The Bethel Lady Warriors took 3rd place after a long weekend of varsity volleyball. The Western Conference 3A volleyball tournament was hosted by the Nome Nanooks, October 26-27, 2018. Taking first was the host team Nome, in second were the Barrow Whalers. Taking 4th was Kotzebue. The first and second place teams will advance on to the 3A state tournament in Anchorage, to be taking place on November 8-10, 2018 at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.
During the first game matchup for Bethel, the Lady Warriors defeated the Barrow Whalers 3-1: 25-23, 25-22, 19-25; and 25-21. The team roster for Bethel included seniors Andrea Lee, Deja Jackson, Brianna Evan, Angeline Alexie, Madison Smith, Rylee Johnson, and Rebecca Flynn; and Jordyn Wheeler, Racquel Slim, Ava Lieb, Audri Goodwine, and Haley Sundown. The Warriors are coached by Alison Saltzman, assistant coach Rahnia Boyer, and are managed by Moses Wiseman.