Lady Braves net star shines statewide

Olivia Hedlund has posted all kinds of crazy stats for the La Conner High volleyball team this season.

But for the Lady Braves senior setter, the number one will do quite nicely.

As in recognition that Hedlund is playing at the top of her game, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has certainly taken note, naming Hedlund its State 2B Volleyball Athlete of the Week for her all-around play during recent non-conference wins over Woodinville and Squalicum.

Hedlund was tabbed for statewide WIAA honors after having totaled 53 assists, 17 digs, four aces, four kills, and putting all 50 of her service attempts in play during the Lady Braves’ convincing twin three-set triumphs.

Woodinville is a 4A program, while Squalicum is from the 2A ranks.

Hedlund followed up her WIAA recognition by filling the stat sheet once again for La Conner, this time at the Yakima Sun Dome Festival on Sept. 19.

She tallied 107 assists, eight aces, 12 kills, and 47 digs over the course of 13 sets, all played against larger school opponents.