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FEATURE: New Titans volleyball coach promotes ‘winning expectations’
By Bill Sheehan
Nicky Cannon isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Cannon, the new Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball coach, inherited a program that was 0-18 last season in the Big West and hasn’t had a winning season in 15 years. But the California native is confident she has a formula will turn things around.
“My guiding light is fostering winning expectations, not just in the win-loss column but in winning in everything student-athletes do. How you do anything is how you do everything. If you are great in the classroom, show up for practice on time and come in well-prepared, then you are going to be great on the court,” said Cannon, who was UC Riverside’s head coach the past three years.
“I recruit women who I know will add to the culture of the program, strengthen our academics and raise the level of competitiveness in our gym. That’s how I recruit. I know they are going to leave the program better than how they found it, and the program will be better than how I found it.”
Cannon hopes to get across to her players that failure is OK and that overcoming failure is a sign of growth.
“When I became a first-time head coach at Riverside, every failure felt like a scarlet letter right across my forehead. Looking back, I’m so much better now because of it. I’ll sit in a chair, talk with recruits and speak with conviction about how much I have grown and learned being a head coach,” said Cannon, who served as a Titans assistant coach from 2019-21.
“I know what I want and where this program is going to go. I’ve learned to trust myself; it changed the game for me.”
Under Cannon’s leadership in 2023, Riverside recorded the program’s most Big West victories (five) and highest conference finish (eighth) in four years. Last season, the school had its first 10-win campaign since 2017, notching its first-ever victory over Hawaii and defeating Long Beach State and UC Santa Barbara.
“We should have a talented, young Titans team with nine freshmen and nine upperclassmen. My biggest challenges are blending the personalities and making sure they are building the connection necessary to be successful on the court.”
“We’ll use our pre-conference tournaments for growth and learning, which will allow us to peak at the right time for the conference season,” said Cannon, who team opens at home against conference foes UC San Diego on Sept. 26 and Long Beach State on Sept. 27.
Joining Cannon on the volleyball staff are Aerielle Edwards and Kenny Ma, who both assisted her at Riverside.
Cannon’s primary on-court focus is offensive systems. Edwards, who will be the assistant head coach, will focus on liberos, passing and in-game service calls and defensive adjustments. Ma, who will concentrate on blocking, also is playing a major role with statistics and recruiting.
“Aerielle’s work on first-contact plays — serves and back-row passes – is excellent. Kenny and I will both work with the setters. He is phenomenal as a blocking coach and the way he handles all the stats.”
Cannon’s ability to lead is just one of the traits that led to her being hired in February, said Fullerton Director of Athletics Jim Donovan.
“I’ve always been impressed with Nicky’s drive, energy and enthusiasm. It’s a pleasant surprise to see her assistant coaches have those same special attributes,” said Donovan. “I expect we’ll see some fantastic effort on the volleyball court this year as Nicky builds the team culture we need to compete in the Big West.”
Cannon plans to promote the volleyball program on multiple social media platforms as well as via the Titans Sports Network.
She has launched an alumni mentoring program. Each current player will have an alumni mentor providing feedback and advice, both volleyball- and career-related.
The public will have an opportunity to meet the coaches and players at the Volley & Vibes Fundraiser on Saturday at Titan Gym. An intra squad team scrimmage will be held at 10:00 a.m., with the fundraiser following at 11:30 a.m. Participants must register by Friday. Register here.
Cannon, who was the recruiting coordinator in her earlier stint at Fullerton, is pleased with the team she and her staff have assembled. “We have done a pretty good job in the recruiting battles this year,” she said.
Although Fullerton lacks a beach volleyball program that some other Big West schools have, Cannon said Fullerton has a lot to offer recruits.
“We are in beautiful Orange County, so close to the mountains and the beaches. But more importantly, our academic resources and support system are huge selling points. Fullerton has one of the most amazing presidents in Ronald Rochon. And we have a phenomenal athletic director, Jim Donovan, who loves volleyball.”
“At our summer camps, when teenagers asked our players why they picked Fullerton to attend, they cited the coaching staff as the primary reason. Kids want to play for coaches they trust.”
