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The Seventh Place 2021 Pomeroy High School Volleyball Team dropped its first match against Naselle, then won out to bring home another State Volleyball trophy. Some of the matches were intense, and the Lady Pirates fought through the adversity–something the tumultuous, covid-altered regular season prepared them for–and finished strong. Head Coach Adam Van Vogt said the team never gave up, nor did they falter in believing in themselves, their coaches and on another. See page 9 for more. Front row, left to right: Laney Herres, Hannah Bagby, Jillian Herres, Chase Caruso, Halliee Brewer, Katie Boyer, Taylor Gilbert. Standing: Asst. Coach Gretchen Heytvelt, Head Coach Adam Van Vogt, Nayely Larios, Jadence Gingerich, Elizabeth Ruchert, Clara Jentz, Kendall Dixon, Keely Maves, KayLee Schmidt, Mgr. Isabella Field, Asst. Coach Savannah Cranor, Asst. Coach Hannah Ranes.