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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Lexie Almodovar: A Volleyball Star with a Legacy to Uphold

The college volleyball scene is heating up as teams fight for a top spot in the NCAA tournament. One standout player is Lexie Almodovar from Dayton, who's been making waves despite her team's loss to Nebraska. Lexie, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, has a remarkable family history in sports. Her

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Dec 07 2024SPORTS

Harper Murray's Road to Redemption: A Lesson in Support and Resilience

Nebraska's volleyball star, Harper Murray, has had a rollercoaster journey. At just 19, she's won plenty of awards, including the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023. But her story isn't just about her impressive skills on the court. Murray faced a tough childhood, losing her father at a young age

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Controversy: Boise State Withdraws Amid Transgender Rumors

In an unexpected turn of events, Boise State's women's volleyball team has pulled out of their Mountain West Conference Championship match against San Jose State. The sudden withdrawal follows rumors about a transgender player on the San Jose State team. These rumors, though unsubstantiated, led to

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Trans Volleyball Player Gets to Join Competition

A judge in Denver decided a transgender volleyball player from San Jose State can play in the Mountain West Conference tournament this week. Some team players sued, saying it's unfair and dangerous. The judge didn't agree and said the rules haven't changed. San Jose State is excited to compete. The

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Nebraska Volleyball: Can They Stop Sarah Franklin Again?

Nebraska's volleyball team is getting ready to face their rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers, for the third time this season. Wisconsin has been a tough opponent for the Huskers, winning most of their matches. But Nebraska has a slim lead, winning 2 out of 3 games against the Badgers last season. The fo

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Serve Techniques: Straight vs. Diagonal

Ever wondered how different types of volleyball serves affect a player's body movements? A recent study dug deep into this question. Thirteen professional male volleyball players, with an average age of 22 and lots of experience, were observed during two types of serves: straight-line (SL) and diago

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Sports Finals: The Ultimate Showdown

This weekend, the sports world is gearing up for an exciting set of championships. Field hockey and volleyball finals are ready to take center stage. Among the nine championship games, only one of them features a team that isn't a top-two seed. In volleyball, every final is a clash between the first

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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

Wallace Football's Journey: Lessons from a Playoff Loss

Wallace Miners' football season came to an end with a loss to the top-ranked Carey Panthers in the playoffs. The final score was 86-8, but Coach Jared Young saw many positives. The Miners had their best season in years, winning 8 out of 10 games and even securing a North Star League title. "We had

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Fall Sports: A Snapshot of High School Action

Have you ever been curious about what goes on in high school sports during the fall season? A dedicated photography team has been busy capturing the excitement at MIAA fall tournaments. Their lens has caught breathtaking moments from girls' volleyball, soccer, football, and field hockey games. But i

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Silver Valley Sports: Unforgettable Week

Last week was packed with exciting games and championship moments in Silver Valley. Let's dive in! Volleyball was the star of the show on Thursday night. Genesis Prep's Jaguars clinched the 2A District 1 championship by defeating the Wallace Miners in a thrilling five-set match. The Jaguars, led by

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