Senior Mya Tillman, a 5-foot-7 setter from Bellflower, and 6-foot middle blocker Ketesia Hall from Long Beach are the lone returning starters for the Titans. They were among the standouts in spring practice.
“When I came here on Day 1 and did one-on-ones with the players, I fell in love with Mya out of the gate. Diving into her story, I thought, ‘You are exactly what this program needs.’ She leads with her intention on the court, she leads verbally and she leads by her sacrifices and what she does for her teammates.”
“Ketesia also was a standout player this spring. We could tell in a month or two how fast she progressed. She is quite versatile and is more than just a middle. She is a great right side, and she can pass and play back-row.”
Two transfers and three incoming freshmen are expected to bolster the squad.
Kaivea Johnson, a 5-foot-8 junior libero from BYU, comes from a high-level program. She has versatility across the backcourt, is very consistent and brings a lot of maturity, said Cannon.
Carissa Wiles, a 6-foot grad transfer from UC Riverside, was a team leader on Cannon’s squad last year. “She has a hammer of an arm and is a solid outside hitter. But more than anything, she is the player that initiates what a player-led team looks like,” the coach said.
Lira Pukl Verdel from Slovenia, Mia Fieldhouse from Germany and Hannah Hass from Corona are expected to be freshmen standouts.
Pukl Verdel, a 6-foot outside hitter, and Fieldhouse, a 5-foot-5 libero, have competed against international competition for multiple years. “As we watched tapes of them playing against 25-year-olds to 35-year-olds, we thought, ‘Oh my God, it looks like they are playing against Nebraska right now.’ They are used to performing at a really high level despite being so young.”
Hass was an All-CIF performer who helped lead Corona High School to a CIF championship as a senior. “Hannah has one of the sharpest volleyball minds we’ve seen at her age. Her ability to read the game, make quick decisions at the net and lead through action sets her apart.”
Cannon took a circuitous path to become a Division 1 volleyball coach. Born and raised in Lancaster, she played softball, basketball and volleyball with her older sister Melissa and her identical twin Natalie at Highland High School in Palmdale. Her father, Ron Rawson, is a retired Los Angeles Police Department officer, and her mother, Christina, is a homemaker.
All three sisters earned athletic scholarships to Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. “I tried go get as far away from home as possible,” joked Cannon, who was a right-handed starting pitcher and third baseman for Colgate. She received a bachelor’s degree in political science.
After graduation, Cannon moved to the nation’s capital and worked for a lobbying firm specializing in copyright law. “I wanted to live in Washington D.C., and I had always wanted to be in politics. But after a couple years, I realized K Street was a twisted world and not who I was. I wasn’t prepared for that life, and I wasn’t built to be behind a computer screen.”
She then moved back to California, took part in fitness competitions and became a personal trainer certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Living in North Hollywood, she served as a personal trainer for several celebrities. Her clients included Kimberly Locke, who finished third in the second season of “American Idol,” and radio host Shawn Parr, who is dubbed the nation’s “Ambassador of Country Music.”
“I made really good money, but it was not fulfilling,” said Cannon, who switched to training high school athletes. “I enjoyed that so much more, getting them ready for the next level.”
In 2012, Cannon’s husband Jerron Cannon, a California corrections officer, was left jobless because of mass layoffs. Around this same time, her twin, Natalie Burton, was the volleyball head coach at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.
“My sister wanted me to co-create a girls volleyball club there, and I was going to handle the administrative work. Our club, Zone-In Volleyball Academy, ended up with more teams than we expected. Natalie wanted me to coach the 14-and-under group. She said, ‘I will teach you everything you need to know.’ “
With the help of her sister, and other mentors like legendary collegiate coach Ruth Nelson, Cannon became successful in her new career path. She went on to become the volleyball coach and athletic director of Christ Academy, a private school in Wichita Falls.
By 2016, Jerron’s corrections job was restored. And the family, which by then included daughters Rishae and Syriah, returned to Southern California.
