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Rowland reaches 1,000-win plateau at Lakewood HS

Posted at 11:21 PM, Sep 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-11 23:21:42-04

LAKE ODESSA, Mich. -- Lakewood High School volleyball coach Kellie Rowland collected her 1,000th win as head coach of the the Lakewood volleyball team Saturday as the Vikings went 3-1 at the East Kentwood tournament.

"What I've tried to teach them in life is what it's all about," Rowland said. "Never backing down. Standing strong and making Lakewood something you can be very proud of. That's what that thousandth win means."

Rowland is the tenth coach in state history to get to 1,000 wins.

In 22 seasons, she has led Lakewood to the 2012 class B state championship, two runner-up finishes, and 10 regional titles.