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Valdez Rifle Team results vs. Delta

Submitted by Coach Victoria Hedman

The Valdez Buccaneer Rifle team shot well in their meet against the Delta High School team.

Their standing air 60 shot match was shot as a postal with Valdez earning a total score of 2229 points with 74 center shots against Delta’s 2246 points and 74 center shots. Ashlee Schaeffer scored a personal best of 556 and 18 center shots. Sara Bauman also shot a personal best of 559 and 21 center shots.

Saturday’s 3 positions small-bore match was a close competition. Delta shot a total of 2177 points with 59 center shots. Valdez shot 2170 with 60 center shots. With the scores of the two days, combined Delta came out 24 points ahead with 4423 points to Valdez’s 4399 points.

This was Jared Humphrey’s first traveling match and he shot well enough to be one of the four shooters who contributed to Valdez’s overall score. Tiffany Larcom was the top shooter overall and Sara Bauman took second overall in the small-bore match.

The whole team did a great job and looks forward to shooting against Delta again, this coming Saturday (the 10th).

Valdez Varsity Volleyball results @ Aurora Conference Regionals

Submitted by Coach Adam Sharrai

Regionals 2018 Delta:  Valdez Lady Bucs—Undefeated!

The Lady Bucs held to their plan in Delta last weekend taking Delta 3-0, Hutchison 3-0, and Monroe 3-0 in straight wins moving on to State and remaining undefeated in both conference play 10-0-0 and regional play 3-0-0.

Leading serving against Delta in game one Kendall Wesenberg held true to form shoving over 9 for 7 with 3 aces followed by Jillian Fleming who was 7 for 5 with one ace.  Sydney Johnson led the kills off with 7 for 6 floored followed by Kassi Howard at 5 for 3 to finish 25-14.  Howard led serving in set 2 with 6 for 5 with one ace, Carlee Fleming was 5 for 4, Johnson 4 for 3 and Jade Watts 3 for 2 also contributing one ace.  Ally Sieber heated up game 2 with some kills going 8 for 6 followed by Johnson at 6 for 5, Howard tagging 3 for 2, and Macy Hansen 1 for 1.  Serving was spread around with Howard leading serving 6 for 5 with one ace, C. Fleming 5 for 4, Johnson 4 for 3, Wesenberg 4 for 2, Watts, 3 for 2, and J. Fleming 2 for 1 ending it 25-12.  Game 3 followed in similar fashion with J. Fleming serving 8 for 6 with 2 aces, C. Fleming 6 for 5, Johnson 5 for 4, and Wesenberg 4 for 3 to end the match 25-10 and get rid of some first game jitters!

Hutchison was up next as they beat Monroe and the Lady Bucs knew that winning this match placed them in the championship and automatically qualifies them for play at State so they got ready to earn every point as they know they have to do.  Game one, C. Fleming served it up going 8 for 6 with one ace, Johnson 6 for 4, and Watts not only throwing in 2 for 1 with an ace but leading the kills as well flooring 5 for 5, followed by Howard with 4 for 4, Sieber 2 for 2, Johnson 2 for 1, and Maison Anderson 1 for 1 ending game one 25-10.  Game 2 J. Fleming sent over an impressive 12 for 10 with 5 aces with Watts adding 5 for 4.  Howard and Johnson both had 4 kills, Sieber 3, Hansen 2, and Watts and C. Fleming 1 each, ending game 2 25-17.  The Lady Bucs knew Hutchison was going to give it their best in Game 3 and even though their play was not what they wanted it to be they kept pushing hard.  Johnson led a more aggressive serving game firing over 10 for 8 with 3 aces followed by C. Fleming with 8 for 6 with 2 aces.  Howard and Sieber both had 4 kills, while Johnson and Watts with 2 each, and Wesenberg adding 1 back-row kill to fend off Hutchison 25-22 placing them in the championship and earning another trip to State and shot at defending last years State Title.

