Volleyball

Six days ago, Elk Point-Jefferson won their first ever state football championship. On Thursday in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, the Huskies upset top seeded Wagner 3-1 in the quarterfinal round of the ‘A’ state volleyball tournament. But for head volleyball coach Erin Kuper, something else also happened this week.

Ashtyn Hattlewick's journey these past few months have been difficult, but her positive attitude and hard work ethic allowed her to defy the odds.

The 2022 SDHSAA high school volleyball championships will take place from the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls on November 17-19.

She's the second-winningest coach in South Dakota high school volleyball history. Anita Boeck, who coached for 29 seasons in the Mt. Rushmore state won 731 games. She helped lead the Arlington Cardinals to 14 state tournament appearances, six runner-up finishes, and a state championship in 2010.

A once heavily involved student-athlete, Ashtyn Hadlewick encountered a medical mystery leaving her in a wheelchair for months. Her goal was to walk for her middle-school graduation, and she was able to do that and so much more. This is the story of Ashtyn's rehabilitation and her persistent joy throughout her journey.

For the past twenty-two years, Jean O'Hara has been coaching volleyball at Chester Area. Despite only having one state title, the Flyers have been one of the best volleyball programs in the state throughout Jean's tenure. Not only does she have over 450 wins, but she's helped lead her squad to the state tournament a dozen times.

The South Dakota high school volleyball media poll for the week of September 26, 2022. 

The South Dakota high school volleyball media poll for the week of September 19, 2022.

The South Dakota high school volleyball media poll for the week of September 12, 2022.

Lincoln hoops stand out JT Rock was in attendance for a volleyball match between his Patriots and Jefferson high school on Tuesday night. After the game, he decided to do something that one person happened to catch.