Lilan Sekigawa nails another winner on the court. (John Fisken photo)
He’s one of the true leaders of the pack.
Coupeville High School senior Lilan Sekigawa, who celebrates a birthday today, is a man for all seasons.
On the tennis court, he’s been one of the best Wolf players in recent years, excelling as a doubles ace while also injecting a sly sense of humor into the behind-the-scenes back-and-forth common among netters.
Even on the gloomiest fall day, when one wonders why on Earth they would schedule a tennis match, Sekigawa’s smile lights up the court.
This past season I was at every home match for the Wolf boys (amazing what you can do when you don’t have a “real” job…) and Lilan stood out.
No one else seemed to enjoy their time on the court as much as he did, bouncing around, playfully whacking doubles partner Jimmy Myers with his racket, or quietly cracking jokes.
Off the court, though, he is just as much of a star, a key member of the school’s Science Olympiad squad and a member of the National Honor Society.
As he heads towards graduation, we just want to take a moment to wish him the best.
Today, on his cake day, and every day, as he represents Coupeville with style and class.
Happy birthday, Lilan!
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