Former Coupeville High School cheerleader Sarah (Engle) Viers now roots for son Lyal.
The prairie is strong in them.
Cedar Park Christian senior football captains Lyal Viers and Andy Penrod, part of the seventh generation of their family to have a connection to Coupeville, were honored recently for their play on the gridiron.
Viers was named as both the Offensive and Defensive MVP for the Emerald Sound Conference — a league which includes traditional powerhouse King’s — while Penrod was tabbed as a First-Team All-Conference wide receiver.
Cedar Park, which beat both Coupeville and South Whidbey in non-conference games this season, finished 4-6.
Viers and Penrod are the sons of sisters (and CHS grads) Sarah and Stephanie Engle, respectively, and Andy’s dad is Videoville alumni Isaiah Penrod.
Grandparents include the “Dave’s” — former Coupeville Town Marshal Dave Penrod and the late, great Pastor Dave Engle, AKA the nicest human being I’ve ever met.
Andy Penrod snagged 23 passes for 475 yards and nine touchdowns, while Lyal Viers filled up the stat sheet on both sides of the ball.
He racked up 1,385 all-purpose yards, rushing 95 times for 598 yards and seven scores, while adding 32 receptions for 600 yards and four more trips to the end zone.
On defense, Viers had 37 solo tackles, 54 assists, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery to pace CPC.
Lyal Viers (1) and Andy Penrod (9) share a moment with Coupeville’s Camden Glover after their teams played earlier this season. (Tammy Glover photo)
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