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Sandahl sisters queens of the waterway

Posted in Rowing, Wolves in college, tagged Lucy Sandahl, Rowing, Seattle Pacific University, Sophie Sandahl, Western Washington University on April 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Lucy (left) and Sophie Sandahl, being awesome every day. (Photo courtesy Lucy Sandahl)

The sisters rule the water.

Coupeville’s Sophie and Lucy Sandahl helped the Seattle Pacific University women’s rowing team thrash arch-rival Western Washington University at the Falcon Regatta Saturday morning.

The duo played major roles for the SPU varsity 4+ boat, which won its two races by almost a full five and seven seconds, respectively.

Overall, Seattle Pacific swept to victory in all six races contested on the L.W. Ship Canal course.

During the varsity 4+ races, Sophie, who celebrated Senior Night festivities this week, was in the #3 seat, while her lil’ sis dictated the pace of the attack from her coxswain position.

SPU, which is highly-rated this season, returns to action Apr. 15-16, when the squad travels to Cherry Hills, New Jersey for the Knecht Cup.

The Sandahls, who were sports and academic standouts as high schoolers, both attended Coupeville schools after the family moved to Whidbey from South Carolina.

Lucy graduated from CHS after playing volleyball and track for the Wolves, while Sophie went up north and finished at my alma mater, Oak Harbor High School, where she competed with the Wildcat swim team.

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Wolfe adds to his college baseball resume

Posted in Baseball, Wolves in college, tagged baseball, Central Washington University, CHS Wolves, Hawthorne Wolfe, Western Washington University on March 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Hawthorne Wolfe surveys the skies during his time on the prairie. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

He’s an equal opportunity pitcher.

After making his first two college baseball appearances as a reliever, Coupeville grad Hawthorne Wolfe was tabbed to make his first start Saturday afternoon.

The former CHS ace tossed three scoreless innings for the Western Washington University club hardball squad, whiffing four Central Washington University hitters while keeping his ERA pristine.

While the Vikings eventually fell 6-5 after their bullpen failed to match Wolfe, it was the only loss for WWU, which claimed two of three for the second time this season.

Western, which clubbed Central 17-1 and 20-1 in the weekend’s other two games, sits at 4-2 overall, 2-1 in league play.

Wolfe, who leads Viking pitchers with three appearances on the mound, is 1-0 with a save, having struck out six across seven scoreless innings of work.

He’s scattered five hits and three walks, while plunking a rival batter just to keep everyone honest.

Along with his debut as a college starting pitcher, the former Northwest 2B/1B League MVP also got his first swings at the plate for the Vikings this past weekend.

Wolfe scored twice, picked up an RBI, and made off with his first college steal.

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The mound is his domain

Posted in Baseball, Wolves in college, tagged CHS Wolves, club baseball, Hawthorne Wolfe, pitching, Western Washington University on February 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Hawthorne Wolfe, international man of mystery. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Fly high, Hawk.

Coupeville grad Hawthorne Wolfe had a strong debut for the Western Washington University club baseball team this weekend, picking up a win and save as the Vikings took two of three from Oregon State in the season opener.

WWU split games on Saturday, winning 6-5 and losing 4-1, then bounced back to claim Sunday’s bout 6-5 in 11 innings of taut diamond action.

Wolfe picked up the save in game one, facing four batters and retiring three of them.

The former Coupeville sensation came back around Sunday to nab the win on the mound, chucking the final three innings as the Vikings pulled out the victory.

Wolfe (2) with his new WWU teammates. (Photo courtesy Molly McPherson)

Western returns to action next weekend when it hosts Eastern Washington University Feb. 25-26 at Squalicum High School.

The teams play at 1 PM and 3 PM Saturday, then clash at 11 AM Sunday.

The Vikings have a long, successful diamond history, including a run at the National Club Baseball Association Division 1 World Series in 2013 when Coupeville grad Jordan Wilcox played for the team.

During his time at CHS, Wolfe was named Northwest 2B/1B League MVP during his senior baseball season, while also terrorizing his foes on the basketball court.

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Dynamic duo chase college athletic dreams

Posted in Wolves in college, tagged baseball, Basketball, Caleb Meyer, CHS Wolves, Hawthorne Wolfe, Skagit Valley College, Western Washington University on October 12, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Caleb Meyer rumbles during his high school days. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Hawthorne Wolfe smacks a base-hit.

