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GMS Sweeps Delta Basketball Tournament
GMS SWEEPS DELTA TOURNAMENT
The Gilson Middle School Basketball teams and Cheer squad went to Delta this past weekend to compete in a tournament. Valdez swept the tournament, taking 1st place in the boys and girls Varsity and Junior Varsity divisions.
The Boys A Team dominated the Varsity tournament at the Delta Tournament. “All of our kids played extremely hard,” said Coach Joe Robison. “We got better with each game, and their hard work paid off with winning the championship. Not only did we play hard, but our kids represented Valdez very well”. Valdez player Payton Gage was named all-tournament and Brandon Nguyen was named MVP.
The Valdez A Team came out strong in the Delta tournament, worked together and had balanced scoring. The Delta team came out playing very physical on Friday but Valdez hung tough and won by a score of 20-12. Valdez met Delta again in the Championship game and won 52-18. “The girls really came together as a team this weekend,” said Coach Laurie Prax. “Everyone played hard and learned a lot. We are starting to gel as a team and work together”. Kylie Fletcher-Gilbert was named MVP of the tournament and Lily Alfaro was named to the all tournament team.
The Valdez B team boys were able to field two teams in the Junior Varsity division this weekend in Delta. The Valdez 1 B Team had some exciting moments with Jacob Ambacher hitting a game winning shot to thrust Valdez into the semi-final game. Valdez 2 B team lost just two games this weekend. “The boys really came together as a team this weekend and proved what they were capable of”, said Coach Wyatt Duncan.
The Junior Varsity Girls lost to Tri-Valley on Friday, but came up through the losers bracket Saturday to meet them again in the Championship Game. On Saturday afternoon, despite losing standout player Peyton Wade to a sprained ankle, the team won the Championship. Valdez B team saw solid scoring from Lydia Robart, Lucy Selanoff, Peyton Wade and Jasmine Bravo. Wade and Mya Christofferson led the team in rebounds throughout the weekend.
Weekend Sports Wrap-Up – October 9th, 2017
VHS Wrap-Up
VHS Volleyball: (Coach Ron Langseth)
The Lady Bucs competed at the Grace Christian Invitational Volleyball tournament. The Ladies continue to refine their game and get better. As with all competition their can be ups and downs, thankfully, the ladies experienced more ups then downs. On Friday the Ladies played in a round robin pool. The Ladies finished the long day of volleyball with a 5-2 record, allowing us to join the best 3A and 4A team of the Tournament. Fridays Scores:
Win – Kenai 25-8
Win – Homer 25-7
Loss- Palmer 22-25
Win – Nikiski 25-18
Win – Kotz 25-21
Loss- Bartlett 14-25
Win – SuValley 25-10
On Saturday we got the opportunity to play in the upper bracket Platinum where we faced last year State Champions the Mt. Edgecume Braves. The Ladies played well and capitalized on their energy to win 2 sets to 1. Next the Ladies face the Bartlett from Anchorage. We dropped that game in 2 straight sets, but proved we are capable of playing some of Alaska’s best 4A teams. Our final game was against Seward were a slow start and time got the best of us, as time ran out and we were not able to finish the game. Seward won 2 sets to 1.
Individually the were a lot of great efforts throughout the team. Offensively Kassi Howard, Sydnee Johnson and Bobbi Mott led the team with a combined 101 Kills…Sydnee led the team with a Kill Efficiency of 35%…Kassi Howard followed with 28%. Defensively Sydnee Johnson led in blocking while Linnea Langseth led in diggs with 145 touches. Linnea was followed by Jade Watts with 72. The Ladies were aided by improved serving as 5 players served 90% or better on Friday and Saturday.
VHS Wrestling: (Coach Tyler Thompson)
With a young team the Bucs have a bright future ahead if them. We have a couple of strong returners along with some new faces in the room. Our coaching staff is excited to see how their wrestling develops throughout the year. The bucs are working hard and are prepared to leave it all on the mat.
