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Tidbits from the Headwaters
Glennallen Wrestlers Close Season with Celebration
This spring, Glennallen wrestlers and their families celebrated the conclusion of the season with an honors banquet highlighting the achievements of all who participated in the program throughout the 2021-2022 school year.
Kenny Lake Baseball Coaches Reunite
A weeklong baseball/soccer camp in Kenny Lake for children aged 6 through 12 was held in Kenny Lake June 6-10. Twenty children participated throughout the week, coached by Matt and Judith Lorenz, Doug Vollman and special guest Reed Carlson.
Record Turnout at Annual Hill Climb Event
The 31st annual Hill Climb event in Thompson Pass, hosted by the Valdez Snowmachine Club, took place on April 15-17 this year. The main event is what Valdez Snowmachine Club president Ken Lares described as a “slalom uphill in reverse on a snowmachine” that takes place on Odyssey Mountain.
Glennallen Junior High Wrestlers
After nearly 2,000 miles, more than 120 matches, victories, defeats, learning and growing tougher mentally and physically, the Glennallen Middle School wrestling season culminated at the State Tournament on February 26 and 27.
Lady Panthers Take Third In State Championships
The Glennallen Lady Panthers captured third place at the state 2A basketball tournament in mid-March. They edged Unalakleet, 39-38, in their first game of the tourney, before losing a hard-fought battle to the top-seeded Wrangell Wolf- pack, 33-25.
Valdez Mayor’s Cup
The Valdez Mayor’s Cup took place on the weekend of March 19-20 with different classes competing, including pro, semi-pro, veterans, and different junior classes.