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It's Mitch Pelroy's birthday and lil' sis Kirsten is poppin' in to make a cameo. (Haylee Sauer and Kirsten Pelroy photos)

   It’s Mitch Pelroy’s birthday and lil’ sis Kirsten is poppin’ in to make a cameo. (Haylee Sauer and Kirsten Pelroy photos)

Legendary.

And that’s just his hair.

As he hits the big 2-1 today, former Coupeville High School three-sport sensation (and current college gridiron warrior) Mitch Pelroy continues to cast a long shadow.

During his days as a Wolf, he was a beast, starring in football, basketball and track — where he won 28 races in three years and advanced to the 1A state meet in each of his seasons.

Now, he’s a hard-hittin’, fast-runnin’ two-way threat for Montana Western’s football squad.

On whatever stage he has been on, Mitch has embraced the spotlight, giddy grin splashed across his face as he looks over his shoulder at the foes who are trying, and failing, to catch him.

His legacy at CHS lives on in speedy lil’ sis Kirsten, who is bustin’ out PRS and takin’ names on the oval herself.

When they ask how you spell Pelroy, the answer is F-A-S-T.

But with the speed comes class, commitment and a rock-solid work ethic, family traits handed down from brother to sister.

You were one of the best to ever rep the red and black, Mitch. The Man, then, now and always.

Happy birthday, Mr. Pelroy. Never stop being awesome.

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Joel Walstad (John Fisken photo)

   Joel Walstad threw for more than 1,600 yards during his senior season at Coupeville High School. (John Fisken photo)

Walstad signs his letter of intent. (Shawn Walstad photo)

Walstad signs his college football letter of intent. (Shawn Walstad photo)

Joel Walstad is taking his talents to America’s Heartland.

The Coupeville High School senior, a three sport star for the Wolves (football, basketball, soccer) has signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Midland University in Nebraska.

The school, a liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, boasts 27 varsity sports and has the largest athletic program in the state.

The Warriors, who went 2-8 last season, are an NAIA program that plays in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Walstad is actually the second Whidbey Island player to sign with the school in the past few days, joining Oak Harbor receiver David Ray.

During his senior season at CHS, Walstad was one of the most effective quarterbacks playing at the 1A level in Washington state.

He completed 112 of 227 passes for 1,675 yards and 18 touchdowns while leading Coupeville to a 5-5 record, its best mark in several years.

Walstad came out of the gate with a bang, throwing for 252 yards and three TD’s in a 35-28 win over arch-rival South Whidbey on the season’s opening night.

The Wolves took The Bucket from the Falcons twice during his time as a CHS football player.

Walstad was also Coupeville’s kicker and punter and played in the defensive backfield.

He was the third and final Wolf athletic star in his family, following in the footsteps of older siblings Tim and Bessie.

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Jake Tumblin (left) withg dad Chris.

Jake Tumblin (left) with dad Chris.

He's not stumblin, he's rumblin', he's Jake Tumblin. (John Fisken photo)

He’s not stumblin’, he’s rumblin’, he’s Jake Tumblin. (John Fisken photo)

Jake the Snake will be running wild in Burnaby.

Former Coupeville High School football/baseball star Jake Tumblin, who rushed for 1,000+ yards in his senior season in 2013, will be taking his game North of the border.

Tumblin has accepted an offer to attend Simon Fraser University in British Columbia on a partial scholarship.

SFU, which claims a Scottish Terrier named McFogg the Dog as its mascot (thanks, Wikipedia!), plays NCAA Division II football, the only Canadian school to do so.

Home to 30,000 students, the school, named in honor of a fur trader and explorer, was founded in 1965.

The Clan, who went 2-9 last season, are scheduled to play Central Washington, which claims Tumblin’s CHS teammate Nick Streubel on its roster, twice in 2015.

The Big Hurt red-shirted his freshman season at Central, but it’s unknown how Simon Fraser will use Tumblin.

“As far as playing time, they mentioned putting me on special teams my first year, and possibly defensive back,” Tumblin said. “But that all depends on how much I produce during camp.”

The chance to play, and the school’s stellar academic history, both drew him to the school.

“SFU offered me a great opportunity to earn a degree from a very prestigious school while playing the game I love,” Tumblin said.

He plans to go into business, and Simon Fraser has a very well-regarded school of business.

“I really like how dedicated the university is to academic success,” Tumblin said. “And how much effort the staff puts into making sure the players are excelling in their studies.”

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The new boss of former South Whidbey football coach Chris Tormey.

The new boss of former South Whidbey football coach Chris Tormey.

South Whidbey High School’s loss is Montreal’s gain.

After just one season at the helm of the Falcon football program, Chris Tormey resigned to take a job in the Canadian Football League.

Tormey, who went 2-8 in his one season in Langley, losing 35-28 to Coupeville, has been a longtime college coach, but this is his first professional job.

He became the linebackers coach for the Montreal Alouettes in late Jan.

The Alouettes are one of the CFL’s premier teams, having won seven Grey Cups, with the last title coming in 2010.

During his college gridiron coaching days, Tormey went 49-54 with stints at Idaho and Nevada. He was a longtime assistant at the University of Washington, putting in 16 years with the Huskies.

The South Whidbey change is the second to hit Whidbey Island this year, with Brett Smedley having replaced Tony Maggio in Coupeville.

Maggio put in three years as the helm of the Wolves, beating South Whidbey twice and leaving The Bucket in possession of CHS when he departed to spend more time focusing on work and family.

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Adam Garcia and daughter ?.

Adam Garcia and daughter Sophia. (Photos courtesy Michelle Armstrong)

One of the many baskets that will be raffled off at the event.

One of the many baskets that will be raffled off at the event.

Friends and family of Adam Garcia will be hosting a fundraiser at Oak Bowl this Saturday to benefit his young daughter, Sophia.

Garcia, a former Coupeville High School football player, was shot and killed in Oak Harbor in October, 2014.

The fundraiser, scheduled for 2:30-4:30 PM at the popular bowling alley (531 SE Midway Blvd.), is a birthday celebration for the much-loved 21-year-old.

It’s also a chance to help his beautiful five-year-old daughter. Money raised will help pay for Adam’s funeral expenses and go towards a college fund for Sophia.

Tickets are $20 and can be bought at the door or in advance at Taz’s Auto Service on Goldie Road.

Children five and under will be admitted free.

During the event, raffle drawings will be held for an assortment of baskets, as well.

If you can’t attend, but would like to donate, there are several ways.

You can call Whidbey Memorial Funeral and Cremation Service Inc. (360-675-5777) and ask for Paul or mail a check made out to Whidbey Memorial funeral for Adam Garcia and mail it to 746 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

If out of the area, you can donate at any Wells Fargo branch. Ask that the money go to “The Adam Garcia Donation Fund” in Washington state.

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