(First Wrestling Meet is Friday, October 13 at the Houston Invite.)
VHS Swimming: (Coach Carl Young)
(Valdez vs Bartlett, Chugiak, Dimond, Lathrop, North Pole, East Anchorage, West Anchorage, Colony, Seward, Wasilla, Service, Eilson, & 7 other High Schools)
“Bartlett Invitational”
CLICK HERE for complete results
Results:
- Riley Hodgkins- APB 50 Free & 100 Breast, One of 2 swimmer to drop time in both individual events & Gave 100% Effort.
- Abigail Sims- APB 50 & 100 Free, Other swimmer to drop time in both individual events.
- Anna Price- Dropped time in 100 Fly
- Isaiah Silveira- Dropped time in 100 Fly
- Grace Keller- Dropped time in 100 Back
- Victoria Korenev- Dropped time in 100 Breast
- Chase Randall- Dropped time in 100 Breast
Coaches Comments:
Travel to and From Bartlett was smooth with Clear Roads & Some Rain. The Team was very wore out this swim meet, with about half the team with sinus congestion & cough. Despite not being 100% we had about 50% time drop and for the swims that we did not drop time on the swimmers were able to hold close to their best times so far. I was very proud of the team for stepping up and pushing through the set backs they were faced with.
Highlights:
On Friday, the Team got to practice and have free time with West Anchorage High School. They were able to observe how a larger team workouts, be in a different pool environment, meet & interact with other athletes from a different school. It was an empowering & growing experience for the team.
EPA settles with Big State Logistics for three separate spills on Alaska’s Richardson Highway
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached settlement with Big State Logistics, Inc. (“BSL”), a fuel hauler and trucking firm based in Fairbanks and Valdez, Alaska, over three separate spills on Alaska’s Richardson Highway. The spills took place in 2016, between Fairbanks and Valdez and ranged from 339 gallons to 3,571 gallons of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.
One spill was caused by equipment failure and the other two spills involved ice and snow packed road conditions. In each incident, BSL and its contractors responded quickly and conducted fuel recovery and clean-up actions. Following these events, the company also halted transportation of double trailers during the harshest weather months and gave BSL drivers the discretion to not haul double trailers if the roads were judged to be in poor condition. The company will pay a total of $43,000 in penalties as part of this settlement.
Since 2015, the EPA, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and United States Coast Guard have hosted workshops in Anchorage and Fairbanks for agencies, insurers and trucking companies that transport fuel and bulk chemicals throughout Alaska to troubleshoot logistical weak spots and brainstorm solutions to the persistent problem of fuel transport crashes, especially during the winter months. The most recent workshops were held in Fairbanks and Anchorage on March 30 and April 4, 2017, respectively.
All participating agencies were unanimous in underscoring the importance of timely reporting of spills and releases to the National Response Center 24-hour hotline (1-800-424-8802). Early notification plays a critical role in getting resources and personnel mobilized to often remote locations, which can make all the difference in reducing harm to people, natural resources and the environment.
Details on the spill incidents include:
Birch Lake – On September 5, 2016, a BSL tanker truck was northbound when a failure of the trailer tongue resulted in the secondary tank overturning into the right-of-way ditch of the southbound lane of the highway. In the process, the secondary tank was punctured in multiple locations and spilled approximately 3,571 gallons of diesel fuel, with most of the product released immediately after the secondary tank rolled over. Later investigation determined that the rollover was caused by a defective coupling device on the secondary tanker trailer (“pup tank”). Equipment change was immediately instituted by the company.
Tsina River – On October 21, 2016, a BSL fuel tanker truck experienced a loss of traction when the driver was attempting to decelerate in order to pull off the highway into a rest area to remove snow chains. The secondary tank trailer left the roadway, rolling over an embankment and coming to rest in a channel of the Tsina River. The pup tank suffered a puncture and spilled approximately 339 gallons of diesel fuel to a river channel.
