Lady Pioneer spikers focusing good portion of summer work on strength, conditioning prior to start of 2025 campaign
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July 26, 2025
Jonathan Alder senior Raegan Tremayne sends the ball back toward the net. The Lady Pioneers are conducting summer volleyball workouts prior to beginning preseason practice late next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneer spikers focusing good portion of summer work on strength, conditioning prior to start of 2025 campaign

Preseason practice begins Aug. 1

By Tim Miller 

Members of Jonathan Alder High School’s volleyball program are putting a lot of emphasis on conditioning this summer.

“We’ve spent a lot of time in the weight room,” said head coach Allison Reule. “We’re putting a lot of emphasis on strength and quickness.”

The fourth-year head coach sai...

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