Despite graduation losses, WBM/GCB girls poised for another winning season

After graduating key performers from their 2012 volleyball team that went 29-5 overall and came within one match of qualifying for the state tournament, one might think the West Bend-Mallard/GC-B Wolverines will be rebuilding this fall. But don’t say that to Wolverine first-year head coach Brandi Akridge and her squad, who feel they have the ingredients for another outstanding season. Akridge, a former Wolverine athlete, takes over the reins of the program, which graduated six seniors from a squad that went 4-1 and tied for the Corn Belt Conference title last year. “We lost quite a few big hitters from last year, but the girls who came back are stepping it up and competing for playing time this year,” Akridge said. “Hopefully we can find a place for everybody.” See complete story in the Aug. 29 issue of the Independent. 2013 WOLVERINE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULEAug. 27 at Pocahontas/wCWLAug. 31 Humboldt tournamentSept. 5 Clay Central-EverlySept. 10 at Manson-NWSept. 14 at Laurens tournamentSept. 17 North UnionSept. 21 at CWL tournamentSept. 24 at Harris-Lake ParkSept. 30 Spirit LakeOct. 1 at GT/RAOct. 3 CWLOct. 12 at North Iowa tournamentOct. 14 North IowaOct. 17 at West Hancock