to next spring, Homecoming won’t go down in October. (Photo by JohnPhotos.net)

You’ll have to wait a bit to return.

When the Coupeville High School football schedule was first posted back in March, there were five home games on a 10-game schedule.

With three of those games at Mickey Clark Field originally set for October, it seemed very likely Homecoming would fall on one of them.

But, before an official announcement could be made, COVID-19 swept every sports schedule clean.

Now, here we are, with online learning the reality of the day.

While CHS athletes are being allowed to do carefully-monitored off-season practices, the current plan is for actual competitions not to start until Jan.

Basketball will be up first, with football and other traditional fall sports filling a second season from Mar. 1-May 1.

Maybe.

So, I hadn’t put much thought into Homecoming festivities – either the game, the dance, the parade, or the week-long class competitions.

But I had a couple of parents ask recently if I had heard anything, so I fired up the Email 3000, and peppered the people in charge.

The answers were exactly what I anticipated – nothing is happening now.

“I don’t have any plans at the moment for any Homecoming activities,” said CHS Athletic Director Willie Smith as he worked on 10,001 different schedules, some of which might be used if games return.

The view from the head office was the same.

Homecoming, like most everything, is still in limbo.

“We will see if the season happens before planning Homecoming,” said Coupeville Schools Superintendent Steve King.

So, now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

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One canvas, all the talent

Posted in art, tagged , , , , , on October 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Emma Garcia and mom Aaron Wiley.

Mesmerizing.

After a long day of clearing land at my sister’s farm, sitting back and watching the video below is a nice end to the day.

It captures Coupeville High School freshman and talented artist Emma Garcia creating a swirling explosion of color, as recorded by mom Aaron Wiley.

But, enough with my talking. Watch for yourself and be impressed.

 

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