Six Blue Pony spikers earn Eastern All-Conference honors

The Havre High volleyball team had a season to remember. Along with finishing atop the Northeast A in the regular season, the Blue Ponies had a strong performance in the postseason with a third-place finish in the Eastern A Divisionals and a second-place finish in the Class A State Volleyball Tournament. With such a great season, it would have been impossible for the Northeast A All-Conference and All-State teams to not recognize many Ponies for their contributions.

Three Ponies were named All-State and First Team All-Conference for their performances this season, the most of any team in the Northeast A. Junior Yelena Miller was recognized for her offensive and defensive prowess as she racked up kills and blocks throughout the season. Senior Maddie Columbus earned the honors in her final season for the Ponies. Senior Alyssa Oliver led the team in digs and made an impact for the Ponies serving the ball.

Many other Ponies were named Second Team All-Conference for their contributions this season. Molly Huse helped the Ponies set up their offense as she led the Ponies in assists in every match this season. Avery Carlson was a key part of the Ponies' offense as she racked up the kills through the fall. Senior and North Star transfer Jade Wendland made the most of her only season as a Pony as she contributed to the Havre offensive success this season.

While the Ponies will lose the likes of Columbus, Oliver and Wendland, they still have many strong players returning to help them make another run next season.

Northeast A

First team all-conference: Yelena Miller, Havre; Alyssa Oliver, Havre; Brittany Kaufman, Glendive; Maddie Columbus, Havre; Brooke Weinheimer, Lewistown; Kadence Lockie, Miles City.

Second team all-conference: Molly Huse, Havre; Avery Carlson, Havre; Codi Nagle, Glendive; Laney Jones, Miles City; Jade Wendland, Havre; Kendyl Wacha, Sidney.

Honorable mention: Mataya Tipton, Glendive; Mallory Robinson, Glendive; Rylee Armstrong, Lewistown; Bailey Nowicki, Miles City; Molly Eaton, Glendive.

All-state: Yelena Miller, Havre; Alyssa Oliver, Havre; Brittany Kaufman, Glendive; Maddie Columbus, Havre; Brooke Weinheimer, Lewistown.

Southeast A

First team all-conference: Maria Stewart, Billings Central; Zi'Onna Leikam-Morton, Billings Central; Bailey Graves, Laurel; Jessica Kehner, Hardin; Ally Foster, Billings Central; Macy Uffelman, Hardin.

Second team all-conference: Alexa Williams, Billings Central; Emma Timm, Laurel; Kenya Fike, Laurel; Mya Hansen, Billings Central; Carmen Pallone, Hardin; Taylor Young, Livingston.

Honorable mention: Daeja Fike, Laurel; Isabelle Iverson, Lockwood; Alaina Woods, Billings Central; Taiya Guptill, Hardin; Emma Painter, Lockwood.

All-state: Maria Stewart, Billings Central; Zi'Onna Leikam-Morton, Billings Central; Bailey Graves, Laurel; Jessica Kehner, Hardin; Ally Foster, Billings Central.