Lux, Pearson named to WEC volleyball teams

Two Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn volleyball players have been recognized by the War Eagle Conference for their performances on the court and in the classroom.

Senior Jasmine Lux, who led H-M-S in kills and blocks during the 2021 season, was named to the all-conference second team. Another senior, Kaley Pearson, was named honorable mention. She led the team in set assists, serving percentage and aces.

Both were also named academic all-War Eagle Conference, which recognizes seniors with a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

The all-conference volleyball selections are listed by school.

First Team: Hinton – Anna Coffee, 12; Ashlyn Kovarna, 10. Remsen St. Mary's – Mya Bunkers, 10. Akron-Westfield – Natalie Nielsen, 12; Lauryn Saathoff, 11. MMCRU – Emily Dreckman, 12. Unity Christian – Gracie Schoonhoven, 11; Emma Byker, 12; Jenna Bouma, 12. Gehlen Catholic – Cadence Goebel, 11; Lauren Heying, 12; Alyssa Kolbeck, 12.

Second Team: Hinton – Sara Schoenrock, 12; Gabbie Friessen, 10. H-M-S – Jasmine Lux, 12. Remsen St. Mary's – Claire Schroeder, 10. Akron-Westfield – Aubie Hartman, 12. MMCRU – Ellie Hilbrands, 12; Taylor Harpenau, 12. South O'Brien – Willa Sickelka, 12; Kenna Bauer, 12. West Sioux – Hailey Triplet, 12. Unity Christian – Tyra Schuiteman, 11. Gehlen Catholic – Miyah Whitehead, 11. Trinity Christian – Avery Van Maanen, 11; Jamie Kooima, 11.

Honorable Mention: Unity Christian – Dacey Driesen, 12. Gehlen Catholic – Jasmine Lubben, 11. Akron-Westfield – Chloe Colt, 12. Remsen St. Mary's – Whitney Jensen, 10. South O'Brien – Riley Draper, 12. Trinity Christian – Belle Schiermeyer, 12. West Sioux – Brenna Reinking, 12. H-M-S – Kaley Pearson, 12. Harris-Lake Park – Hailey Cody, 12.