Ethan Marx fires in a ball while patrolling the outfield during a CHS baseball practice. (John Fisken photos)
Genna Wright, surveying her kingdom.
They’re keeping the family business strong.
Ethan Marx and Genna Wright, who celebrate a joint birthday today, are both the youngest in families with a strong Coupeville athletic tradition.
Marx, who just days ago delivered a three-run double to propel the Wolf baseball squad to its first league title in 25 years, follows on the heels of older sister Haley, a star soccer and basketball player at CHS.
Wright is the latest in a long line of super-talented folks from her family, a diverse group that includes a host of older siblings and cousins.
She’s only a 7th grader, and is the youngest birthday celebrator we’ve featured in this series, but she’s already turning heads.
A fiery, fun-lovin’ competitor, no matter the sport (and she plays just about everything plus spends a considerable amount of time on the slopes), Genna takes most closely after older sister Sarah.
Both play at 120 MPH, crashing around and through teammates when necessary and are a lot of fun, on and off the court.
Marx may be a little quieter, but he’s just as dedicated, and, obviously, doesn’t shy away from the spotlight of the big stage.
As the duo hit their cake day, we just want to take a moment to wish them both happy birthday and all the best for their (very bright) futures.
You’re both legacies, and you’re upholding that legacy extremely well.
Good on you.
Coupeville Sports 