Wolves of the Week: Vaara, Holland, Gomez, Laschet

By Sequim Gazette Staff • November 1, 2023 1:30 am

• Week: Oct. 9-14

Jolene Vaara

Sport: Volleyball

Head coach: Jennie Weber Heilman

Reason for selection: “She is our team captain this year. Jolene is our offensive leader earning 17 kills against PA and 17 kills against Olympic. She also is one of our defensive leaders getting 12 stuff blocks and digging up 29 attacks in our matches this week.”

Ayden Holland

Sport: Football

Head coach: Erik Wiker

Reason for selection: “Ayden is a good sport on and off the field. Hard worker, and very dedicated.”

• Week: Oct. 16-21

Jenny Gomez

Sport: Girl’s soccer

Head coach: Ken Garling

Reason for selection: “She has been outstanding in the midfield. I appreciate her leadership and hard work on the field.”

Tom Laschet

Sport: Boys tennis

Head coach: Mark Textor

Reason for selection: “Tom worked hard all season and showed great improvement as a result. He was one of the stronger players on our team this year.”

Wolf of the Week is a partnership between Sequim High School and Castell Insurance to recognize local prep student-athletes and help raise funds for the SHS athletic department. For more information, contact James Castell at 360-683-9284 or see castellinsurance.com.