Casey Elfland knew she was headed out of state to attend college. The destination appeared to be in Idaho, but now the Manhattan graduate is Wyoming bound.

Following an extensive search that spanned several months, Belgrade has a new head volleyball coach. Brit Murphy was approved at Monday’s school board meeting to take over the program.

Amy Grevious had planned on attending the University of Montana-Western to continue her education. But the Manhattan senior still had an itch to play volleyball, and now she’ll be scratching it in North Dakota.

Kaitlyn Kanuch was on the verge of giving up. But with some encouragement from her mother, and an unexpected recommendation from a former teammate, her volleyball career will extend into college.

With the exception attending college out of state for a couple of years, Hanna VanDyk has been a part of the Manhattan Christian volleyball program since 2006 — first as a player and then as an assistant coach. Now, VanDyk will guide the Eagles into a new decade as their head coach.

MANHATTAN — The Montana High School Association does not offer men’s volleyball, so Riley Chapman has had to travel outside the borders of the state to play the sport he loves.

MANHATTAN — Erika Davis knew she wanted to stay within the borders of Montana to continue her volleyball career. But it took a while for right opportunity to present itself.

CHURCHILL — Maddie Liudahl has enjoyed plenty of success at Manhattan Christian, and hopes to continue to do so at the next level.