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Get ready for spike season.

Wolf Pup volleyball launches in early April, giving Coupeville girls in grades 3-5 a chance to learn drills, play games, and rub elbows with high school stars and coaches.

“We are very excited to continue our tradition of introducing eager players to the fundamentals of the sport as well as an early love of the game!” said CHS coach Cory Whitmore.

The Wolf spiker guru is quick to note these are “low-stress, introductory practices” and coaches will provide extra help to make sure things go smoothly.

Since spring is a busy time, they are willing to work to accommodate schedules.

That can include working with those players who need to leave early, arrive late, or miss some of the days.

Also, coaches offer an adult-led walking group which will escort players from the elementary school to the high school gym each Tuesday and Thursday.

“We’re happy to get players safely where they need to go,” Whitmore said.

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“I score baskets all day, son. It’s what I do.” (Photo courtesy Kassie O’Neil)

God’s Chosen Sport is thriving in Cow Town.

The Coupeville Youth Basketball Association kicked off a new season this week, with more than 160 future stars vying for dominance in the paint.

The organization benefits greatly from its vast array of volunteer coaches, plus having high school hoops aces serve as refs and scorekeepers.

Plus, toss in the 21 sponsors who stepped up financially, and things are soaring.

The focus, as always, is on the children out on the floor, as they develop their skill set and prepare for success, now and in the future.

“They came out and made us all proud with their effort, passion, and awesome attitudes today!” said CYBA’s Facebook page.

“Looking forward to a great season!”

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Maysen Van Velkinburgh (back row, in pink jersey, holding trophy) celebrates a soccer title. (Photo courtesy Dustin Van Velkinburgh)

The younger brother has mad skills as well.

While Coupeville soccer ace Chayse Van Velkinburgh is busy training in Spain, the youngest sharpshooter in the family continues to tear up the pitch.

Maysen Van Velkinburgh, currently a 2nd grader at Coupeville Elementary School, wrapped up a torrid run Sunday at the Cranberry Cup in Woodinville.

Playing in the championship game, he knocked in his kick as his Oak Harbor-based BU9 squad claimed the title with a 2-1 win after a penalty kick shootout.

The younger Van Velkinburgh tallied five of his team’s 12 goals at the tourney and has 13 scores over the past eight games.

And while he’s raining down scores, he’s not the only Coupeville kid playing a major role for the team.

Conner Armstrong, son of CHS grad Linnane O’Connor, stands tall in the goal for the team.

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Coupeville teacher Christi Messner, here hanging out with spelling bee queen Avery Parker, is obtaining books for young readers. (Corinn Parker photo)

Do it for my mom.

A longtime librarian, she’d be all for an ongoing program offered by Scholastic which pledges to get a new book into the hands of kindergarteners during each month of the school year.

Coupeville Elementary School teachers are currently raising funds to allow their students to participate in the program.

The program allows the purchase of a wide variety of books, including fiction, nonfiction, and chapter books, said CES teacher Christi Messner.

“Having donations allows us to give students their choice of book to help install a love for reading!!!” she said.

To make the program a reality, Coupeville teachers need to raise $1,500.

How can you help the next generation of Wolves out-read, out-hustle, and outsmart their future rivals from swanky private schools, you ask?

Tis simple – click on the link below and let your credit card come out to frolic.

 

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Scotlyn Helm visualizes another sweet, sweet victory. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

They’re not slowing down, for you or anyone else.

Coupeville speed demons Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to tear up the track at the Monroe Speedway, piling up trophies and earning mad respect.

The duo was back at it this past weekend, punching the pedal through the metal while dad Jerry kept their turbo-charged rides hummin’ along.

Saturday was qualifying day, with Scotlyn missing out on setting a new track record by just four tenths of a second.

Lil’ sis, who has the most time behind the wheel of any of Lindsey Helm’s three children, qualified 2nd in her class, before storming to a win in the main event.

Older sibling Finley, who is headed to middle school in a few weeks, qualified in 5th, saw her ride get a complete suspension rebuild, then bounced back to claim a personal-best 3rd place finish.

Big sis Finley (left) joins the trophy show.

Returning to the track Sunday, the Helm sisters made a serious run at nabbing all the prizes on day two.

Finley racked up 2nd place in her heat, and a 3rd place in the main event, with Scotlyn roaring to another victory in her finale.

Riding on tires provided by a scholarship from Wilkie Excavating, the Helm sisters made Pops beam.

“These girls really worked hard this weekend,” Jerry Helm said. “Couldn’t be more proud of their fight and perseverance.”

“Eat my dust!”

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