Add two more to the list.

Coupeville High School Class of 2022 grads Caleb Meyer and Hawthorne Wolfe are joining the ranks of former Wolves playing college sports.

Meyer, a six-foot-two guard and the last heir to the Videoville legacy, is one of 15 players listed on the 2022-2023 men’s basketball roster at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon.

The Cardinals tip off Nov. 18 at the North/West Classic at Everett, with their season running through March.

A star athlete during his early days in Coupeville, Meyer attended Jackson High School from grades 9-11, before returning to his hometown for his senior year.

He was a crucial part of the most-successful Wolf boys basketball squad in decades, before advancing to the state meet in track and field.

Meyer keeps alive a Whidbey-to-Skagit tradition, with South Whidbey gunner Kody Newman the most recent alumni of The Rock to have played hoops for the Cardinals.

Wolfe, the floppy-haired Pistol Pete of Cow Town, was a four-year starter for Coupeville’s hoops squad who rained down 800 career points, even while Covid threw two of those seasons into turmoil.

But it’s baseball, where he was the Northwest 2B/1B League MVP last spring, which is drawing his early interest.

After tryouts, Wolfe made the roster for the club baseball team at Western Washington University, which plays in the spring.

The Vikings, who play at historic Joe Martin Field in Bellingham, compete in the National Club Baseball Association.

Western went all the way to the NCBA World Series in 2013, a season when one of their key players was Coupeville grad Jordan Wilcox.

The dynamic duo knocks it out of the park at graduation. (Morgan White photo)

With Meyer and Wolfe taking the next step, Coupeville currently has 13 active college athletes.

The other 11:

Ja’Tarya Hoskins
Saint Martin’s University
Track and Field

Joey Lippo
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Baseball/Golf

Logan Martin
Central Washington University
Track and Field

Lucy and Sophie Sandahl
Seattle Pacific University
Crew

Mica Shipley
Eastern Washington University
Cheer

Ben Smith
Eureka College
Football

Emma Smith
University of Washington
Club Volleyball

Sean Toomey-Stout
University of Washington
Football

James Wood
Colorado State University
Club Co-Ed Soccer

Sarah Wright
Sewanee: University of the South
Softball

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Wolves whack summer spikes

Posted in Volleyball, tagged CHS Wolves, Ryanne Knoblich, summer camp, volleyball, Western Washington University on July 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville High School volleyball players bond at a team camp in Bellingham. (Photos courtesy Cory Whitmore)

The heat is on.

With current summer temps at least slightly warmer than before, it’s the perfect time for volleyball players to fine tune their skill sets.

The Coupeville High School spikers showed up and showed out in Bellingham this week, with 11 Wolves participating in a camp run by Western Washington University.

The chance to get floor time, and build a team bond while doing so, is huge.

“As always, Western Washington runs a terrific team camp,” said CHS varsity coach Cory Whitmore.

“We have developed a strong relationship with them, and it is really beneficial to visit them year-after-year.”

Six of 11 Wolves were making their debut at the WWU camp.

Seniors Alita Blouin, Maddie Georges, Taygin Jump, Ryanne Knoblich, and Jill Prince were joined by junior Grey Peabody and sophomores Mia Farris, Jada Heaton, Katie Marti, Madison McMillan, and Lyla Stuurmans.

“I was incredibly impressed with the group’s ability to handle the strains of camp,” Whitmore said.

“It was much more about learning to communicate productively and blending the group than any one particular skill,” he added.

“With that in mind, I’m really happy with our consistency – the communication strategies worked, and the energy remained high.”

Another day, another round of spikes.

While Whitmore and Coupeville JV coach Ashley Menges were on hand, the duo allowed WWU players to largely take the reins, while giving Wolf players a chance to fend for themselves a bit.

“Coach Ashley and I did a lot of stepping back to let the group problem-solve and look to each other for strength and stability and I’m really encouraged by our growth in that area,” Whitmore said.

“They can be very proud of a hard-fought week that will provide them with a strong foundation to build upon in the fall.”

While all of the Wolves had a well-earned moment or two in the spotlight, Knoblich was chosen to receive the Camp Coaches Award.

“Ryanne has grown so much in a year’s time and really anchors a lot of responsibility on the team now,” Whitmore said. “So, we were so happy to see the coaches recognize the impact she has on this team.

“Definitely looking forward to our fall season.”