Volleyball ends for Wrangell at Region V

The volleyball season has come to an end for the Lady Wolves, after taking fourth at Region V in Skagway last weekend.

"It went alright," said team coach Jessica Whittaker afterward. The girls started off with a win, beating Klawock in four matches Friday. The team beat the host team the next day, but then lost to Craig. Klawock was the team to beat in a rematch for third, but the Lady Wolves couldn't quite pull off a repeat win.

"We were not able to come away with a win," said Whitaker.

Craig went on to take second in the tournament, and along with Petersburg will be headed to State in Anchorage next weekend.

The season unofficially wraps up for Wrangell's girls after their annual Alumni Game and award ceremony Dec. 26.

"That will be our last little fundraiser for this year," Whitaker said.

Several Wrangell players were honored for their performance this season. Teresa Flores, Amy Jenson and Makena Hammer all were named to the All-Conference Team, a distinction which weighs their overall performance.

"The girls that won, they were definitely showing their presence throughout Southeast. It's just a testament to how well they play," said Whitaker.

Jenson, Flores and Kari Massin were named to the All-Academic Team as well, which is based on grade point average. Junior varsity player Grace Cano won a regional serving competition, besting 13 others. And Kayla Hay and Hammer were both recognized for their good conduct on and off the court with the Sportsmanship Award.

"It was a great season. Unfortunately it was a little shorter than we wanted," said Lisa Nikodym, assistant coach and school activities director. She said the team's four outgoing seniors will be missed, but that she was looking forward to next year.