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Sandahl sisters rule the waves

Posted in Rowing, tagged , , , , on May 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville sisters Sophie (left) and Lucy Sandahl, queens of the open water. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

Two sisters, one stretch of water, much splashing.

Coupeville’s Lucy and Sophie Sandahl were both in the water Saturday on the Montlake Cut in Seattle during the Windermere Cup Regatta.

Lucy, a senior at Seattle Pacific University, was the coxswain for a 8+ shell which competed against Western Washington, Gonzaga, and the University of Washington.

Meanwhile, Sophie, an SPU grad, rowed with a team out of Lake Washington in the women’s master’s race.

When she’s not hefting the blade herself, Lucy’s big sis is also coaching with the Renton Rowing Club.

The Windermere Cup Regatta, first launched in 1987, is part of the Seattle Yacht Club’s “Opening Day of Boating Season” celebration.

For Lucy and the current Falcons, the focus now turns to next week’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships, which go down Saturday, May 18 at Lake Natoma in California.

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Prairie run attracts a crowd

Posted in Fundraisers, Running, tagged , , , , on August 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Ready to run as a family. (Photo courtesy Rainy Simpson)

The prairie was alive with the sound of footsteps.

The annual Race the Reserve extravaganza returned to Coupeville Saturday, with runners conquering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon routes while raising money for the Class of 2024.

The year’s biggest fundraiser for the next batch of Wolf seniors, the event played out under sunny skies this time around, as you can see in the pics above and below.

College rowing sensation Sophie Sandahl returns to Coupeville for a chance to run with mom. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

The support crew, hard at work. (Photo courtesy Corinn Parker)

Lincoln Kelley (and his magnificent beard) enjoys the day. (Photo courtesy Shawna Kelley)

Casting a giant shadow. (Photo courtesy Matt Bepler)

Skylar Parker is a tough, but fair, course monitor. (Photo courtesy Corinn Parker)

This year’s snazzy ribbons. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

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Coupeville ace rows to college academic success

Posted in Rowing, tagged , , , , on July 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville’s Sophie Sandahl (left) teaches younger sister Lucy the way of the water. (Photo courtesy Sandahl family)

She’s graduated, but the honors keep on coming.

Coupeville’s Sophie Sandahl was one of four Seattle Pacific University rowers honored Wednesday, with the group earning Scholar-Athlete award recognition from the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.

The Whidbey wonder was joined by fellow Falcons Macie Leach, Audrey Rekedal, and Kalais Samuelson.

To earn CRCA honors, rowers had to meet certain criteria.

Athletes, who needed to be in years 2-5 of eligibility, had to have rowed in 75% of their school’s spring races, while achieving a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA for their career.

Sandahl, who attended Coupeville schools before later graduating from Oak Harbor High School, majored in art history, with a minor in museum studies at SPU.

Before her college graduation this spring, she joined with little sis Lucy to be part of a very-successful Falcon crew program.

Seattle Pacific rowers capped their season in May by placing 3rd in the team standings at the NCAA D-II Championships in New Jersey.

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Sandahl sisters cap successful season

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , , on May 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Lucy (left) and Sophie Sandahl, hanging out with the parental units. (Photo courtesy Jeannie Sandahl)

They went for one final early morning row.

Coupeville sisters Sophie and Lucy Sandahl were in the boat Saturday at the crack of dawn, competing in New Jersey at the NCAA D-II women’s rowing championships.

Their Seattle Pacific University varsity 4+ boat, which finished 2nd in a pair of races Friday, claimed 4th place in the grand finale, with Humboldt State edging Central Oklahoma for the title.

Sophie, a senior making her final appearance as a member of the SPU crew, was in the first seat, while Lucy, a junior, was coxswain for the Falcons.

The Seattle Pacific varsity 8+ boat finished 3rd in its championship race.

The weekend performance, with the Sandahl sisters and company competing on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, caps a strong season for the Falcon crew program.

Sophie, who has majored in art history, with a minor in museum studies, and Lucy, who is studying physiology, were both named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic team this spring.

Their time in the water with SPU has been an extension of athletic careers which blossomed on Whidbey Island.

After moving to Coupeville from South Carolina, Lucy played volleyball and competed in track and field at CHS, while Sophie swam for Oak Harbor High School.

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Sandahl sisters row to NCAA Championships

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged , , , , on May 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Lucy (left) and Sophie Sandahl rule the waves. (Photo courtesy Michael Sandahl)

Fly, Falcons, fly.

Seattle Pacific University women’s rowing team, which includes Coupeville sisters Sophie and Lucy Sandahl, is headed to the NCAA D-II Championships.

SPU was one of six schools tabbed for the event, set for May 26-27 in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

The field, which had no automatic qualifiers, was revealed Tuesday during a live selection show.

Cal Poly Humboldt, Central Oklahoma, Embry-Riddle (Florida), Thomas Jefferson, and Western Washington join the Falcons in earning bids.

Each school will field an eight-women boat and a four-women crew.

Sophie Sandahl is a senior at SPU, while Lucy is a junior.

Earlier in the week, the siblings, who are studying Art History and Physiology respectively, were both named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic team.

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