JR Pendergrass (John Fisken photo)
Football never ends.
The season may be done for 99% of players across Washington state (unless you’re on one of the teams playing for a state title this weekend), but off-season workouts continue.
Those who want to be the stars of 2015 are working now.
Add Coupeville High School junior JR Pendergrass to that list.
Coming off his best season as a Wolf, he’s in the weight room and well on his way to preparing for his final year in the red and black.
While he lettered this season, he wants to be a key player as a senior.
“I want to lead my fellow teammates,” Pendergrass said. “To be there for my coaches when they need me, wherever they need me and work with everyone who supports Coupeville football and help us to a championship.”
The two-way lineman (center and defensive line) backed up current senior Carson Risner for much of the year.
With his departure, a starting spot would be up for grabs, something that helps drive Pendergrass during his workouts.
He first picked up football at age eight (“I wanted to try a new sport”), and has greatly enjoyed his two seasons in a Wolf uniform.
“I like being a part of a team like Coupeville that treats each other like family,” Pendergrass said.
In school, he tabs U.S. History with Ryan Grenz as his favorite, and he enjoys time spent with his friends and girlfriend.
That group, along with his family, have provided him with a faithful cheering section during his time at CHS.
“My mom and dad have supported me and even coached in my past years,” Pendergrass said. “Everyone involved in the Coupeville football community has been extremely nice and it really is like we all are one big family.
“When I moved here I was welcomed with open arms.”
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