Varsity volleyball beats ‘biggest rivals’ in clean 3-0 game
With a 1-1 record in the league, the varsity volleyball players went into their Sept. 7 game looking for a win – and they got one.
Mehdi Lacombe
Varsity volleyball falls short of second league victory against Western Sierra
Date: Sept. 5
Opponent: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Location: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
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