Sports briefs

Alaska Volleyball Association tryouts

The Alaska Volleyball Association will hold tryouts on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Palmer Junior Middle School.

Registration will be held from 9:30- 10 a.m. and tryouts will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

High school players, do not put your knee pads away. Interested players need to bring knee pads, shoes and a water bottle. Players are also encouraged to bring a snack.

There is no charge to try out. The league fee is $400, which includes four tournaments, a uniform and sweatshirt.

For questions or additional information, contact Marge Johnson at 373-1353, Mary Lewis at 376-9040 or Katy at 696-5477.

Head football coach needed

Houston High School is accepting application for the head coaching position of the Hawk football program.

This position will close on Monday.

For additional information, contact Houston High athletic director Jamie Smith at 892-9404.

Matanuska Basketball Association

Organization is now under way for this year's Matanuska Basketball Association adult recreational basketball league. League games begin in the middle of November and continue through March.

Scheduled gym times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Teams will normally play once or twice per week. Teams are being organized now and sponsor fees are required.

To get a team packet or additional information, contact Pat Shiflea at 746-5680 ext. 111 or 745-7831.

Team packets must be turned in to the Matanuska Basketball Association by Nov. 5 to have a team.

Power

volleyball league

Valley Volleyball League is sponsoring power volleyball for adults this winter.

This session of the league caters to adults wanting to play a fast game of organized volleyball to improve their skills.

There will be open games as well as in-house matches and tournaments.

Teams may also choose to compete in Anchorage. This is a great way to get exercise and stay in shape during the winter months.

The league plays at Palmer Junior Middle School, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Registration must be completed and a league fee of $30 must be paid, prior to participating.

For more information about Valley Volleyball League Power Volleyball, contact Diane Clawson at 745-2447.

Send us your news about former Valley athletes

The Frontiersman would like to feature any news on the progress of former Valley athletes as they compete on the collegiate or professional level.

If your child or former athlete is taking their athletic skills to the next level, please let us know. We are interested in any news, honors, or achievements pertaining to our "Hometown Heroes."

If you have a sports brief you would like to submit, please contact the Frontiersman via e-mail, sports@frontiersman.com, fax, 352-2276, or phone, 352-2273.