Volleyball Club triumphs

Sidney's volleyball club launched in January and ended its first season Saturday competing at a grand prix event in Casper, Wyoming.

There, the nine-member team, all 12 years old or younger, was met with success.

"We did very well," Coach Lucia "Lu" Howard said. "We didn't get first, but we got third, and we got third out of 18 in our age group. I am very proud. This being the end of our season, it's kind of heartbreaking that it's over, but I'm very proud of the girls."

Howard started the volleyball club in January with help from assistant coaches Daniella Long and Ashley Riddle.

"When I f...