Woodland’s Ferry picks up volleyball honor

Woodland High School senior Michelle Ferry has been named the Gatorade Maine Volleyball Player of the Year.

Ferry, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter, is a four-year varsity starter who led the Dragons to four Downeast Athletic Conference titles, four state semifinals, and a state championship in 2002. Woodland was also the runner-up in 2003.

A first-team all-state selection and all-state academic pick, Ferry racked up 56 aces, 19 assists, and eight blocks. She also had an .845 serve percentage and.444 hitting accuracy. Her 222 kills are a school record.