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Valen (Trujillo) Printz joins Coupeville volleyball coaches Cory Whitmore (left) and Cris Matochi on their wedding day.

“The day was so special.”

When Coupeville volleyball gurus Cory Whitmore and Cris Matochi eloped last summer, the intimate affair included one of their former players.

Valen (Trujillo) Printz, who starred on the court for the Wolves from her libero position, is now dazzling folks as a photographer, and she and husband Hunter joined the Wolf coaches for their romantic getaway.

“The location was amazing, the weather was incredible, we were surrounded by our closest family and friends doing exactly what we enjoy doing,” Whitmore said.

“But it was made that much more special to have Valen there as a part of our big day!”

From chasing down wayward volleyballs to documenting her coach’s wedding day, the former Wolf ace has been indispensable.

Valen and Hunter are so wildly talented and a blast to be around,” Whitmore said.

“I really love being able to say that we had our wedding photos taken by a former player of mine!

“She not only captured the moment in photographs but I’m telling you, she captured the feeling of being there.

“I am so very proud of her, finding a passion to make into a career, and she is damn good at what she does.”

 

To see more of Valen’s work, pop over to:

https://valenleephoto.com/

 

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A young Hunter Smith waits for the call to serve. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Young)

A new day, and a new direction.

Coupeville High School JV boys’ basketball coach Hunter Smith, who inherited the job when his dad Chris stepped down, has left the gym.

After three successful seasons of teaching X’s and O’s, fire academy, a new career, and an impending marriage to fellow former CHS Athlete of the Year Payton Aparicio are ahead on the schedule.

Hunter closed his run as a Wolf coach Friday, guiding his squad to a 20-point win over Friday Harbor, the team’s seventh-straight victory.

As he quietly slipped into the night, Coupeville varsity hoops coach Brad Sherman delivered the following thoughts:

Can’t thank Hunter enough for all he’s done for the Coupeville boys basketball team these past three seasons.

There is a reason the guys that play for him have so much love and respect for him.

And the example he set every day – high energy, positive, calm, humble – made us a better program, and a better coaching staff.

I know our coaches, players, and families are going to miss having him around!

Really excited for him and all that’s ahead in his new position.

Modern-day Hunter and fiancée Payton Aparicio.

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