Coupeville hurler Allison Wenzel works on her javelin form at the University of Washington. (Susan Wenzel photos)
Entrance way to the big time.
Wenzel brings a touch of Wolf Nation to U-Dub.
Allison Wenzel is following in the legendary footsteps of her coach’s son.
Tyler King, a state champ in track and cross country during his days at Coupeville High School, went on to star at the University of Washington.
Now Wenzel, who just finished her sophomore season under the tutelage of CHS track guru Randy King, is spending time on the U-Dub campus at a summer track camp.
She and fellow Wolf junior-to-be Henry Wynn are both participating in the four-day event, which is put on by Washington Track Camps LLC.
But, just because both are making the trek from Whidbey doesn’t mean the high school teammates are hanging out in the big city.
“They don’t see much of each other because he is working distance and sprint and she is doing throwing,” said mom Susan Wenzel. “Track and field … never the twain shall meet.”
Allison, also a volleyball and basketball star in Coupeville, is focusing on the javelin during her time at the UW camp.
She finished fourth at districts in the event as a sophomore and was an alternate to the state meet. Next year, she wants to fully punch her ticket to Cheney.
“She said she is learning a lot about form and technique,” Susan Wenzel said.
The second javelin thrower to come through the family (older sister Rachel chucked for the Wolves from 2011-2013) Allison is making an impression on her new coaches.
Wenzel walked away with a candy bar after beating her group with the closest throw to a hula hoop target.
Now, she’s already talking about making the trip a regular occurrence.
“She plans to go back next year because she is really enjoying it,” Susan Wenzel said. “And she wishes more Wolves were there!”
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