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Top Story Spotlight Topical GISH volleyball VanDerwerken ready to get going with Grand Island Senior High Marc Zavala Aug 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 Updated 16 hrs ago 0 1 of 4 Grand Island Senior High’s Emmy Ward hits the ball against Fremont in 2025 at Senior High. MARC ZAVALA,The Independent Grand Island Senior High's Jadeyn VanDerwerken talks to her players during her first day as the Islander volleyball coach on Monday at Senior High. Marc Zavala Grand Island Senior High’s Emery Glause sets the ball to an Islander hitter Thursday at Senior High. MARC ZAVALA,The Independent Grand Island Senior High's Jenica Silva makes a dig against Fremont last year at Senior High. MARC ZAVALA Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Marc Zavala The Grand Island Senior High volleyball team may have a new volleyball coach, but will have a lot of familiar faces on the court.kAmpD y256J? 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