It was a long wait for the Lady Bucs Saturday for the Championship at 2 pm with Monroe who bested Hutchison in the semi-finals just prior to playing the Lady Bucs.  It is always tough to come into a game with a team who has just played and is warmed up but the Lady Bucs, not really finding their rhythm, held on and surged ahead taking game one 25-20.  Johnson led serves 6 for 4  with one ace while Watts was 4 for 3 with 2 aces.  Howard went 3 for 3 kills with Johnson also adding 5 for 3 and Anderson 2 for 1.  Game 2 was another story.  The Lady Bucs struggled through game two serving 42% setting up a harder battle but they kept pushing and still searching for their rhythm.  Sieber led off the kills with 8 for 7 followed by Johnson at 7 for 5, Howard 2 for 2, Watts 4 for 2, and Hansen 2 for 1 to keep an advantage over the Rams and the Lady Bucs came out on top 28-26.  Game 3 serving proved a little more advantageous with both Watts and Howard leading off  6 for 5 with 2 aces while Johnson led kills at 5 for 5, Sieber 2 for 2, Howard 1 for 1, and Jackie Stewart 3 for 1.  The Lady Bucs took game 3  25 – 17 to win the Aurora Region Conference Championship  and remain undefeated in conference play going into the State competition next week.

The Awards and All-Tournament Team honored a few Lady Bucs as well!  Macy Hansen had to sit out last year with a shoulder injury but has returned this year  with an attitude every coach loves to have and added positivity, skill, and confidence not only to herself, but all others on the team which earned her Coach Sharrai’s choice for Good Sport—Keep up all the hard work and great effort Macy—great job!   Earning All-Tournament honors chosen by the opposing team coaches were Sydney Johnson, Jade Watts, and Kassi Howard with Carlee Fleming receiving MVP.   Great Job Lady Bucs!  Coach Sharrai was humbled in also receiving Coach of the Year.

I would like to thank the Lady Bucs for a great season filled with incredible play both in 3A and 4A, adventures to new places, and stories filled with laughter and smiles. Keep up your tenacious efforts, admirable team-work, kindness and support with one-another—it is what matters and that which you will remember!  This has been noticed by your competitions communities and parents as well. The genuine comments I have received throughout this season regarding your overall conduct and integrity couldn’t make me more proud and happy for you all.

Now,  go make some more, because you better remember it’s about the journey and you all have one week left to –as you say, “ Kick Booty!”   Great Job Lady Bucs and Go For It!

State Swimming, Submitted by Carl Young

Valdez Wrestling @ “Top Dog Invite” in Nikiski.

Submitted by Coach Tyler C-Thompson

Oceana Holt

The Valdez wrestlers hit the road for the Top Dog Invite in Nikiski. After the long journey we had a great weekend of wrestling showing a lot of improvement all around. Highlights of the weekend include the following:

1. Rafael Alfaro 160 lbs: I want to start by saying that It is hard to believe that Rafael only a first year wrestler. This has most to do with his incredible work ethic and dedication to getting better every day. He has shown much improvement throughout the season and I look forward to seeing him continue to improve.
2. William Benes 171 lbs: William picked up his first high school victory this weekend by pinning Bruce Graham from Homer High School! William has been working incredibly hard in the room and we are starting to see that play out on the mat.
3. Kyle Henderson 189 lbs: Kyle wrestled 5 matches this weekend picking up three pins to fight back for 7th place. Kyle Showed that he can bounce back from a tough loss and take care of business. This was a great weekend to help Kyle figure out what he needs to do to end up where he wants to be at the end of the year.
4. Jana Allen 215 lbs: Due to low numbers in the 235lb girls division Jana took on the challenge of wrestling in the 215 lb boys division. Although Jana was unable to pick up any wins throughout the weekend she is ready to get back in the room and work on the things that will help her come out on top in matches to come.
5. Cora Kagak 145 lbs: Cora took to the mat for the first time this year and showed great improvement from last year. Cora showed a lot of aggression on the mat against some really tough opponents. In fact, Cora had the opportunity to wrestle McKenzie Cook from Homer High School who is currently ranked at the national level. She is ready to get back in the room and prepare for ACS this coming weekend.
6. Oceana Holt 160 lbs: Oceana hit the mat this weekend with a goal of being the most dominant wrestler in Alaska at 160lbs. Oceana wrestled four matched pinning each opponent in the first period taking the Top Dog Title in thew 160 lbs Girls Division. Oceana has her sight set on the top spot in the state and is ready to put in the work to reach that spot.

