Skylights land Hardin netter

Montana State University-Northern head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner continues to build for the future.

Wagner has announced the signing of Hardin High School standout Alyssa Pretty Weasel to join the Skylight program next fall. Pretty Weasel is a 6-0 outside hitter/right side with 160 kills, 52 blocks, and hitting .275 percent this last season.

"I'm happy to announce the signing of Alyssa Pretty Weasel to the MSU Northern Skylights Volleyball Team," Wagner said.

"I've long admired how well-coached, talented, successful, and hard-working the players are that come from Hardin High School. Alyssa definitely did her part during her career to contribute to that proud tradition," Wagner added. "I have attempted (with no luck) to recruit several volleyball players from Hardin over the years, but that luck changed since returning to MSU-N. We are fortunate now to have Hardin graduates Elissa Lind, Katie Murdock and Alyssa Pretty Weasel in the program and I couldn't be more pleased. Alyssa, brings a wealth of athletic talent and hard work, which has earned her great respect from all of her teammates. Her experience blocking and hitting as a middle along with being left handed bring valuable dimensions to our offense and defense."

Pretty Weasel was selected as a first team All-Conference player, and All-State her junior and senior year. She also was named a team MVP. Pretty Weasel was also selected for the 2020 Great Falls Tribune Super-State Girls' Volleyball Team. Pretty Weasel plays basketball, as well, and received second team All-Conference.

Pretty Weasel is the daughter of Lawrence Pretty Weasel and Laura Little Owl.

When asked why she chose Northern she replied: "I chose MSU-N because coach Wagner really kept in touch throughout the whole recruiting process and I feel the school setting will be good for my academic goals. When I went to visit the school, I felt welcomed and very comfortable with everyone I met."