Abilene's Hullet to play in KVA all-star tilt Jun 7, 2008
Jantz will be one of several fans on hand as they watch the Kansas Volleyball Association's 23rd annual All-Star match played at Washburn University in Topeka ... To be selected for the KVA All-Star game, a school must first be registered with the Kansas Volleyball Associaton. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Jury reaches verdict in 1 of 3 charges against track coach May 30, 2008
Baylor basketball player Mamadou Diene and Kansas volleyball player Katie Martincich were named the Big 12 Conference's sportspersons of the year, an honor that recognizes sportsmanship and community service. Diene, a 7-foot junior, was cited for various service projects with Waco schools and for his efforts to send money home to Senegal to help support his family after the deaths of his parents. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Abilene lands 7 on KVA All-Academic team May 17, 2008
Three different Abilene High School volleyball players from its 2007 season have been selected for the First Team on the Kansas Volleyball Association's All-Academic Team. The KVA All-Academic Team honors high school volleyball players who have proven themselves in the classroom as well. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Hullet named to 2008 KVA All-Star squad Apr 2, 2008
Abilene High School senior Gina Hullet, recently was named to the Kansas Volleyball Association's 2008 All-Star team that will play on June 7 at Washburn University's Lee Arena ... Players qualifying for the Kansas Volleyball Association's All-Star team are responsible for securing $250 in signature advertisements that assist in the promotion of the KVA event. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Moundridge's Logenbill signs with Shockers Nov 16, 2007
The 6-0 Loganbill was just named Class 2A Player of the Year by the Kansas Volleyball Association. During her four years at MHS, the Wildcats were an amazing 142-9, including an 80-3 record the last two years when the Wildcats won a state title her junior year and took third this year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Hullet named to all-state team Nov 16, 2007
The Kansas Volleyball Association has awarded its post season honors. Abilene's Gina Hullet was named to the class 4A second team. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Duncan Named to Big 12 Good Works Team Nov 2, 2007
Football - Texas Tech Red Raiders :: The Official Athletic Site. Brian Duncan was named to the Big 12 Conference Fall Sports Good Works Team on Thursday. (Texastech.com)
LOCAL NOTEBOOK: Back to the future Nov 1, 2007
The 12-woman squad is selected by members of the Kansas Volleyball Association. I m just thrilled for both of them, Lansing coach Julie Slater. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
State volleyball rankings Oct 19, 2007
The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Week 7 Volleyball Rankings sponsored by PrepVolleyball. com. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Lansing High wraps up undefeated KVL volleyball season Oct 11, 2007
The Lady Lions ranked No. 4 in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association Class 5A poll are now 30-1 overall. (Winning the KVL championship) was one of our goals for the season, Lansing coach Julie Slater said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Lansing High's Slater joins 600-win club Sep 27, 2007
Lansing, ranked No. 4 in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association Class 5A poll, claimed a 25-20, 25-18 win over Mill Valley earlier in the triangular event. The Lady Lions (26-1) have won 13 consecutive matches. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Lady Lions dominate local rivals in quad Sep 21, 2007
Lansing, ranked No. 4 in the latest Kansas Volleyball Coaches Class 5A poll, improved its record to an impressive 18-1 with victories of 25-17, 25-13 over Jefferson County West; 25-9, 25-7 over Immaculata; and 25-14, 25-8 over Pleasant Ridge. The Lady Lions biggest test came in their first game against Jefferson County West, but after the Lady Tigers pulled to within four points at 20-16, Lansing showed its superiority and closed the game out winning five of the final six points. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Moundridge spikers ranked No. 1 Aug 24, 2007
The Wildcats of coach Bryan Otte have been made the No. 1-ranked team in 2A, according to preseason polls released Wednesday afternoon by the Kansas Volleyball Association. Behind the Wildcats are St. Marys, St. John, Valley Heights and Cimarron. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS, Otte recognized by KVA Jul 27, 2007
SILVER LAKE -- Moundridge High School was recognized for being the Class 2A Volleyball Program of the Year this week by the Kansas Volleyball Association. It was part of the KVA's big week, as Tuesday the association's All-Star Game was played. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Moundridge spikers fare well in game Jul 26, 2007
SILVER LAKE -- Moundridge's Haley Schrag came up with a team-high 18 assists Tuesday to lead her Blue team to a 4-1 victory over the Red in the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Game. The Blues won 30-18, 18-30, 30-23, 30-26 and 15-12. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Wildcat grads to compete in KVA game Jul 24, 2007
SILVER LAKE -- Three members of the 2006 Class 2A state champion Moundridge volleyball team will be competing Tuesday in the Kansas Volleyball Association's All-Star Game. The game begins at 7 p.m. at Silver Lake High School. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Moundridge coach earns honor Jul 4, 2007
