Individual honors are being handed out now that the volleyball season has wrapped up, and a few standout local players are receiving their due recognition.
Flathead senior Hannah Sackett and junior Kwyn Johnson earned first team all-conference honors in Class AA. Playing at the state tourney for the sixth straight season, the Bravettes won their first game last weekend but were eliminated in the two after that, ending their season record at 19-10. Senior Alison Lunde and sophomore Timi Severson made second team all-conference. Senior Kylie Schlegel and junior Emily Russell earned honorable mention.
Glacier senior Lexy Boschee was named first team all-conference. The Wolfpack lost out in two games and finished 15-12. Senior Emily Gilbertson, sophomore Cassi Hashley and freshman Hannah Liss earned second team all-conference. Senior Amy Snipstead earned honorable mention.
All-state honors for Class AA will be handed out next week.
Helena defended its state title with a win over Billings Senior in five sets — 21-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-21, 15-12, to clinch its second-straight AA state championship in Bozeman on Nov. 12.
In Class A, Polson senior Riley Kenney and junior Shailana Duford were named all-state. The two-time Northwestern A champs lost out at state after going 1-2. They finish the season 14-4. Senior Kenzie Clay was named to second team all-conference for Northwestern A. Senior Ashley Johnson and juniors Heidi Rausch and MacKenzie Banner earned honorable mention.
Whitefish senior Abby Strellnauer was named all-state. The Lady Bulldogs were eliminated from the state tourney in two games. Whitefish sophomore Marlow Schulz made first team all-conference. Freshman Emily Sullivan earned second team all-conference. Junior Kelsey McFadden was named honorable mention.
Libby senior Selinna Maefau also made the all-state list. Junior Lauren Wapprecht was named second team all-conference.
Columbia Falls senior Shaun Rowe made the first team all-conference list. Senior Gabrielle Stenger and junior Taylor Peterson were second team all-conference.
Fergus (Lewistown) defeated Billings Central 25-12, 25-15, 25-23 to win their fourth Class A state title in five years and second straight.