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WDC volleyball seniors are academic all-stars

Four girls will be graduating this year: setter Summer Pettit, opposite hitter Lauryn Gravelle, defensive specialist Kaylin Lupkes, and libero Ashley Lepinski.

Wadena-Deer Creek senior volleyball players include Lauryn Gravelle (left), Ashley Lepinski, Summer Pettit and Kaylin Lupkes. Photo contributed by Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

The Wadena-Deer Creek girls volleyball team finished 10-14 this year and in their conference had a 4-3 record.

Their season ended against Foley (8-9-1) in the first round of the Section 6AA tournament, with a 3-1 final set.

Four girls will be graduating this year: setter Summer Pettit, opposite hitter Lauryn Gravelle, defensive specialist Kaylin Lupkes, and libero Ashley Lepinski. All four received academic all-state.

In end of season awards, Kaylin Lupkes was honored for best serve with a 98% success rate, while Summer Pettit recorded the most aces with 22.

Addyson Gravelle was named as a member of the Section 6AA All-Tournament team, and the Park Region All-Conference. She is joined by Ashley Lepinski for All-Conference. Three Wolverines were also given honorable mentions: Summer Pettit, Payton Gravelle and Lauryn Gravelle.

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Looking forward to the 2022 season, Payton Gravelle and Jenna Dykhoff are likely to make a big impact on the court.

Meanwhile, head coach Sue Volkmann ended her 34th year with a 592-318 record.

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