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Bombers volleyball opens with win over rival Rebels

An early season volleyball matchup between neighboring towns is always exciting. It was no different Aug. 30 when Barnum and Moose Lake/Willow River did battle in Moose Lake. In the end, the Bombers overcame a slow start in the first game to notch a 3-1 road win.

"Moose Lake/Willow River came out flying in that first game," said Barnum coach Amanda Nordstrom. "It's always a big rivalry game when we meet them, and they were ready."

The Rebels took Game 1 by a 25-16 score.

"We came out and our team played amazing," said Rebels coach Caitlin Miller. "Both of our middle hitters, Keely Alleman and...