Though a few key graduations, players to step up to fill voids

Photo by Keith Stewart
Pictured is the Arthur/Lovington volleyball team: Back, from left to right–Hannah Leal, Eilis Stewart, Ally Irwin, Logan Kauffman, Alyssa Herschberger, Chelsey Chupp, and Jordan Jent. Middle–Felicia Wolfe, Jessica Davis, Emily Seegmiller, Brooke Tabb, and Kaya James. Front–Sherelle Coller, Karly Goodman, and Hannah Schrock.

by Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter

After back-to-back Regional Championships as Arthur and then as Arthur-Lovington High School, the Lancers of Arthur-Lovington are looking to continue the streak in Head Coach Valerie Cornwell’s 34th and final season at the helm.

“It was an easy decision, because that’s just the order of things,” said Cornwell on her retirement. “You teach for 34 years and then you retire! Although the finality of it may be difficult, only time will tell.”

Cornwell says that her retirement isn’t of concern when it comes to practice–things are business as usual.

A/L is coming into the season following a 26-6 record which lead them to the Sweet 16 before being knocked out by LOVC foe and eventual state finalist Tri-County.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.