MOUNDRIDGE -- The Kansas Volleyball Coaches Association has announced that Moundridge High's Bryan Otte has been named Kansas Coach of the Year for 2006-07. This is the second time Otte has won the overall state award, the other time being in 2004. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Moundridge's Schrag signs with Shockers May 11, 2007
-- Kansas Volleyball Association first-team All-State tournament. As a setter for coach Bryan Otte, Schrag ended her career with 1,463 assists and has the MHS record for aces in a single season with 90. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Pups shine in tourney Mar 17, 2007
The McPherson Pups Kansas Volleyball Club recently traveled to Kansas City, Kansas, to play in the two-day Silver Heart Challenge. The 13-1 team took first place in the Bronze Division, defeating the Rockwood Thunder team from St. Louis. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
KSHSAA has love for Valentine Feb 15, 2007
He was named Kansas Volleyball Official of the Year in 1984 and 1995 and was selected Regional Distinguished Official At-Large in 2000. Valentine became the area s authority on volleyball officiating. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Circle wins AVCTL IV volleyball title Oct 21, 2006
The T-Birds, ranked No. 1 in 4A by the Kansas Volleyball Coaches Association, will be the top seed at the Class 4A Sub-State tournament at Buhler this Saturday. Other teams participating in the Buhler Sub-State tourney are Andale, Andover, Buhler, El Dorado, Kingman, Lindsborg-Smoky Valley and Nickerson. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Area HS teams looking for state berths Saturday Oct 21, 2006
In volleyball, Circle will face El Dorado in first-round play at the Buhler Sub-State tournament, which begins at 2 p.m. The T-Birds (36-1 overall) are ranked No. 1 in 4A by the Kansas Volleyball Coaches Association and are the top seed at the tournament. In 2A volleyball, Flinthills (29-2) is the top seed at the Hartford Sub-State and will face Chase County (3-21) in the opening round. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Correa leads Kansas to win over Baylor Oct 15, 2006
LAWRENCE -- Jana Correa did a little bit of everything Saturday night as she led the Kansas volleyball team to a win over Baylor and give KU its second conference win of the season. Correa, a senior from Macapa, Brazil, led the team with 16 kills, added 11 digs and committed just three errors as the Jayhawks breezed by the Bears in three games, 30-23, 30-27, 30-24. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Jayhawks snap K-State's streak Oct 12, 2006
In his ninth season as head coach of the Kansas volleyball team, Bechard scored his first career home win over Kansas State, when KU defeated K-State in four games Wednesday night 26-30, 30-28, 30-28, 30-20. K-State had won the last 11 matches between the two schools in Lawrence before the loss. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Sports Briefs Oct 6, 2006
Moundridge No. 1 -- Moundridge's volleyball team remains No. 1 this week in Class 2A, according to the poll announced by the Kansas Volleyball Association. The Wildcats were 20-0 at the time of the poll and tacked on three more wins Tuesday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Inman, Moundridge volleyball ranked No. 1, 2 Sep 15, 2006
McPherson area schools Inman and Moundridge are ranked 1-2 in Class 2A this week, according to rankings released Wednesay by the Kansas Volleyball Association. Inman was 15-0 until Tuesday when it split a triangular. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Thiesen commits to Emporia State Sep 15, 2006
The 6-1 Thiesen has been one of the mainstays for the Wildcats, who were second in Class 2A last year and were the preseason No. 1-ranked team this year by the Kansas Volleyball Association. An outside and middle hitter, Thiesen has received Heart of America honors in each of her three seasons. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Augusta Seniors go out with a bang in Augusta Quad Sep 7, 2006
The girls are yet to be Ranked on the Kansas Volleyball Association website but that's fine and dandy with Hallmark. want to win it all, then they can rank me, adding, like to sneak up on people and it's still early in the season, said Hallmark. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Circle sweeps Augusta quad Sep 1, 2006
The highlight of the evening was the 33-31 marathon match between Augusta and Circle, ranked third in Class 4A by the Kansas Volleyball Coaches Association. t was an incredible match, said Circle head coach Shelley Nibarger. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Moundridge, Little River spikers No. 1 Aug 30, 2006
The Kansas Volleyball Association released its preseason rankings Monday afternoon, with Moundridge the top choice in Class 2A, while Little River tops Class 1A.. Following Moundridge are Valley Heights, defending state champion Lyndon, Minneapolis and Hill City. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Lady Lions’ last hurrah Jul 27, 2006
Dig it (Times photo/Jason Nichols) Lansing s Dayna Norwood digs a shot during the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Match Tuesday night at Silver Lake ... Though both have already graduated, Casey Welch and Dayna Norwood represented Lansing High one final time on the volleyball court Tuesday night, during the 21st annual Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Match at Silver Lake. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Russell to play in KVA July 25 Jul 16, 2006
McPherson High graduate Lauren Russell, who has signed to play volleyball this fall at Johnson County Community College, has been selected to play in the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Game. The contest is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, at Silver Lake High School. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