Cannon became an assistant women’s volleyball coach at Cypress College. After three years at Cypress, she was hired as an assistant coach by then-Fullerton head coach Ashley Preston. This winter, things came full circle as Cannon returned to Cal State Fullerton, which will be much shorter commute from her Brea home.
“Nicky has a great passion for empowering young women,” said Burton, who now works in real estate in Loveland, Colo. “She has a way of rallying girls to believe in themselves and create something greater, not just as a volleyball player. She empowers them in life through sports.”
Cannon, who earned a master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University, said trust and genuine love are needed to build and maintain a program. “On the court, a coach must have a feeling for the vibes of the game and make sure the players are their best selves and put in positions to succeed.”
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University of Miami Student-Athletes Earn Degrees at Fall Commencement – University of Miami Athletics
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – During commencement exercises today at the University of Miami, 32 Hurricanes student-athletes are set to earn their undergraduate or graduate degrees.
“I am extremely proud to see this group of Hurricanes earns their degrees from the University of Miami,” Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich said. “Graduation is a milestone moment for our student-athletes, and I am excited to see where their life’s journey takes them from here.”
Eleven of the University’s athletic programs were represented at today’s commencement, led by the football team with 15 graduates, including ACC Defensive Player of the Year Rueben Bain and ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner Francis Mauigoa. The list also includes two 2025 NCAA individual champions — Devoux Deysel, who won the men’s javelin title and Chiara Pellacani, who captured the 1-meter diving crown.
Three former baseball student-athletes earned degrees, including John Siegler, who lettered under legendary coach Ron Fraser from 1963-65.
Fall 2025 Student-Athlete Graduates
Men’s Basketball
Yussif Basa-Ama*
Women’s Basketball
Sophia Zulich*
Men’s Diving
Max Flory*
Football
Rueben Bain, Markel Bell, Wesley Bissainthe, David Blay, Charles Brantley, Andrew Cohen*, Anez Cooper, CJ Daniels*, Carter Davis, Francis Mauigoa, Matthew McCoy, Akheem Mesidor*, Ahmad Moten, Jack Nickel, Ryan Rodriguez*
Soccer
Tori Grambo*, Nanaka Inaba, Emma Pidding
Women’s Swimming & Diving
Chiara Pellacani
Men’s Tennis
Martin Katz
Men’s Track & Field
Devoux Deysel*, Solomon Strader*
Women’s Track & Field
Jemima Mills*, Deisiane Teixeira*
Volleyball
Paula Guersching, Dalia Wilson
Former Student-Athletes
Carson Fischer* (baseball), John Siegler (baseball), Greg Veliz (baseball)
*Denotes Master’s degree
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The Kentucky Wildcats look to take another step toward the NCAA Women’s Volleyball final four on Thursday afternoon, as they get set to host the upstart Cal Poly Mustangs.
The Wildcats came into the tournament as one of the favorites to win it all. They finished with the best record in the SEC during the regular season for the ninth year in a row, defeating Auburn, Tennessee and Texas to win the SEC Conference Tournament.
Kentucky has continued to be a strong team in the national tournament. After defeating Wofford in straight sets, the team outlasted UCLA in the second round, winning in four sets. The Wildcats are trying to get back to the regional final for the second year in a row, seeking their first final four appearance since winning it all four years ago.
Cal Poly is trying to write a Cinderella story. Unranked heading into the national tournament, the Mustangs knocked off fifth-seeded BYU in the opening round, before eliminating the No. 4 team in the region, USC, in a five-set thriller last weekend. The Mustangs are in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2007, and the seventh time in program history.
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Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Kentucky Wildcats
When: Thursday, December 11
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Historic Memorial Coliseum (Lexington, Ky.)
Channel: ESPN2
Friday’s competition marks the second trip to Ocean Breeze in the last seven days for the Red Storm. Last Saturday, the Johnnies enjoyed a plethora of success both on the track and in the field at the Youree Spence Garcia Invitational.
Nora Haugen highlighted the competition for St. John’s, breaking both the program record and Norwegian national record in the 600 meters with a time of 1 minute, 26.93 seconds. The senior’s time currently sits atop the NCAA across all three divisions.
