Kelly Walsh volleyball completes perfect season

Kelly Walsh volleyball players celebrated a historic achievement on Sunday evening at Thunder Basin. The Trojans defeated Gerald 16-9 in the final set, securing a spot in the regional tournament with an unbeaten record. This result caps a regular season in which the team did not drop a set against any opponent.

Kelly Walsh finished the regular schedule with a 31-0 mark. The squad also went 31-0 in match play, winning every set they contested. Their dominance was evident in the final two games of the season, where they shut out both opponents completely.

The path to the regional event began with a narrow victory over Sheridan. The Trojans took that match 3-1, showing resilience despite the close scoring. They followed that win with a 3-0 sweep of Star Valley to clinch the state title for the regular season.

Gerald attempted to pressure the home team early in the final match. The visitors won the third set and took the fourth set 15-13. Kelly Walsh regrouped to close out the fifth set 16-9, sealing the 3-1 victory.

The match saw intense competition at the net. Senior Willian Hudson and sophomore Tisley Clark contributed key points at the top of the net for Gerald. However, Kelly Walsh’s defense held firm to maintain control of the rally.

Gerald coach Chris Trenton noted the effort his team put in against the league leaders. "We went out with a bang," Trenton said. He praised the dedication of his players, stating they wanted to show Kelly Walsh respect. The team will now prepare for their upcoming regional bracket assignments.