Birthday buddies Luke Carlson and Brittany Powers.
They are birthday buddies, united by a cake day, a school and a love for competition.
Coupeville High School sophomores Brittany Powers and Luke Carlson, who celebrate birthdays today, are fast-rising, outgoing athletes who are even better people off the field or court.
Carlson has played football and thrown in several events as a member of the Wolf track team, but his best moments this year came around the CHS softball field.
Hanging out with pal Jordan Ford in a couch they hauled to the side of the field, or handing out Popsicle’s to his track mates as they headed back to the gym, Luke is a friendly face wherever he pops up.
Powers, who has divided time between basketball and volleyball in her days at CHS, is just as friendly … off the court.
On the hardwood, the mighty mite is a raging beast unleashed, which is just how her coach, Amy King, likes it.
One of the scrappiest of the Wolves, Brittany helped power the Coupeville JV girls by fighting for every ball, banging elbows off of people’s heads (when necessary) and being an all-around ball-hawk.
She collected an impressive set of dings and bruises for King’s Maraduers, while also showing a touch for dropping baskets that should benefit her going forward.
Both of our birthday buddies have sparkled thus far, and I’m sure in the second half of their high school careers, sports and otherwise, they will continue to excel.
Happy birthday Brittany and Luke, from all of us in the stands.
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