Along with Haugen, three other Johnnies won their individual events, and both relays crossed the finish line first.
Eleven student-athletes will return to the track and the ring for the second time this indoor season.
Jamora Alves returns to the shot put circle for a second straight weekend, as she is slated to compete in the event. The Guyana native had a second-place showing last weekend
with a toss of 14.40m (47 feet 3 inches). Her teammate, Desiree Pagan, will also return to the ring, competing in the weight throw.
On the track, Attoya Harvey will compete in the mile run. Last weekend, the junior ran a lifetime-best 3:00.41 in the 1,000-meter run to take fourth place and was part of the first-place 4×800 relay.
On the sprints side, Cassandra Lemus-Sodji and Karese Clivesha Kezia Lloyd are slated to make their season debuts in the 60-meter dash. Last indoor season, Lemus-Sodji placed second at the BIG EAST Indoor Track and Field Championship with a personal-best time of 7.50.
Director of Track and Field Aliann Pompey and her squad will break until late January, where they will compete at the Dr. Sander Scorcher at The Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory.
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The Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team is on the the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament after a dominant 3-0 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. They move on to face Creighton, who won their match earlier in the day.
It was a true team effort by Kentucky in this one. Lizzie Carr was the star of the game, though. She led the team with 11 kills, and also led them with 6 blocks. Her hit percentage was an impressive .667, topped only by Kennedy Washington who had 7 kills and a .700 hit percentage.
They’re not alone, though. Of course, Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson were heavily involved with 8 and 9 kills respectively. Kassie O’Brien was terrific again as well, posting 31 assists and 3 blocks.
Big Blue Nation turned out to support the team once again, and they’ll get to celebrate a win. It’s Kentucky’s 25th consecutive victory, and they move on to the Elite Eight. Go Wildcats.
Kentucky closes it out to win 3-0
The Wildcats absolutely dominated set three. They finish it off 25-7 with a Kennedy Washington kill.
Jordyn Dailey block
It’s 19-5 Kentucky as they continue to dominate the third set.
Lizzie Carr gets her tenth kill
Carr is having a career day. Her tenth kill gets the Cats a 15-4 lead.
Highlight: Kentucky makes the lead ten
Cal Poly calls timeout
Kentucky has dominated the third set. They’re on a 8-0 run and lead 13-3.
Kentucky on a 6-0 run
Kassie O’Brien got a block, and then a couple of errors have extended the lead. It’s 11-3 now.
Trinity Ward ace
Cal Poly calls an early timeout after Ward makes it 8-3 Kentucky.
Kennedy Washington again
Washington gets another kill. It’s 6-3 Wildcats in set three.
Kennedy Washington hot in set three
She has a block, and now has a kill to give Kentucky a 4-1 lead.
Brooklyn DeLeye opens up set three
A DeLeye kill gives the Wildcats the first point in the third set. An ace from Molly Tuozzo follows making it 2-0.
Kentucky takes set two, 25-19
Just like set one, the second set ends on an ace. This time it was Molly Tuozzo, who gives Kentucky a 2-0 match lead.
Jordyn Dailey gets a kill
Dailey gets her first point. It’s set point for the Cats.
Highlight: Eva Hudson gets up for a kill
Eva Hudson is heating up
Hudson skies again for a kill. Kentucky leads 21-16.
Lizzie Carr is 7-for-7
Carr is having a huge match so far. Kentucky leads 20-14.
Kassie O’Brien block
The freshman continues to shine. She gets a block here to make it 19-14 Kentucky. Cal Poly calls a timeout.
Eva Hudson smashes another one
Cal Poly tied it at 12, but the Wildcats scored three straight and lead 15-12 at the timeout.
Cal Poly cuts the lead to one
They score back to back points. It’s 12-11 Kentucky.
Eva Hudson kill
It’s 10-7 Kentucky after Hudson gets up high to crush one.
Kentucky takes a 7-5 lead with a 5-0 run
Lizzie Carr spearheaded a big run for the Wildcats, putting Kentucky in front.