Paxson Lake – On November 12, 2016, a BSL fuel tanker truck lost traction when attempting to stop for wildlife and hunters on the road, causing the tanker trailer to start fishtailing. Once the tanker trailer departed the highway, it released from the hitch due to a safety feature of the hitch. The tanker trailer then rolled and its vapor rail was ruptured, releasing 276 gallons of diesel fuel to the ground, and ultimately some fuel to a 10 ft. by 10 ft. area of lake ice.
EPA’s Spill Response program: https://www.epa.gov/emergency-response
Copper Valley Telecom Becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017 Champion; Sponsors a Month of Education and Outreach
Copper Valley Telecom announced today that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2017. CVT joins a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness.
Recognized every October, NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure all digital citizens have the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online while also protecting their personal information.
Coordinated and led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NCSAM has grown since its inception, reaching consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses, corporations, educational institutions and young people across the nation and internationally.
As part of CVT’s Cyber Security Month local efforts, the company is posting tips and links to resources such as fact sheets on its website and Facebook page. Additionally, CVT is sponsoring KVAK’s Kids Club where local students will read, record, and broadcast important advice about staying safe online. The public may also attend an open house during October at the CVT office where even more information will be available.
Tabitha Gregory, CVT’s Chief Customer Relations Office said, “Copper Valley Telecom is a cooperative which means our mission is to serve our communities. Cyber crime, including fraud, stalking, and theft, is growing globally and we want our customers and residents to know everything they possibly can about how to stay safe and protect themselves, their families, and businesses. That’s why we’re sponsoring a whole month of educational activities and outreach about this topic.”
For more information about National Cyber Security Month, visit staysafeonline.org/ncsam.
Weekend Sports Wrap-Up
GMS Wrap Up
Valdez Huskies Versus Delta Huskies
GIRLS A TEAM
Friday: 32 – 18 (Valdez Win)
Saturday: 33 – 17 (Valdez Win)
“I was very happy with how the team is learning the plays so quickly, “said Coach Laurie Prax. “We have a lot of great individual players and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do when we learn how to work together”.
Highlights: Kylie Fletcher-Gilbert ran the floor against Delta Friday, scoring 10 points and picking up 4 rebounds. Chloe Auble, Lily Alfaro and Carsyn Hinkle controlled the boards with 10, 7 and 5 rebounds respectively. On Saturday night Carsyn Hinkle scored 10 points and had 6 rebounds to lead the Huskies who did a nice job implementing a full court press. Valdez Huskies held Delta to just 2 points in the first half on intense defense.
Valdez Huskies Versus Delta Huskies
BOYS A TEAM
Friday: 38 – 14 (Valdez Win)
Saturday: 34 – 24 (Delta Win)
“The boys played extremely hard both Friday and Saturday night,” said Coach Joe Robison. “They represented themselves and the school well. We played really well Friday, and the first half of Saturday’s game. The boys struggled in the 2nd half Saturday, but credit ot Delta for playing well to close the game. We look forward to getting back to work this week”.
Highlights:
Payton Gage scored 13 pts in the two games, including three 3- pt baskets. Dennis Mott scored 15 points on the weekend, with 11 coming in Friday’s game. Bryce Tucker, Brandon Nguyen, and Allen Watson all played well on the defensive end.
GMS Cheer
“First games of the season went great,” said coach Emily Skilbred. “The cheerleaders have come a long way in two weeks and are very excited to show their skills. We have two separate cheer squads and a total of 15 girls out”.
Highlights: _
Billi Lovell showed off her expert tumbling skills at half time during the varsity games. Kylie Arland stepped up and led her team as the captain of the JV girls. Go Kylie!
