by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington High School variety volleyball girls took second place at the Chaparral Tournament, Saturday.

Along with this three Wellington girls were named all-tournament team while competing at Chaparral.

Siarah Walker, sophomore; Micah Rogers, senior; and Erin Goodrum, freshman, were all selected to all-tournament team.  “This is a huge recognition,” said Cherity Elder, Wellington head volleyball coach. “The girls went 3-2 on the day losing the championship game to Clearwater. They did a great job all day long and battled through with some ups and downs.”

Elder said going into the tournament, Wellington was beginning a new rotation since sophomore McKenna Oathout was out with a concussion.  

“Erin Goodrum did a phenomenal job taking her place as starting setter,” Elder said. “In fact, she did such a good job that she was selected to the all tournament team. The girls did an excellent job making the changes and adjusting quickly that they were able to defeat Medicine Lodge and Chaparral early on in the day.”

Wellington struggled against Conway Springs to end pool play with the Cardinals winning in three games.

“We struggled passing in the beginning, and when I finally thought we had it together during the Conway game we incorporated different errors with serving and hitting,” Elder said.

The Crusaders finished Wichita Independent off in the semi finals and finally faced Clearwater in the championship.  The second game they battled extremely well, but came up short of 1st place.  On the day, Micah Rogers finished with 11 kills, Siarah Walker finished with 26 kills, and Erin Goodrum finished with 55 assists.

“I’m extremely proud of the girls and the way they adjusted, played, and finished out the tournament,” Elder said. “It’s so nice to have a group of competitive girls that make it their goal to finish off teams and win!  The girls got hardware to take home in the form of a medal which they were extremely proud to have.”

Wellington is now 9-8 on the season.

WHS vs. Medicine Lodge

25-12

25-16

WHS vs. Chaparral

25-21

25-13

WHS vs. Conway Springs

25-19

22-25

15-25

WHS vs. Independent

25-17

25-21

WHS vs. Clearwater

16-25

18-25

Also…

WHS “C” Team won their Wellington tournament by beating both Clearwater and Rose Hill.

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Wellington tennis:

The Wellington varsity girls tennis team traveled to Kingman. The Crusaders finished third.

Team results are as follows:

Conway Springs 36, Wichita Trinity 32, Wellington 28, Chaparral 16, South Barber 14, Kingman 6 and Haven 3.

Wellington individual results are as follows:

No. 1 Doubles Peyton Adams & Kelsey Whaley, 4-0, 1st Place.
No. 2 Doubles Madison Adams & Maggie Fink, 3-1, 2nd Place.
No. 2 Singles Kaitlyn Utt, 4th Place.
No. 1 Singles Auni Williams, 5th Place.