Varsity 160

Rafael Alfaro’s place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Rafael Alfaro (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 – Michael Chaput (South Anchorage High School) won by fall over Rafael Alfaro (Valdez High School) (Fall 0:48)
• Cons. Round 2 – Josh Bradshaw (Homer High School Mariners) won by fall over Rafael Alfaro (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:50)

Varsity 171

William Benes’s place is 14th and has scored 3.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – William Benes (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 – Jeremy DeVries (Grace Christian School) won by fall over William Benes (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:55)
• Cons. Round 2 – William Benes (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 3 – Steven Harshman (Seward High School) won by fall over William Benes (Valdez High School) (Fall 0:23)
• Cons. Round 4 – William Benes (Valdez High School) won by fall over Bruce Graham (Homer High School Mariners) (Fall 0:18)
• 13th Place Match – Cayleb Diaz (Homer High School Mariners) won by tech fall over William Benes (Valdez High School) (TF 15-0)

Varsity 189

Kyle Henderson’s place is 7th and has scored 15.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 – Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) won by fall over Jackson Tanner (Grace Christian School) (Fall 2:26)
• Quarterfinal – Ethan Roetman (Kotzebue High School) won by fall over Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) (Fall 2:37)
• Cons. Round 4 – Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) won by fall over Ryan Hicks (Homer High School Mariners) (Fall 3:50)
• Cons. Round 5 – Cooper Roberts (Colony High School) won by decision over Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) (Dec 10-4)
• 7th Place Match – Kyle Henderson (Valdez High School) won by fall over Jesus Garcia (Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School) (Fall 2:48)

Varsity 215

Jana Allen’s place is 15th and has scored 2.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 – Jana Allen (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 – Loke Iese (South Anchorage High School) won by fall over Jana Allen (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:20)
• Cons. Round 2 – Jana Allen (Valdez High School) received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 3 – Andrew Bergan (Kotzebue High School) won by fall over Jana Allen (Valdez High School) (Fall 0:24)
• Cons. Round 4 – Conor Boyd (Soldotna) won by fall over Jana Allen (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:24)
• 15th Place Match – Jana Allen (Valdez High School) won by forfeit over Ethan Suarez (Anchorage Christian Schools) (FF)

Girls 145G

Cora Kagak’s place is 4th and has scored 4.0 team points.

• Round 1 – Eve Negovanna (Barrow High School ) won by fall over Cora Kagak (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:21)
• Round 2 – McKenzie Cook (Homer High School Mariners) won by fall over Cora Kagak (Valdez High School) (Fall 0:46)
• Round 3 – Kaitlin Laasch-Gray (Colony High School) won by fall over Cora Kagak (Valdez High School) (Fall 1:28)

Girls 160G

Oceana Holt’s place is 1st and has scored 18.0 team points.

• Round 2 – Oceana Holt (Valdez High School) won by fall over Emily Hoke (Kotzebue High School) (Fall 0:31)
• Round 3 – Oceana Holt (Valdez High School) won by fall over Rebecca Toston (Colony High School) (Fall 0:27)
• Round 4 – Oceana Holt (Valdez High School) won by fall over Kallie Tolstrup (Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School) (Fall 0:18)
• Round 5 – Oceana Holt (Valdez High School) won by fall over Seirra Lancaster (Houston) (Fall 1:19)

Upcoming Events:

*  Valdez Varsity Volleyball @ State Championships in Anchorage, Nov. 8-10 @ the Alaska Airlines Center.

* Wrestling @ ACS Tournament on Friday & Saturday.

