Lady Braves hitter Watkins earns State honor

Ashley Watkins delivered countless big hits for the La Conner High volleyball team that placed third in State Tournament play at Yakima this month.

Because of that, Watkins herself is a big hit with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, which oversees athletics and fine arts programs in the state’s schools.

Watkins, a 5’-7” hitter was named WIAA 2B Athlete of the Week for her stellar performance at the recent Yakima tourney.

The La Conner High senior placed 97 percent of her serves and was nearly as efficient on serves received, at 96 percent. She also recorded 81 digs, 53 kil...