Volleyball

Alaskan is digging collegiate sand ball

Life's about to become a beach for Chugiak High volleyball player Karlee Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh will head to Georgia State in the fall to play sand volleyball, the newest NCAA sport for women.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Hooe named spiker of the year

Though not one of the biggest players on the court, South's Morgan Hooe repeatedly came up big during the Wolverines' run to a state volleyball title last month, and her strong play earned her Gatorade's player of the year award for Alaska.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Glacier View captures Mixed 6 state volleyball title

Klawock and Glacier View both pulled out victories in the fifth and final sets Saturday night to leave Dimond High as state volleyball champions.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

1A-2A, Mixed 6 state volleyball finals set

Kenny Lake faces Klawock in the Class 1A-2A state volleyball tournament at Dimond High today and Glacier View and Noatak will square off in the title match in the Mixed 6 coed championships at Dimond High.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Wins don't come easy at state

Three matches went the full five sets Thursday on the opening day of action in two state volleyball tournaments at Dimond High.

Photos: 1A-2A State Championship Volleyball

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL/WRESTLING

State championship tripleheader

Three new state champions will be crowned this weekend, with the Class 1-2-3A wrestling championships taking place at Nikiski High and Dimond High hosting the Class 1-2A and mixed-six volleyball tournaments.

Archangels head to state volleyball tourney

The Lumen Christi volleyball team survived a marathon match against Ninilchik on Saturday to claim a berth in this week's Class 1A/2A state tournament, which begins Thursday at Dimond High.

South reigns in 4A volleyball

Bringing the high school volleyball season to a close turned out to be the only way to stop the South Wolverines. South didn't lose a single set in a 25-0 season, closing with an impressive sweep in the Class 4A state championship match Saturday night against rival Dimond High.

Queens of the volleyball court

Mt. Edgecumbe didn't settle for the role of bridesmaid this time. A four-time runner-up in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament, the Braves captured their first championship Saturday night, beating Grace Christian 25-23, 25-19, 25-21 at the Menard Sports Complex.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

South, Dimond ready to battle

The South High volleyball team worked hard all season for its shot at redemption and now the Wolverines will get their chance.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Grizzlies growl into 3A title match

Last month, while suffering a mild mid- season slump, the Grace Christian volleyball team spontaneously interrupted a practice to have a heart-to-heart meeting.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Dimond, South sweep

The top seeds from the Cook Inlet Conference were in top form Thursday at the Class 4A state volleyball tournament at the Menard Sports Complex.

Photos: 2011 State Volleyball

South volleyball star gets her senior wish

One visit to a UAA volleyball practice and South's Katelynn Zanders knew she wanted to join the Seawolves next season. Zanders, a senior, will sign a letter of intent with the Seawolves on Monday, but for now, she still has some high school volleyball to play.

Dimond eyes fourth straight volleyball crown

Sets, spikes and digs will be on display when the top volleyball teams from around the state meet this week for the state championships at the Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla.

South sweeps Dimond for CIC volleyball crown

The South Wolverines captured the Cook Inlet Conference volleyball championship by disposing of Dimond in three sets Saturday at Service High, 25-18, 25-13, 25-20.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

South, Dimond set to battle for CIC volleyball title

South and Dimond will battle for the Cook Inlet Conference volleyball championship tonight, and although the Wolverines own two regular-season victories over the defending state champions, South coach Judy Knecht says that doesn't matter one bit.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Grace, Seward spike into 3A tournament

Grace Christian and Seward both posted semifinal sweeps Friday that earned each team a spot in today's Southcentral Conference championship match as well as a berth in next week's Class 3A state volleyball tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

T-birds bounce Wolves from CIC tournament

Eagle River made the East Thunderbirds sweat a little for their first-round victory in Thursday's Cook Inlet Conference volleyball tournament.

Photos: East v. Eagle River volleyball

South, Dimond spikers advance

South and Dimond started strong in Wednesday's opening round of the Cook Inlet Conference volleyball tournament at Service High.

Lynx's Afoa developing into a volleyball star

Sierra Afoa is no longer the Dimond volleyball team's secret weapon. Since the 5-foot-9 junior took over as a starting outside hitter for the Lynx this season, other teams have taken notice, Dimond coach Kim Lauwers said.

Grace 3, Homer 0 in high school volleyball

Hannah Karlberg's five service aces helped Grace Christian wrap up the regular season with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-18 victory over Homer in a Southcentral Region volleyball match Saturday.