* Rifle Team @ Home vs. Delta on Saturday, 

GMS Boys Results

Nick Alfaro Takes It To the Hoop

The GMS Boys basketball teams continued their successful season against Glennallen this weekend.  Both the Varsity and JV boys played well.  The Varsity boys won both games handily, holding Glennallen to a total of 12 points for the weekend.  In the Varsity games, Allen Watson, Owen Watson, and Nick Alfaro played really well.

The JV boys won both games against Glennallen, pulling away in the 2nd half in both games.  Despite the loss of Gavin Morris, the Huskies fought hard and were able to turn back a Glennallen team that played well.  Jacob Ambacher, Grayson Ade, and Spencer Holbrook led the way for the Huskies.

Both teams are looking forward to the Gilson Middle School invitational tournament this weekend.

GMS GIRLS A BASKETBALL TEAM PLAYING WELL TOGETHER

Carsyn Hinkle came ready to play Friday night against the Glennallen Panthers, scoring 8 points in the first half. Hinkle ended up with 12 points in the 29 to 10 win. Chloe Auble and Masen Holmes added 6 points and Peyton Wade chipped in 4 points and 6 rebounds. Jasmine Bravo had 3 steals. On Saturday the Huskies came out strong, scoring 11 points in the first quarter. Mya Christofferson had all of her 5 points in the first quarter. Chloe Auble scored 8 and ripped down 7 rebounds.  Jasmine Bravo added 4 points and five steals. Peyton Wade grabbed 5 rebounds. Carsyn Hinkle scored 3 points and had 6 rebounds. “The team really played well together as a team”, said Coach Laurie Prax. “There were a lot of assists and I’m really looking forward to playing against some big schools in our tournament this weekend”. Gilson Middle School will be hosting a boys and girls middle school tournament this weekend. There will be 24 teams competing in 44 games this Friday and Saturday. There will be a cheerleading competition held also. Tournament games will be held at both Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School. Schools attending the tournament are: Monroe Catholic; Cordova; Delta; Redington; Grace Christian; Houston; Teeland and Valdez.

Girls B Team Celebrating a Made Freethrow

GIRLS B TEAM HUSKIES GET VALUABLE COURT TIME

The Gilson Middle School Girls B team had some close basketball games against the Glennallen Panthers this weekend. Glennallen and Kenny Lake combined forces so the B team was able to play four games this weekend. On Friday the Huskies won 20 to 8. Sofia Ramos had great anticipation on both the defensive and offense end and came up with 5 steals and 6 offensive rebounds and 4 points. Ariel Voth led the team in scoring with 6 points and chipped in 5 steals. In the 2^nd B team game Friday, the Huskies won 14 to 12. MoeMoe Togague had 4 points and 8 rebounds. On Saturday, the Huskies won their first game easily. Jasmine Hobson had 7 points. Lily Brown added 5. The guards did a great job trapping during their full court press and Sofia Ramos picked off passes and came up with 10 steals. Jasmine Hobson added 6 steals. Karen Santiago had 5 rebounds. Ramos added 5 rebounds. The final game of the weekend was the most exciting with Valdez winning 12 to 11 in overtime. MoeMoe Togague had 9 rebounds and Desi Woodgate added 6 rebounds. Lily Brown and Jasmine Hobson had 6 steals apiece.

Gilson Middle School Cheerleaders

GILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HOST 24 TEAM TOURNAMENT THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Gilson Middle School will be hosting a boys and girls middle school tournament this weekend. There will be 24 teams competing in 44 games this Friday and Saturday. There will be a cheerleading competition held also. Tournament games will be held at both Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School. Schools attending the tournament are: Monroe Catholic; Cordova; Delta; Redington; Grace Christian; Houston; Teeland and Valdez.

See schedule HERE

CLICK HERE for Boys A Team Bracket

CLICK HERE for Girls A Team Bracket

CLICK HERE for Boys B Team Bracket

CLICK HERE for Girls B Team Bracket

Volunteers needed- training provided. All volunteers will get free admission in the games. Please either email or call the school 835-2244 if you can help.