Lizzie Carr is having a big match
Carr got points on back to back plays, getting her sixth kill and then a block. Kentucky ties it at 5.
Cal Poly red hot in set two
They lead 5-2 as Kentucky has been a little out of sorts.
Cal Poly opens up set two
The first point goes the other way, and they lead 2-0.
Trinity Ward ace ends set one
The first set is in the books. Kentucky takes set one 25-18, and leads the match 1-0.
Eva Hudson block
Kentucky’s lead has grown to 23-17 now.
Kennedy Washington gets in on the action
Kentucky stretches the lead to 21-17 and Cal Poly calls their second timeout.
Highlight: Lizzie Carr crushes one
Lizzie Carr is on fire
Another kill from Carr, her fifth, puts Kentucky ahead 17-13 and Cal Poly calls timeout.
Kentucky leads at the timeout
The Wildcats have continued to lead so far. However, Cal Poly has stayed close. It’s 15-12 in set one.
Cal Poly closes the gap with a block
It’s 3-11 after a nice block of the Brooklyn DeLeye kill attempt.
Asia Thigpen gets her first kill
Kentucky leads 12-8 after Thigpen crushes one down the line.
Lizzie Carr hot early
Carr has two points in the early part of set one, and the Cats are up 8-6.
Eva Hudson smashes one cross court
It’s her first point of the match and gives Kentucky a 6-3 lead in the first set.
Cal Poly with 2 straight points
They narrow the game to 4-3 with the Cats still in the lead.
Brooklyn DeLeye makes it 2-0
The Wildcats strike first as DeLeye takes advantage of a mis-hit by Cal Poly.
Start time for Kentucky volleyball
The Wildcats will advance to the Elite Eight with a win.
Kentucky vs Cal Poly moved to 3:50
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Three Pine Bush High School graduates were inducted into the Section IX Track and Field Hall of Fame this fall – Al Schmidt, Adam Mires and Amber Passalaqua Sherlock.
Adam Mires is a 1998 graduate of Pine Bush. Adam was a driving force in Pine Bush winning the 1998 OCIAA championship. He won the 800 meters, 1600 meters, 3200 meters and was a member of the winning 4 x 800 relay. He was a four-time New York State champion in the 800m, 1000m, and 1600m. Adam’s 4:16 in the 1600 meters is still the Pine Bush High School record. Nationally he competed in the 800m and one mile races. He went on to compete for Rutgers University where he again was successful on the track, being a two-time Metropolitan Intercollegiate Track and Field Association champion and a three-time Big East Conference medalist.
Amber Passalaqua, a 2010 PBHS graduate, exemplified an all-around athlete. Her strength made her one of the best pentathletes in the nation. She was the 2009 and 2010 New York State champion in the pentathlon, and still holds the Section IX record. She was also a team player, being a part of the 2008 New York State championship 4 x 400 meter relay team that competed in the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia and the Millrose Games held in New York City where they placed third. She also competed in the high jump and hurdles, as well as on the competitive cheerleading team. As a senior, she placed second in the nation at the NSIC Indoor Track and Field championships at The Armory in New York City and won the 2010 Outdoor Track and Field AAU Junior Olympics. She went to Syracuse University on a full scholarship to compete as a heptathlete, where she took fourth in the Big East Championship and won the hept at the Cortland Classic. After her freshman year, she transferred to the University of Arizona to compete in the PAC 12 Conference and complete her education and her competitive years. Among the highlights there, Amber took third place in the PAC 12 championship in the heptathlon in 2014 and qualified for the NCAA D1 championships in long jump. She found great success both on the track and off at both schools.
Al Schmidt is a 1977 graduate of Pine Bush High School and a legendary track and field/cross country coach, serving the district for 40 years, from 1982 to 2022. Al Schmidt started his career in track and field as a runner on the modified team in 1971. In high school, he started running cross country under the great Coach Dan Brown where he found his passion for the sport. In the fall of 1976, they won the UCAL championships and Al represented Section IX at the state meet. In the spring of 1976 and 1977, they again won the UCAL championship in track and field. He was the county champion in 1977 in the two-mile run, and also held the school record in the one mile.
