Jamie Rupert, Destiny Day & Elaine Gilson Hustling for a Ball
Photo by Joe Prax
Courtesy of VHS Volleyball Coach
This weekend the Valdez Buccaneers hosted the Aurora Conference Championships. Having gone undefeated in conference play throughout the season, the Lady Bucs started out as the #1 seed. On Friday afternoon the Bucs put on a show in front of a lively hometown crowd as they faced the Hutchison Hawks. The team’s energy and all-around solid playing propelled them to an easy win in three sets 25-13, 25-12, 25-19. As they continued through the bracket the Bucs faced Monroe Catholic. Strong serving and smart offense were the keys to the win in three sets 25-15, 25- 11, 25-19, forcing the Rams down to the consolation bracket. This win secured the Bucs a spot in the championship match, where we faced Monroe once again. The Lady Bucs rallied through four sets to take the win 25-16, 22-25, 25-10, 25-21 and clinch the Aurora Conference Championship. Great job Bucs! This week the team will be representing Valdez once again as they head to the state championships at the Alaska Airlines center in Anchorage.
Kelsey Prax with the Match Point against Monroe, Photo by Joe Prax
We’d like to recognize our senior, Kelsey Prax. She was on fire hitting some of the best shots of her season. She was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the Aurora Conference.
Destiny Day was selected as Aurora Conference Best Setter.
Destiny Day, Rylee Wade, and Lola Compehos were named to the All- Conference team.
Rylee Wade with a kill, Photo by Joe Prax
Thanks to all the parents that provided welcome baskets for the visiting teams, food for the hospitality room, and some cool handmade posters for the team!
