Volleyball camp has Yuletide feel
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July 16, 2026

Volleyball camp has Yuletide feel

By Tim Miller 

Marysville High School’s youth volleyball camp had a “Christmas in July” theme on Tuesday. Lady Monarch instructors and campers came dressed in Christmas-type garb and continued instruction on volleyball skills while Christmas music was played in the background. The camp began on Monday and wi...

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Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
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