GMS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLAY WELL IN DELTA

Carsyn Hinkle Eyes Up A Freethrow

photos courtesy Tom Auble

The Valdez Girls B Team pulled out two wins against the Delta Huskies. On Friday, Valdez won 23 to 11 with Sydney Burton scoring 6 points, Ariel Voth had 5 points, including one 3 pointer and Karen Santiago had 4 points. Burton and Santiago had 4 rebounds apiece. On Saturday, the Huskies rallied behind the strong defense of Rileigh Aquisto and held Delta to just 4 points. Lily Brown scored 6 points and MoeMoe Togague chipped in 4 points. The Huskies will play at home this Friday and Saturday against Glennallen and Kenny Lake.

Acacia Montgomery

BOYS BASKETBALL

Both the Varsity and JV boys won all of their games this weekend, going 5-0 between the two teams.  The Varsity defeated Delta twice, while the JV defeated Delta twice, and Kenny Lake once. All of our kids played extremely hard.  Our goal was to play to a standard focus on the small details.  As coaches, we feel like we did that and got better this weekend.

For the Varsity boys, Payton Gage, Bryce Tucker, and Owen Watson played really well.  As a team we played really well on the defensive end.  All of our guys were able to contribute and get valuable time on the floor. For the JV, Grayson Ade, Gavin Morris, and Jacob Ambacher led the way, both on the offensive and defensive end.  We are proud of these guys for continuing to play to a standard.

Swimming – Coach Carl Young

The Valdez Buccaneer Swim Team had a tremendous weekend of swimming at the 2018 Region 6 Championship Meet. The entire VHS swim team made it to the 2nd day of swimming from preliminary swims on the 1st day with 7 swimmers in Consolation Finals &  7 swimmers in Finals.

Finalist for the VHS swim team were Rowan Miller, Grace Keller, Isaac Clubb, Kristian Balowski, Isaia, & Chase Randall.

The VHS swim team had numerous Personal Best Times, many Top 6 Finishes, & State Qualifiers!

Personal Best Times

• Abigail Sims- 200 Freestyle- 2:36.79 & 100 Butterfly- 1:26.27
• Victoria Korenev- 200 Individual Medley- 2:44.05 & 100 Butterfly- 1:13.11
• Rowan Miller- 100 Backstroke- 1:10.49
• Grace Keller- 50 Freestyle- 27.31 & 100 Backstroke- 1:08.06
• Kali Peterson- 100 Breaststroke- 1:25.28 & 50 Freestyle- 30.95
• Calvin Gondek- 200 Freestyle- 2:14.82 & 100 Backstroke- 1:11.91
• Isaiah Silveira- 200 Freestyle- 1:58.89 & 100 Freestyle- 54.28
• Kristian Balowski- 100 Freestyle- 57.20 & 100 Breaststroke- 1:15.72
• Raymond Martel- 50 Freestyle- 29.38 & 500 Freestyle- 7:18.03
• Isaac Clubb- 200 Individual Medley- 2:34.71 & 100 Breaststroke- 1:15.39
• Jeffrey Prevost- 200 Individual Medley- 2:16.22 & 100 Backstroke- 1:03.67
• Chase Randall- 200 Individual Medley- 2:13.55 & 100 Back- 1:01.22

Top 6 Finishes

• Girls 400 Freestyle Relay took 3rd Place
• Boys 200 Individual Medley & 400 Freestyle Relays took 3rd Place
• Grace Keller took 5th Place in both the 50 Freestyle & 100 Backstroke
• Kristian balowski took 5th Place in the 100 Breaststroke
• Isaac Clubb took 4th Place in the 100 Breaststroke
• Isaiah Silveira took 4th Place in the 200 Freestyle
• Jeffrey Prevost took 4th Place in the 200 Individual Medley & 3rd Place in the 100 Backstroke
• Chase Randall took 3rd Place in the 200 Individual Medley & 2nd Place in the 100 Backstroke

State Qualifiers

• Boys 400 Freestyle Relay

• Jeffrey Prevost- 200 Individual Medley & 100 Backstroke
• Chase Randall- 200 Individual Medley & 100 Backstroke

Congratulations to the Valdez High School Buccaneer Swim Team for an Amazing season & Good Luck in the Future!

