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On the fast track

Seventh grader Stanley Sowerby, of South Whidbey Middle School, carries the baton during a relay race event. The…

Photo by John Fisken Haylee Armstrong, an eighth grader and starter on Coupeville High School’s varsity softball team, swings during a game against La Conner April 29. The Wolves won 17-2.

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Play ball

The Wolves won a game against La Conner April 29.

Photo by John Fisken Junior Katya Schiavone of South Whidbey played 2nd singles and won 6-2, 7-6.

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All-out effort

The South Whidbey girls tennis team played against Coupeville on April 14.

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Documentary to capture trials and tribulations of Roller Derby

Whidbey Island Roller Derby has begun its first fully fledged season since the pandemic.

Photos by John Fisken Coupeville High School sophomore Taylor Brotemarkle, the team’s starting shortstop, takes a swing in a softball game against South Whidbey High School March 15, while South Whidbey sophomore Josalynn Jaeger-Funcannon catches.

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On the ball

Coupeville beat South Whidbey 13-2 in the baseball season opener.

Photo by Michael Shroyer Participants run during the

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Run and scavenge during Deception Pass event

Runners, walkers and canine companions will return for Deception Park’s 2023 summer season with the second annual “Swing…

Oak Harbor athlete Lilly Norman lobs the ball during a varsity softball game March 10. Oak Harbor High School hosted the Coupeville and South Whidbey high school softball teams. The Wildcats played both schools in two mini three-inning games. The Wildcats beat the South Whidbey Falcons 7-1. Oak Harbor’s game against the Coupeville Wolves stopped after one and a half innings due to sunset. The Wildcats were in the lead 6-2.

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Jamboree triumph

The Oak Harbor varsity softball team played against both Coupeville and South Whidbey high schools.

Photo provided Mark Helpenstell won the 2022 male soccer player of the year award from the Washington State Adult Soccer Association.

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‘Mr. Soccer’ recognized for volunteer contributions

Whidbey Island’s resident “soccer guy” is officially the recipient of a statewide award.

Oak Harbor student Brianna Richard competes in the Marksmanship Precision event. Richard won first place in the Physical Fitness Iron Woman event.

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Straight shooters

Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC team competed in a Northwest Drill and Rifle Conference competition.

Photo provided Junior Cole Thorsen of South Whidbey pins an opponent. Thorsen, along with three other teammates, is headed to the wrestling state championships this week.

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4 Falcon wrestlers headed to state

A handful of South Whidbey High School wrestlers have fought their way to the state tournament.

Photo by John Fisken Zoe Beeman pins an opponent at the sub-regional tournament Feb. 3. Beeman placed second in her weight class and qualified for the regional tournament Saturday.

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Oak Harbor wrestlers head to regionals

After placing second overall in the district, the wrestling team is sending 10 athletes to regionals

Photo by John Fisken Oak Harbor athelte Percie Hatfield pins an oppnent at a Jan. 17 wrestling match aginst South Whidbey. The boys varsity wrestling team won 55-24. “South Whidbey was a great match for us. The Falcons challenged us at a lot of our stronger weight classes, winning some matches against our better wrestlers,” said head coach Perer Esvelt. “Our communities are close when it comes to wrestling, so seeing a competitive match between us is great, as we can partner in the off-season and see both teams improve.”

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Rivals

The Oak Harbor boys varsity wrestling team beat South Whidbey 55-24.

Photo by John Fisken Oak Harbor athlete Mekayla Smith-Day takes a shot at a Jan. 13 game against Mount Vernon. The Oak Harbor girls varsity team defeated Mount Vernon 50-49. The team is now 7-5 overall this season.

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Up, up and away

The Oak Harbor girls varsity team narrowly defeated Mount Vernon 50-49 on Jan 14.