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Bringin’ home the gold!!

Posted in Special Olympics, tagged , , on February 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Nick Etzell (left) celebrates with older brother Lucas. (Photos courtesy Kristi Etzell)

Nick Etzell (left) celebrates with older brother Lucas. (Photos courtesy Kristi Etzell)

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A little post-game celebration.

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Mark Welch swishes a basket.

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“We are the champs!!”

Whidbey is going to state.

Coming off of a gold-medal performance at regionals in Stanwood Feb. 9, a group of Special Olympics basketball players from The Rock will go the Big Dance this weekend.

The Junior/Senior team (for players 21 and under) includes players from South, Central and North Whidbey.

Whidbey’s Masters Team (over 21) grabbed the bronze at regionals, as well.

The teams are coached by Mike Etzell and David Bishop.

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Throwback Thursday: Wonder Twins Power!!

Posted in Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Happy birthday, Throwback Thursday, Track, tagged , , , , , on April 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Marisa (left) and Lucas EWtzell, the early years. (Kristi Etzell photo)

Marisa (left) and Lucas Etzell, the early years. (Kristi Etzell photo)

Lucas with dad Mike Etzell.

Lucas with dad Mike Etzell.

Marisa, hard at work on the soccer pitch. (John Fisken photo)

Marisa (left), hard at work on the soccer pitch. (John Fisken photo)

Coupeville’s Wonder Twins turn 17 tomorrow.

Marisa and Lucas Etzell will celebrate their birthdays in different countries, but the bond between the siblings never fades.

Both strong athletes — Marisa is a standout CHS soccer player and state meet veteran as a track runner, while Lucas is a Gold Medal-winning basketball player in the Special Olympics — they join older brother Ben and younger brother Nick to form a fearsome foursome.

They each have their own style.

Marisa is quiet but strong, able to hold her own with three brothers, while Lucas can talk to anyone, anytime and works his way through a crowd like a politician on the campaign trail, glad-handing everyone in sight.

They are both making an impact on the world, and it begins with their bond with each other.

May they celebrate many more birthdays together.

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