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Don’t stop me now (from showing you photos)

Posted in 2018: Looking Back, tagged , , , , , on May 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »

It’s a battle for rebounding position and international dominance, as Finland’s Vilma Jurma (15) battles with Coupeville’s Spanish superstar, Julia García Oñoro. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Rollin’ through the pictures in my mind.

With the ongoing pandemic shutdown slowing down sports across the world, it’s provided time to go back and look at the many photos to grace the pages of Coupeville Sports.

We’ve been winding our way up from 2012, the year the blog popped into the world, and today we arrive in 2018.

Are these 20 pics the best that were shot that year?

Maybe.

At the very least, they’re the ones which jump out at me today.

Tomorrow might be a different story. Never know.

“My good sir, I do not believe I gave you permission to take my photo!!” (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Charlotte Nölle wraps up Mollie Bailey in a cocoon of love.

Chelsea Prescott, terminator.

Logan Downes sees how far his body will stretch.

Peytin Vondrak (with sign) and Ema Smith bring the heat.

Chris Ruck will destroy you, body and soul.

Ja’Kenya Hoskins wrecks fools, setting up Audrianna Shaw to go get buckets.

Car wash hooligans, ridin’ dirty. (Cory Whitmore photo)

Anna Dion slaps home a goal. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Kyla Briscoe stops ‘n pops.

Careful pitch selection is key.

Aram Leyva dances with the ball.

Coupeville band phenoms Heidi Meyers (with flute) and Raven Vick get a helping hand from Port Townsend’s Alexis Sharp.

Natalie Hollrigel, poetry in motion.

Lindsey Roberts goes full Hannibal Lecter.

Randy King raises the roof.

Sean Toomey-Stout is ready to break the wishbone.

Finley Helm uses the “Cobra Kai One-Finger Stunner” to keep dad Jerry in check. (Lindsey Helm photo)

Sofia Hassapis, Claire Mietus, and Jesse Hester rock the prom. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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“We have to go back, Kate!!”

Posted in Graduation, tagged , , , , on June 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Jacob Smith catches a ride with Sofia Hassapis at the lock-in before the Senior trip. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

The Class of 2018 boasted a strong class of athletes, including (l to r) Hunter Downes, Nick Etzell, Hunter Smith, William Nelson, Ethan Spark and Cameron Toomey-Stout.

Julian Welling takes Katrina McGranahan for a spin.

Maddy Hilkey was on hand to celebrate Spark’s graduation.

Homecoming King Dylan Hummel snags a photo op with Abby Parker (left) and Kyla Briscoe.

Homecoming Queen Mira Mostafavinassab celebrates graduation with mom Jen.

Toomey-Stout wows the lil’ kids as Wolf seniors walk the hallways at Coupeville Elementary.

   New grad Claire Mietus has the full backing of her family as she takes the next step in her life.

   Ariah Bepler (left) and Jesse Hester join Parker and Briscoe for Senior Brunch at Camp Casey.

   One family, two graduations. Allison Wenzel (high school) gives big sis Rachel (college) a tour of the dock.

We’re playing a little game of catch-up here.

My month-long “vacation” kicked off right after the state track meet, so I missed running any graduation pics for the Coupeville High School Class of 2018.

Well, better late than never.

Sort of like using the headline above, which references Lost, a TV show which debuted way back in 2004 … before this year’s seniors were even in school.

 

Want to see more? Pop over to:

Senior parade and brunch:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Events/2018-Coupeville-Senior-Parade-and-Brunch/

Graduation:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Events/Coupeville-graduation-2018/

Lock-in before senior trip:

https://www.johnsphotos.net/Events/2018-Graduation-Lock-in/

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Sofia Hassapis dances into Coupeville’s heart!!

Posted in Happy birthday, Volleyball, tagged , , , , , on February 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Sofia Hassapis

Sofia Hassapis (John Fisken photos)

Hassapis rises up during volleyball season. (John Fisken photo)

Hassapis rises up during volleyball season.

Every year brings new athletes to Coupeville High School.

Some are stepping up from the middle school, while others arrive new to town when their families move here.

Sofia Hassapis was a transplant, uprooted from California when her parents, both doctors, accepted jobs at Whidbey General.

Having never played a team sport before, the dancer and “huge bookworm” decided to kick off her freshman year at CHS by joining the volleyball team.

It was a splendid decision.

With her radiant smile beaming across the court every time she got to take the floor, Sofia was one of the bright, shining lights on the Wolf JV team.

Her skills sharpened as the season progressed, and her heart and hustle were always on display.

Coupeville JV coach Amy King is a pro at making sure every girl on her roster gets their moment in the spotlight, and it was nice to see Hassapis bloom, making friends and fans.

As Sofia celebrates a birthday today (she shares it with nine-time Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz, “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan and Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern), we wish her all the best.

California’s loss was Coupeville’s gain, Miss Hassapis.

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Soul of a dancer, heart of a spiker!!

Posted in Dance, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on October 28, 2014| 2 Comments »

Sofia Hassapis

Sofia Hassapis

Soul of a dancer, even on a volleyball court. (John Fisken photo)

Soul of a dancer, even on a volleyball court. (John Fisken photos)

The net belongs to Hassapis, who strikes with a great fury.

The net belongs to Hassapis, who strikes with a great fury.

As transitions go, this one was surprisingly easy.

Having moved to Coupeville from Humboldt County in Northern California when her parents, both doctors, accepted jobs at Whidbey General, Sofia Hassapis found herself in a new environment just as she started high school.

A lifelong dancer, she decided to take her first stab at playing a sport on a team and joined the Wolf volleyball program. The decision made her transition that much easier.

“I love the family of it; they immediately accepted me,” Hassapis said. “Although I like the overall sport, the girls on the team made it easier to adapt.

“My transition to Coupeville has been wonderful and everyone has been so nice and welcoming.”

Having girls who she could immediately share a common interest with was crucial.

“Really, everyone I have met has been extremely nice,” Hassapis said. “I would be way worse off if I didn’t meet the JV team here.”

The freshman has been primarily used as a middle front player and she’s quickly learning the game. If nothing else, she’s become a vocal, supportive teammate.

“I want to work on my serves, especially overhand and my strengths are tipping and, I guess, cheering everyone on,” Hassapis said with a laugh.

“My goal for this season is just to have fun,” she added. “And to improve my volleyball skills.”

While she’s enjoyed her first round of playing organized ball, Hassapis is not sure yet if she’ll try any other sports.

“I am taking the year as it is, but look forward to trying new things,” she said.

Hassapis enjoys skiing and refers to herself as “a huge bookworm.” She plans to get back into dancing soon, as well.

“I am a dancer, yes, that is what I mainly do and love and will probably restart that in January,” she said. “I’ve been doing it since I was little and can’t wait to continue.”

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