He continued to run at Mohawk Valley Community College where he earned all-regional in cross country and track. He volunteered to coach both cross country and track and field at MVCC.
He came back to Pine Bush High School to coach in the spring of 1982 and never stopped until 2022. His time here is unsurpassed. During his coaching tenure here at Pine Bush he had two individual state and federation champions, as well as two relays that were state and federation champions.
“I have been blessed to coach many talented athletes who were able to excel and qualify Pine Bush High School for many championship meets such as Division I championships, multiple state meets, Penn Relays and Millrose games, along with multiple team awards over the years,” said Coach Schmidt. “I have watched the athletes grow and many went on to continue running in college and have gone on to become teachers, coaches, doctors, lawyers and sportswriters. I have been very thankful to have mentored so many individuals and many still keep in touch today.”
Current Pine Bush coaches Rob Lawrence, Anthony DiMarco and Robin Renahan attended the hall of fame dinner to honor the Pine Bush recipients.
“I have had the pleasure of being coached by and coached alongside Al Schmidt – Mr. Pine Bush Track & Field/ Cross Country, in my opinion,” said Coach Lawrence. “(He is) the best coach ever at Pine Bush. I was also a teammate of Adam Mires and recruited and coached Amber Passalaqua with Gerald Risco.”
Congratulations to Coach Schmidt, Adam Mires and Amber Passalaqua. You certainly make us Pine Bush Proud!
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Prep notebook: Vail Christian basketball opens season and Eagle County volleyball players earn all-state honors
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The Saints boys and girls basketball teams both split their season-opening games at the Vail Christian Tip Off Tournament last weekend. The boys took down Cedaredge in overtime on Friday before falling to Highland in the championship game on Saturday. The girls defeated Lake County 47-33 and lost to Cedaredge 67-18.
Vail Christian junior Rayman Romanin poured in 23 points in the season opener. Oliver Neumann added 18 points and nine rebounds and Jack O’Shaugnessy chipped in 10 points as well for the Saints, who were up by four at halftime.
The Bruins clawed back, however, taking a four-point lead late in the fourth quarter. With 16 seconds left, Neumann came off a screen and drilled a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer from the wing to make it 69-68. Cedaredge guard Ian Blair missed two free throws on the next possession and Romanin was fouled on the loose ball rebound. The Saints junior went 1-for-2 to force overtime.
Romanin came through in the clutch in overtime, too. With 31.6 seconds left and the score tied 76-76, the Saints’ full-court press forced Blair into a double dribble. On the ensuing possession, Romanin floated an up-and-under right-hander from in the paint with five seconds to go for the game-winner.
Susie Irving and Eva Soto led the Saints against the Panthers in the Friday contest. Irving dropped 21 points to go along with nine rebounds and six steals, while Soto added 10 points and five boards. Irving led the way against Cedaredge as well, scoring seven. Vanessa Reyes added six in the loss.
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Eagle County volleyball players earn postseason awards
Several Eagle County volleyball players earned all-state and all-conference recognition.
Battle Mountain’s Cynthia Orona was named to the CHSAA 4A all-state second team. The outside hitter led the team in kills (330) and guided the Huskies to a 24-5 record and second-straight state tournament trip.
Eagle Valley’s Riley Weatherred was named all-state honorable mention. The junior led the Devils in kills (478) aces (42) and digs (290) in guiding the Devils to a 9-14 record.
Vail Christian had three players — Betty Bartok, Mary McClarrinon and Tenley Brasington — earn all-state honorable mention honors. Bartok was also named to the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports all-state squad, was a 2A Western Slope first-team player and was named the league’s senior of the year. McClarrinon was tagged as the 2A Western Slope player of the year, while Brasington earned league setter of the year honors and was named to the conference second team. Stella Hawkins was named all-conference honorable mention as well.
Saints coach Britney Branson claimed 2A Western Slope coach of the year honors after guiding Vail Christian to a 21-6 overall mark and 10-0 league record. It’s the second time in Branson’s three-year tenure that the Saints have gone undefeated in league play and qualified for the state tournament.
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