VHS Wrap-Up
Volleyball vs Delta: (Coach Ron Langseth)
The Lady Bucs had a successful weekend while hosting the Delta Huskies last weekend here at the VHS Gymnasium. In front of a enthusiastic crowd Friday the Bucs defeated a scrappy Husky Team, 25-14, 25-20, 20-25, 25-18. On Friday the ladies struggled with serve receive as well as ball placement as the Husky defense picked up our hitters. Sydnee Johnson and Bobbi Mott led the way with 15 and 12 Kills respectively, while Carlee Fleming and Kaylee MacDonald each tallied 14 and 12 assists. Defensively we recorded only a few touches blocking while defenders Linnea Langseth and Jade Watts grabbed 31 and 18 diggs in the back row.
On Saturday the Ladies again had a slow start against an improved Husky Volleyball Team. The Bucs however had a 3 set win with a 25-23, 25-20 and 25-18 finish for the day. “Communication needs to improve as that helps bring energy to the floor.” While winning Senior Bobbi Mott led in Kills with 12 while Junior hitter Sydnee Johnson place 10 to the floor. Defensively we improved from Fridays blocking effort posting 5 blocks. The back row contributed with over 62 digs collectively.
Fans and spectators can look for continued improvement as the team is now at full strength with the return of our other Seniors. Bobbi Mott and Linnea Langseth back from significant injuries now join Kaylee MacDonald on the floor. Last weekend marked the Lady Bucs 25th Straight Aurora Conference win on Saturday. The win streak carried back to the 2015 State Championship season.
This week the Varsity travels to the Grace Christian Invite. Play starts on Friday. Schedules and brackets can be found at www.quickscores.com by searching Grace Christian Alaska.
JV Volleyball vs Delta: (Coach Adam Sharrai)
Friday Scores:
ValdezDelta
25 -18
25 – 27
25 -23
Saturday Scores:
Valdez Delta
25 -22
10 -25
24-26
25 -19
Movement improved, and there is alway room for improvement with communication and Talking! I saw them learning to enjoy the game instead of just going through the motions.
Football vs Barrow: (Coach Steve Radotich)
The Valdez Football team lost to the Barrow Whalers 59-7. Hayden Howard scored on a 60 yard fumble recovery that he scooped up and raced to the end zone with for our lone score. Kyle Sodergren lead the Bucs offensively with 86 yards rushing. The Bucs were lead defensively by Moe Morgan and Stan Morales. We finished 0-8 for the season, but I am very proud of the way our guys continued to work hard and never give up. We have a bright future for our program with all these fine young athletes.
My player of the week is Stan Morales. No one works harder than Stan.
Swimming Home Meet: (Coach Carl Young)
Valdez Invitational Swim Meet: Valdez vs Palmer, Colony, Wasilla, Cordova, & Bethel
Results:
Friday
- Top 3 Finishes- 7
- Top 6 Finishes- 15
- Boys 200 Free Relay took 3rd
- Girls 400 Free Relay took 3rd
- 80% Time Drop overall
Saturday
- Top 3 Finishes- 6
- Top 6 finishes- 12
- Girls 200 Free Relay took 3rd
- Boys 200 Free Relay took 3rd
- 60% Time Drop overall
Chase Randall- By far the best swimmer from our team this swim meet!
- 1st Place in the Boys 100 Fly- Friday
- 2nd Place in the Boys 200 IM- Friday
- 2nd Place in the Boys 100 Free- Saturday
- 3rd Place in the Boys 100 Breast- Saturday
- 100% Time Drop
Coaches Comments:
I love the Valdez Invitational! Our community always rallies around our team and allows us to provide a very well hosted meet for all those who joined us. A Huge Thank You to Barb Lyons, Leo Overduyn, the Officials, and all of the volunteers who helped make this meet possible.
Our swimmers did very well and I was able to see a strength in some of the swimmers that I had not seen so far this season. A very well deserved GOOD JOB!
Highlights:
The Biggest Highlight of this meet was that our Girls Swim Team of 5 was able to Take 3rd Place overall beating out Wasilla, Bethel, & Cordova. Go Lady BUCS!!
Complete Swim Results
CLICK HERE for Friday and HERE for Saturday
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