NYO State – Rod Morrison
The Valdez NYO Teams competed in state at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center on April 26-28th.
For thousands of years, Alaska Native people survived harsh elements and challenging landscapes by relying on one another and working together towards common goals. Traditional athletic contests and games helped develop skills critical to everyday life in Alaska’s demanding climates. Today’s NYO games carries on a spirit by encouraging young people to strive for their personal best while helping and supporting their teammates.
At this year’s games there were 56 teams and over 400 athletes competed and the Valdez teams had several