Often in life opportunities come along unexpectedly. That was the case for Belgrade’s Vada Barkell.

With her second child expected to arrive in May, Jade Schmidt recently stepped down as head coach of Belgrade’s volleyball team.

MANHATTAN — Matilda Dietz isn’t quiet sure what she’ll be studying when college begins next fall. But, the record-breaking libero now knows where she’ll be attending school.

Taylor Christensen comes from a tight-knit family. So when the opportunity to compete on the same volleyball team in college as her sister presented itself, the Belgrade junior didn’t pass it up.

The first campus visit did the trick. But when Belgrade’s Jaiden Blakely decided to go back for the second to verbally commit, she wanted some company for the long drive to Pasco, Wash.

Manhattan Christian sisters Kellie and Kiersten VanKirk, along with Manhattan’s Matilda Dietz, recently received All-State honors for their efforts.

While they came up a little short of winning a state championship, it was a another record-setting season for Belgrade’s volleyball team.

BOZEMAN — No doubt about it, this one hurts.