Valdez Varsity Volleyball – Coach Adam Sharrai

The Lady Bucs volleyball team headed north again to play Monroe Catholic Rams on their senior night in Fairbanks for the seasons last conference match-up.   The Lady Bucs would like to thank the Rams for acknowledging our five seniors as well.   After the senior night festivities and acknowledgements had taken place, the Lady Bucs started off slowly losing game one 18 -25 never really finding their rhythm.  However, after knocking off some “Bus Rust,” the Lady Bucs went to work!  They came into game two with a new found spirit and kept the ball rolling in their favor taking it 25-10 raising serving and kill ratios from a 40% range to 72% and 100% respectively.  Sydney Johnson had 6 kills, Kassi Howard added 3 while Ally Sieber put down 2, with Carlee Fleming and Macy Hansen each downing one.   Wesenberg served 9 for 7 with one ace, Jillian Fleming also had 7 for 5 with one ace, and Carlee Fleming added 4 for 3 points won.   A much needed change from game one was welcomed and the Lady Bucs continued on.  The Rams mounted an attack but it would not be enough as the Lady Bucs went on to take game three 25-18  with Ally Sieber leading kills with 7 attempts for 6 floored, Johnson at 5 for 4, Howard 2 for 2 along with Jade Watts, and Hansen adding one as well.  Game four remained a 100% for Johnson with 5 kills while Sieber added 2 more to take a 25-17 win and end Friday nights match.  Carlee Fleming ended the night with 44 assists while Jade Holmes also set very well, both with quality assists setting their teammates up very effectively.

Saturday began with a rarity–??–sleeping in!  The Rams, along with the Lady Bucs, had chosen to delay Saturdays start time due to ACT testing for seven team members from both teams who would be testing until 1 pm roughly.  The Lady Bucs made it back just in time for a few minutes of peppering and let the games begin!  Not properly warming up didn’t phase the Lady Bucs and they rallied right into game one taking the Rams 25-16 with Kendall Wesenberg  leading serving with 11 for 9 points won while Maison Anderson and Ally Sieber both went 4 for 3 kills each.  Game 2 followed suit with solid serving, passing, and hitting spread throughout the team winning 25-14.  Johnson floored 7 for 7 in game three with Sieber adding 3 more with aces coming from Fleming-2, Howard-2, Watts-1, Johnson-1, Wesenberg-1, and Jackie Stewart firing in 3 to end Saturdays play with the Rams in three straight at 25-15.  Fleming had 30 assist for the afternoon with Holmes adding to the teams success with 5 assists again both setting very comfortably and showing confidence in their setting placement and court movement.

The Lady Bucs have played well, worked hard, and have added to their abilities throughout the season not only in personal skill and court awareness, but in raising the support each of them share for one another and acknowledging the strength that, in itself, brings their team —Great Job Lady Bucs!

The effort produced by the Lady Bucs earned them an undefeated conference season, great play against many 4A teams in tournament play, and the number one seed going into Regional’s next week in Delta.  The Lady Bucs are anticipating fine-tuning their play and practicing very hard this week in final preparation for Regional play tenaciously striving for another conference championship and shot at a State Title.  The Lady Bucs know they can only play their best and are planning on earning every point with it!  Play well and be great competitors Lady Bucs—Great Job and keep it up!

Buccaneer Events for the Week of Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2018

* Wrestling @ “Top Dog Invite” hosted by Nikiski High School

* Swimming @ “State” in Anchorage

* Volleyball @ “Aurora Conference Regions” in Delta

* Rifle Team @ Delta

*  Nordic Skiing Parent Meeting on Tuesday @ 7:00 in H.S. Library

*  Nordic Skiing Begins on Wednesday, Oct. 31st.